Terms of Service

Welcome to Faithvine. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Christian community platform and related services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our website or mobile app, or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Faithvine provides a Christian community platform designed to help believers grow in their faith and connect with their church community. Our platform allows you to:

• Participate in Bible studies and devotionals
• Connect with your church community
• Share and respond to prayer requests
• Join small groups and communities
• Track your spiritual growth journey
• Participate in church events and activities
• Engage in family devotionals

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use our services, you must:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Be at least 13 years old (or have parental consent if under 18)
• Have the authority to enter into this agreement
• Maintain one account per person

3.2 Third-Party Authentication

You may register and sign in using third-party authentication services (Google, Facebook, Apple). By doing so:

• You authorize us to access certain account information from these providers
• You remain subject to the terms and privacy policies of these providers
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your third-party accounts
• We are not responsible for any issues arising from these third-party services

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of unauthorized access
• Using strong passwords

4. Community Guidelines

4.1 Expected Conduct

As a faith-based community, we expect all users to:

• Treat others with respect and kindness
• Engage in constructive and encouraging discussions
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of prayer requests
• Support fellow believers in their faith journey
• Contribute positively to the community

4.2 Prohibited Content and Behavior

You may not use our services to:

• Post hateful, abusive, or harassing content
• Share explicit, inappropriate, or offensive material
• Spread misinformation or false teachings
• Spam or send unsolicited promotional content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Share others' personal information without consent
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the platform for commercial solicitation

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines and to suspend or terminate accounts of users who repeatedly violate community standards. Church leaders and moderators may also have content moderation capabilities within their communities.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create, including:

• Posts, comments, and reflections
• Prayer requests and testimonies
• Study notes and devotional entries
• Profile information and photos

5.2 License to Use

By posting content on Faithvine, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within the platform to provide our services. This license ends when you delete your content or account.

5.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you post. You represent that you have all necessary rights to share your content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.

6. Service Availability

6.1 Availability

We strive to provide:

• Reliable access to our platform
• Regular updates and improvements
• Responsive customer support

6.2 Limitations

Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Emergency security patches
• Third-party service outages
• Force majeure events

7. Data and Privacy

7.1 Your Data

You retain ownership of your personal data, including:

• Profile information and preferences
• Content you create and share
• Study progress and spiritual journey data
• Prayer requests and reflections

7.2 Data Protection

We implement security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Access controls and monitoring

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

Faithvine retains all rights to:

• Our platform, software, and technology
• Trademarks, logos, and brand elements
• Bible study content and devotional materials we create
• Platform design and user interface

8.2 License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Authentication Providers

Our platform integrates with authentication providers including:

• Google
• Facebook
• Apple

9.2 Third-Party Terms

When using integrations, you agree to:

• Comply with third-party terms of service
• Accept responsibility for third-party service availability
• Understand that we are not responsible for third-party service issues

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting your account through your profile settings
• Contacting our support team

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms or community guidelines
• Engage in harmful or abusive behavior
• Pose a security risk to our platform or users

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to services will cease
• Your data will be retained for 30 days for recovery
• After 30 days, your data will be permanently deleted
• You may request data export before termination

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Spiritual content and guidance provided through our platform is for personal enrichment and should not replace professional counseling or pastoral care.

11.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Faithvine shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data or use, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Faithvine and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you submit through our services

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Faithvine.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying notices in our application

Your continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

By using Faithvine, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.