Terms of Use

Thank you for using Bible Chat!
These Terms of Use apply to your use of Bible Chat (“Services”). These Terms form an agreement between you and Bible Chat, and they include important provisions for resolving disputes through arbitration. By using our Services, you agree to these Terms.

Access:
Minimum age. You must be at least 13 years old or the minimum age required in your country to consent to use the Services. If you are under 18 you must have your parent or legal guardian’s permission to use the Services.

Using our Services:
What you can do. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you may access and use our Services. In using our Services, you must comply with all applicable laws as well as our Privacy Policy.
What you cannot do. You may not use our Services for any illegal, harmful, or abusive activity. For example, you may not:

  • Use our Services in a way that infringes, misappropriates or violates anyone’s rights.
  • Modify, copy, lease, sell or distribute any of our Services.
  • Attempt to or assist anyone to reverse engineer, decompile or discover the source code or underlying components of our Services, including our models, algorithms, or systems (except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law).
  • Automatically or programmatically extract data or Output (defined below).
  • Represent that Output was human-generated when it was not.
  • Interfere with or disrupt our Services, including circumvent any rate limits or restrictions or bypass any protective measures or safety mitigations we put on our Services.
 

Feedback. We appreciate your feedback, and you agree that we may use it without restriction or compensation to you.

Content:
Your content. You may provide input to the Services (“Input”), and receive output from the Services based on the Input (“Output”). Input and Output are collectively “Content.” You are responsible for Content, including ensuring that it does not violate any applicable law or these Terms. You represent and warrant that you have all rights, licenses, and permissions needed to provide Input to our Services.
Ownership of content. As between you and Bible Chat, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.
Similarity of content. Due to the nature of our Services and artificial intelligence generally, output may not be unique and other users may receive similar output from our Services. Our assignment above does not extend to other users’ output or any Third Party Output.
Our use of content. We may use Content to provide, maintain, develop, and improve our Services, comply with applicable law, enforce our terms and policies, and keep our Services safe.
Accuracy. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are rapidly evolving fields of study. We are constantly working to improve our Services to make them more accurate, reliable, safe, and beneficial. Given the probabilistic nature of machine learning, use of our Services may, in some situations, result in Output that does not accurately reflect real people, places, or facts.
When you use our Services you understand and agree:

  • Output may not always be accurate. You should not rely on Output from our Services as a sole source of truth or factual information, or as a substitute for professional advice.
  • You must evaluate Output for accuracy and appropriateness for your use case, including using human review as appropriate, before using or sharing Output from the Services.
  • You must not use any Output relating to a person for any purpose that could have a legal or material impact on that person, such as making credit, educational, employment, housing, insurance, legal, medical, or other important decisions about them.
  • Our Services may provide incomplete, incorrect, or offensive Output that does not represent Bible Chat’s views. If Output references any third party products or services, it doesn’t mean the third party endorses or is affiliated with Bible Chat.
 

Our IP rights:
We and our affiliates own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Services.

Termination and suspension:
Termination. You are free to stop using our Services at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services:

  • You breached these Terms.
  • We must do so to comply with the law.
  • Your use of our Services could cause risk or harm to Bible Chat, our users, or anyone else.
 

Appeals. If you believe we have suspended or terminated in error, you can file an appeal with us by emailing [email protected]

Discontinuation of Services:
We may decide to discontinue our Services, but if we do, we will give you advance notice and a refund for any prepaid, unused Services.

Disclaimer of warranties:

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTIES (EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE) WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, AND DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ACCURATE OR ERROR FREE, OR THAT ANY CONTENT WILL BE SECURE OR NOT LOST OR ALTERED.

YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE THAT ANY USE OF OUTPUTS FROM OUR SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND YOU WILL NOT RELY ON OUTPUT AS A SOLE SOURCE OF TRUTH OR FACTUAL INFORMATION, OR AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

Limitation of liability:
NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR AFFILIATES OR LICENSORS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, OR DATA OR OTHER LOSSES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE THAT GAVE RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE LIABILITY AROSE OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY ONLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Some countries and states do not allow the disclaimer of certain warranties or the limitation of certain damages, so some or all of the terms above may not apply to you, and you may have additional rights. In that case, these Terms only limit our responsibilities to the maximum extent permissible in your country of residence.

BIBLE CHAT’S AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS, AND DISTRIBUTORS ARE INTENDED THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF THIS SECTION.

Indemnity:
If you are a business or organization, to the extent permitted by law, you will indemnify and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our personnel, from and against any costs, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) from third party claims arising out of or relating to your use of the Services and Content or any violation of these Terms.

Dispute resolution
YOU AND BIBLE CHAT AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER PROVISIONS:

MANDATORY ARBITRATION. You and Bible Chat agree to resolve any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services, regardless of when the claim arose, even if it was before these Terms existed (a “Dispute”), through final and binding arbitration. You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of using our service or of any updates to these arbitration terms within 30 days after the update has taken effect by emailing [email protected]. If you opt out of an update, the last set of agreed upon arbitration terms will apply.

Informal dispute resolution. We would like to understand and try to address your concerns prior to formal legal action. Before either of us files a claim against the other, we both agree to try to resolve the Dispute informally. You agree to do so by sending us notice at [email protected]. We will do so by sending you notice to the email address you provide. If we are unable to resolve a Dispute within 60 days, either of us has the right to initiate arbitration. We also both agree to attend an individual settlement conference if either party requests one during this time. Any statute of limitations will be tolled during this informal resolution process.

Arbitration forum. If we are unable to resolve the Dispute, either of us may commence arbitration with National Arbitration and Mediation (“NAM”) under its Comprehensive Dispute Resolution Rules and Procedures and/or Supplemental Rules for Mass Arbitration Filings. Bible Chat will not seek attorneys’ fees and costs in arbitration unless the arbitrator determines that your claim is frivolous. The activities described in these Terms involve interstate commerce and the Federal Arbitration Act will govern the interpretation and enforcement of these arbitration terms and any arbitration.

Arbitration procedures. The arbitration will be conducted by videoconference if possible, but if the arbitrator determines a hearing should be conducted in person, the location will be mutually agreed upon, in the county where you reside, or as determined by the arbitrator, unless the batch arbitration process applies. The arbitration will be conducted by a sole arbitrator. The arbitrator will be either a retired judge or an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona. The arbitrator will have exclusive authority to resolve any Dispute, except the state or federal courts of Phoenix, Arizona have the authority to determine any Dispute about enforceability, validity of the class action waiver, or requests for public injunctive relief, as set out below. Any settlement offer amounts will not be disclosed to the arbitrator by either party until after the arbitrator determines the final award, if any. The arbitrator has the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any Dispute.

Exceptions. This section does not require informal dispute resolution or arbitration of the following claims: (i) individual claims brought in small claims court; and (ii) injunctive or other equitable relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Services or intellectual property infringement or misappropriation.

CLASS AND JURY TRIAL WAIVERS. You and Bible Chat agree that Disputes must be brought on an individual basis only, and may not be brought as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, consolidated, or representative proceeding. Class arbitrations, class actions, and representative actions are prohibited. Only individual relief is available. The parties agree to sever and litigate in court any request for public injunctive relief after completing arbitration for the underlying claim and all other claims. This does not prevent either party from participating in a class-wide settlement. You and Bible Chat knowingly and irrevocably waive any right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim.

Batch arbitration. If 25 or more claimants represented by the same or similar counsel file demands for arbitration raising substantially similar Disputes within 90 days of each other, then you and Bible Chat agree that NAM will administer them in batches of up to 50 claimants each (“Batch”), unless there are less than 50 claimants in total or after batching, which will comprise a single Batch. NAM will administer each Batch as a single consolidated arbitration with one arbitrator, one set of arbitration fees, and one hearing held by videoconference or in a location decided by the arbitrator for each Batch. If any part of this section is found to be invalid or unenforceable as to a particular claimant or Batch, it will be severed and arbitrated in individual proceedings.

Severability. If any part of these arbitration terms is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect, except that if a finding of partial illegality or unenforceability would allow class arbitration, class action, or representative action, this entire dispute resolution section will be unenforceable in its entirety.

Copyright complaints:
If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed, please send notice to the address below. We may delete or disable content that we believe violates these Terms or is alleged to be infringing and will terminate access of repeat infringers where appropriate. Bible Chat 6895 E Camelback Rd Unit 1010 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 Written claims concerning copyright infringement must include the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest
  • A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed upon
  • A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our site so we can find it
  • Your address, telephone number, and e-mail address
  • A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement by you that the above information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf
 

General Terms:
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms and any attempt to do so will be void. We may assign our rights or obligations under these Terms to any affiliate, subsidiary, or successor in interest of any business associated with our Services. Changes to these Terms or our Services. We are continuously working to develop and improve our Services. We may update these Terms or our Services accordingly from time to time. For example, we may make changes to these Terms or the Services due to:

  • Changes to the law or regulatory requirements.
  • Security or safety reasons.
  • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
  • Changes we make in the usual course of developing our Services.
  • To adapt to new technologies.

We will give you at least 30 days advance notice of changes to these Terms that materially adversely impact you either via email or an in-product notification. All other changes will be effective as soon as we post them to our website. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Services.

Delay in enforcing these Terms. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later. Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, if any portion of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and it will not affect the enforceability of any other terms.

Trade controls. You must comply with all applicable trade laws, including sanctions and export control laws. Our Services may not be used in or for the benefit of, or exported or re-exported to (a) any U.S. embargoed country or territory or (b) any individual or entity with whom dealings are prohibited or restricted under applicable trade laws. Our Services may not be used for any end use prohibited by applicable trade laws, and your Input may not include material or information that requires a government license for release or export.

Entire agreement. These Terms contain the entire agreement between you and Bible Chat regarding the Services and, other than any Service-specific terms, supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements between you and Bible Chat.

Governing law. Arizona law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles. Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of Phoenix, Arizona.

Privacy Policy
Updated: May 3, 2024
https://biblechat.co/, along with our affiliates (referred to as “Bible Chat,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), values your privacy and is deeply dedicated to ensuring the security of any information we acquire from you or about you. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures concerning the collection of Personal Information from or related to you when you utilize our website, applications, and services, collectively referred to as the “Services.”

1. Personal information we collect
We collect personal information relating to you (“Personal Information”) as follows:

Personal Information You Provide: We collect Personal Information when you engage in communication with us, including:

  • User Content: When you utilize our Services, we capture Personal Information included in your inputs, file uploads, or feedback submitted to our Services (“Content”).
  • Communication Information: If you get in touch with us, we collect your name, contact information, and the content of any messages you send (“Communication Information”).
  • Other Information You Provide: We acquire other information that you may provide to us, such as details shared during your participation in our events or surveys, or data supplied for identity verification purposes (collectively, “Other Information You Provide”).

Personal Information We Receive Automatically From Your Use of the Services: When you visit, use, or interact with the Services, we receive the following information about your visit, use, or interactions (“Technical Information”):

  • Log Data: This refers to information that is automatically transmitted by your browser or device when you engage with our Services. Log data encompasses details like your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser preferences and settings, the timestamp of your request, and your interactions with our Services.
  • Usage Data: We may collect data about your utilization of the Services in an automated manner. This includes the types of content you view or engage with, the features you utilize, your actions within the Services, as well as information regarding your time zone, country, access dates and times, user agent and version, type of computer or mobile device, and your computer’s connection.
  • Device Information: Device Information includes the name of your device, operating system, device identifiers, and the browser you are using. The specific information gathered may vary depending on the type of device you employ and its configured settings.
  • Cookies: Our operation and administration of the Services, as well as the enhancement of your user experience, involve the use of cookies. A “cookie” is a piece of data sent to your browser by a website you visit. You have the option to configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you whenever a website offers a cookie, allowing you to decide whether to accept it each time. However, declining a cookie may, in some instances, limit your ability to use a website or negatively impact the display or functionality of specific website areas or features.
  • Analytics: We may employ various online analytics tools that utilize cookies to assist us in analyzing how users engage with our Services and to enhance your experience while using them.

2. How we use personal information
We may use Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, administer, maintain and/or analyze the Services;
  • To improve our Services and conduct research;
  • To communicate with you; including to send you information about our Services and events;
  • To develop new programs and services;
  • To prevent fraud, criminal activity, or misuses of our Services, and to protect the security of our IT systems, architecture, and networks;
  • To carry out business transfers; and
  • To comply with legal obligations and legal process and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or other third parties.

Aggregated or De-Identified Information. We may combine or anonymize Personal Information to render it incapable of identifying you, and utilize this information for purposes such as assessing the effectiveness of our Services, enhancing and incorporating new features, conducting research, and similar endeavors. Furthermore, periodically, we may analyze the overall behavior and traits of our Services’ users and share summarized data, such as general user statistics, with third parties, publish such summarized information, or make it generally accessible. We may collect aggregated data through the Services, cookies, and other methods detailed in this Privacy Policy. We will maintain and employ de-identified data in an anonymous or de-identified state, refraining from any attempt to re-identify this information, unless compelled to do so by law.

3. Disclosure of personal information
In certain circumstances we may provide your Personal Information to third parties without further notice to you, unless required by the law:

  • Vendors and Service Providers: To support our operational needs and carry out specific services and functions, we may share Personal Information with vendors and service providers, which can include hosting service providers, customer service vendors, cloud service providers, email communication software providers, web analytics service providers, and various other information technology providers. These entities will access, process, or store Personal Information exclusively while fulfilling their responsibilities to us, following our instructions.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of strategic transactions, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, or the transition of services to another provider (collectively referred to as a “Transaction”), your Personal Information and other relevant data may be disclosed during the due diligence process with counterparties and other parties involved in the Transaction. It may also be transferred to a successor or affiliated entity as part of the Transaction, along with other assets.
  • Legal Requirements: We may share your Personal Information, including information related to your interactions with our Services, with government authorities, industry peers, or other third parties under the following circumstances: (i) when compelled by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal requirement, (ii) to protect and defend our rights or property, (iii) when we determine, at our sole discretion, that there is a violation of our terms, policies, or the law, (iv) to detect or prevent fraud or other unlawful activities, (v) to safeguard the safety, security, and integrity of our products, employees, users, or the general public, or (vi) to mitigate legal liability.

4. Your rights
Depending on location, individuals may have certain statutory rights in relation to their Personal Information. For example, you may have the right to:

  • Access your Personal Information and information relating to how it is processed.
  • Delete your Personal Information from our records.
  • Rectify or update your Personal Information.
  • Transfer your Personal Information to a third party (right to data portability).
  • Restrict how we process your Personal Information.
  • Withdraw your consent—where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing at any time.
  • Object to how we process your Personal Information.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

You can exercise some of these rights through to [email protected].

5. Additional U.S. state disclosures
The following table provides additional information about the categories of Personal Information we collect and how we disclose that information. You can read more about the Personal Information we collect in “Personal information we collect” above, how we use Personal Information in “How we use personal information” above, and how we retain Personal Information in “Security and Retention” below.

Identifiers, such as your name, contact details, IP address, and other device identifiers: We may disclose this information to our affiliates, vendors and service providers to process in accordance with our instructions; to law enforcement and other third parties for the legal reasons described above; to parties involved in Transactions; and to other users and third parties you choose to share it with.

Commercial Information, such as your transaction history: We may disclose this information to our affiliates, vendors and service providers to process in accordance with our instructions; to law enforcement and other third parties for the legal reasons described above; and to parties involved in Transactions.

Network Activity Information, such as Content and how you interact with our Services: We may disclose this information to our affiliates, vendors and service providers to process in accordance with our instructions; to law enforcement and other third parties for the legal reasons described above; to parties involved in Transactions; and to other users and third parties you choose to share it with.

Geolocation Data: We may disclose this information to our affiliates, vendors and service providers to process in accordance with our instructions; to law enforcement and other third parties for the legal reasons described above; and to parties involved in Transactions.

To the extent provided for by local law and subject to applicable exceptions, individuals may have the following privacy rights in relation to their Personal Information:

  • The right to know information about our processing of your Personal Information, including the specific pieces of Personal Information that we have collected from you;
  • The right to request deletion of your Personal Information;
  • The right to correct your Personal Information; and
  • The right to be free from discrimination relating to the exercise of any of your privacy rights.

We don’t “sell” Personal Information or “share” Personal Information for cross-contextual behavioral advertising (as those terms are defined under applicable local law). We also don’t process sensitive Personal Information for the purposes of inferring characteristics about a consumer.

Exercising Your Rights. To the extent permitted by local laws, you have the ability to exercise the privacy rights detailed in this section by initiating a request through either [email protected] or by sending a written letter to 6895 E Camelback Rd Unit 1010, Scottsdale AZ 85251.

Verification. To safeguard your Personal Information from unauthorized access, modifications, or deletions, we may request you to validate your credentials before permitting you to submit a request for information, correction, or deletion of Personal Information. If we have suspicions of fraudulent or malicious activities, you may be asked to provide additional Personal Information and proof of residency for verification purposes. In cases where we cannot authenticate your identity, we will be unable to fulfill your request.

Authorized Agents. It is also possible for you to make rights requests through an authorized agent. In such instances, the agent must furnish signed written authorization to act on your behalf, and you may be required to independently verify your identity and provide evidence of residency. Requests from authorized agents can be directed to [email protected].

Appeals. Depending on your location, you may possess the right to challenge a decision made by us in relation to your rights request, as prescribed by applicable local laws. To initiate an appeal, kindly forward your request to [email protected]

6. Children
Our Service is intended for individuals aged 13 and above. Bible Chat does not intentionally gather Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If you suspect that a child under 13 has submitted Personal Information to Bible Chat via the Service, kindly contact us at [email protected]. We will conduct a thorough inquiry and, if deemed necessary, remove the Personal Information from our records. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you must obtain consent from your parent or guardian to use our Services.

7. Links to other websites
The Service might include hyperlinks to other websites that are not managed or overseen by Bible Chat, including social media platforms (“Third Party Sites”). Any data you share with Third Party Sites will be regulated by their individual privacy policies and terms of service, rather than this Privacy Policy. The presence of these links does not indicate our endorsement or examination of these websites. If you seek information regarding the privacy practices and policies of Third Party Sites, we recommend reaching out to them directly.

8. Security and Retention
We employ commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to safeguard Personal Information, both in online and offline contexts, against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or deletion. However, it’s important to recognize that no Internet or email transmission can ever be entirely secure or free of errors. Specifically, emails sent to or received from us may not be entirely secure. Hence, it is prudent to exercise caution when determining what information you transmit to us through the Service or email. Additionally, we are not accountable for evading any privacy settings or security measures present on the Service or third-party websites.

Regarding the retention of your Personal Information, we will retain it only for the duration required to provide our Service to you or for legitimate business purposes, such as addressing disputes, ensuring safety and security, or complying with legal obligations. The duration of retention will be influenced by several factors, including the volume, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of unauthorized use or disclosure, the purpose for which the information is being processed, and any legal mandates.

9. International users
When you utilize our Service, you recognize and accept that your Personal Information will be subjected to processing and storage in our facilities and servers located within the United States. Furthermore, it may be divulged to our service providers and affiliates situated in different jurisdictions.

Legal Basis for Processing. Our legal bases for processing your Personal Information include:

  • Execution of a Contract: In cases where we furnish and uphold our Services, our processing of your Personal Information is rooted in the necessity to fulfill our contractual obligations with you. This pertains to instances where we process Account Information, Content, and Technical Information solely to provide the Services. If you opt not to provide this information, it may impact our ability to furnish the Services.
  • Legitimate Interests: Our legitimate interests encompass safeguarding our Services against abuse, fraud, or security threats, as well as advancing, enhancing, or promoting our Services. This may involve the processing of Account Information, Content, Social Information, and Technical Information.
  • Consent: When we request your consent to process your Personal Information for a particular purpose that we clearly communicate to you, we rely on your consent. It’s important to note that you maintain the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: We utilize your Personal Information to comply with applicable legal requirements or to safeguard the rights, safety, and property of ourselves, our affiliates, our users, or third parties, aligning with our legal obligations.

Data Transfers. When necessary, we will employ suitable protective measures to transfer Personal Information from specific countries to others. Such transfers will solely occur in accordance with legally valid transfer mechanisms.

10. Changes to the privacy policy
We reserve the right to make periodic revisions to this Privacy Policy. In such instances, we will publish an updated version on this page, unless applicable law necessitates an alternate form of notification.

11. How to contact us
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns not already addressed in this Privacy Policy.