Terms of Service - FaithZap

Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Life

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

✝️ Welcome to FaithZap

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of FaithZap, a free AI-powered spiritual companion app. By using FaithZap, you're joining a community committed to making God's word accessible to everyone, everywhere, at no cost.

📜 1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using FaithZap, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree with any part, please don't use our app. We built FaithZap with love and prayer, and we ask that you use it in the same spirit.

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use FaithZap independently
Users under 13 require parental consent and supervision
We encourage families to explore faith together

🎁 2. Our Sacred Promise - Forever Free

"Freely you have received; freely give" - Matthew 10:8

FaithZap is and will always be:

✅ 100% Free - No premium subscriptions, ever
✅ No Paywalls - All features available to everyone
✅ No Ads - Your spiritual journey isn't interrupted
✅ No Data Sales - Your privacy is sacred

This is our covenant with you and with God.

🤖 3. AI as God's Tool

Understanding Our AI Service

"Test everything; hold fast what is good" - 1 Thessalonians 5:21

What Our AI IS:

A tool to help understand Scripture
A companion for spiritual exploration
A bridge to deeper faith understanding
A support for your spiritual journey

What Our AI IS NOT:

❌ A replacement for the Holy Spirit
❌ A substitute for church or fellowship
❌ Divine revelation or prophecy
❌ A replacement for pastoral care
❌ Infallible or perfect

Your Responsibility:

Verify AI interpretations with your Bible
Consult spiritual leaders for important decisions
Use discernment in all spiritual matters
Remember that salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone

📱 4. Acceptable Use

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8

You AGREE to:

✅ Use FaithZap for spiritual growth and encouragement
✅ Respect other users in community features
✅ Share the app freely with others who might benefit
✅ Report issues to help us improve
✅ Use the app with sincere spiritual intent

You agree NOT to:

❌ Use FaithZap to harm, harass, or deceive others
❌ Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or exploit the app
❌ Share inappropriate, offensive, or blasphemous content
❌ Impersonate others or misrepresent yourself
❌ Use the app for commercial purposes without permission
❌ Violate any applicable laws or regulations
❌ Spread false teachings or heresies

🛡️ 5. Privacy & Data Protection

"When you pray, go into your room and close the door" - Matthew 6:6

Your privacy is sacred. Please review our comprehensive Privacy Policy, which explains:

What little data we collect
How we protect your information
Your rights and controls
Our commitment to never sell your data

Key Points:

Your conversations with AI remain private
Local storage first, optional cloud sync
No behavioral tracking or profiling
You can delete your data anytime

📖 6. Content & Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all rights to your prayers, notes, and personal content
By using community features, you grant us permission to display your shared content
You're responsible for content you create or share

Our Content

Biblical texts are in the public domain
FaithZap's original content is protected by copyright
AI-generated responses are provided for your personal use
You may share FaithZap content for non-commercial ministry

Third-Party Content

We use various Bible translations with permission
Some content comes from open-source Christian resources
We respect all intellectual property rights

⚠️ 7. Important Disclaimers

"My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord" - Isaiah 55:8

Spiritual Disclaimer

Not Professional Advice: FaithZap doesn't provide professional counseling, medical, legal, or financial advice
Not a Church: We supplement, not replace, church fellowship
Theological Diversity: We respect various Christian denominations
Personal Responsibility: Your spiritual decisions are your own

Technical Disclaimer

No Warranty: FaithZap is provided "as is" without warranties
Availability: We strive for 24/7 availability but can't guarantee it
Accuracy: While we aim for accuracy, errors may occur
Updates: Features may change as we improve the app

Health & Crisis

Not Crisis Support: For emergencies, contact local emergency services
Mental Health: Seek professional help for mental health issues
Suicide Prevention: Call 988 (US) or your local crisis hotline

💔 8. Limitation of Liability

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" - 1 Peter 5:7

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

FaithZap is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Our total liability is limited to $100 USD
We're not responsible for:
- Spiritual decisions you make
- Content created by users
- Third-party services or content
- Loss of data (please backup)

🔄 9. Updates & Modifications

App Updates

We regularly update FaithZap to improve your experience
Major updates may require accepting new terms
We'll notify you of significant changes

Terms Updates

We may modify these Terms with 30 days notice
Continued use after changes means acceptance
Previous versions available for review

🚫 10. Termination

Your Right to Stop

You can stop using FaithZap anytime
Delete your account in Settings
Request data deletion per our Privacy Policy

Our Right to Suspend

We may suspend accounts that:

Violate these Terms
Harm the community
Engage in illegal activities
Abuse the free service

We'll try to warn first, except in severe cases.

🌍 11. Governing Law & Disputes

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone" - Romans 12:18

Resolution Process

Prayer: We encourage prayer about disputes
Direct Communication: Contact us to resolve issues
Mediation: Christian mediation if needed
Legal Action: As a last resort only

Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by [Your Country/State] law
Disputes resolved in [Your Country/State] courts
You waive class action participation

🤝 12. Community Guidelines

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up" - 1 Thessalonians 5:11

When using community features:

Be Kind: Show Christ's love in interactions
Be Respectful: Honor different perspectives
Be Helpful: Share wisdom and encouragement
Be Truthful: Don't spread false information
Be Safe: Protect your and others' privacy

📧 13. Contact Information

For Support:

In-App: Settings → Help → Contact Support
Email: support-faithzap@nntechai.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours

For Legal Matters:

Email: legal-faithzap@nntechai.com
Mail: [Address to be added]

For Prayer Requests:

Email: pray-faithzap@nntechai.com
We pray for every request received

🙏 14. Final Thoughts

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord" - Colossians 3:23

We built FaithZap as an act of worship and service. We pray it blesses your spiritual journey and brings you closer to God. Remember:

Technology serves faith, not the other way around
AI is a tool, the Holy Spirit is your guide
Community matters, don't journey alone
Grace abounds, both in the app and in life

Thank you for trusting us with part of your spiritual journey. May God bless you abundantly.

📜 Appendix: Quick Reference

🚨 Important Reminders:

FaithZap is FREE forever - Report anyone asking for payment
Your data is YOURS - We never sell it
AI is a TOOL - Not divine guidance
Verify with SCRIPTURE - The Bible is the ultimate authority
Seek COMMUNITY - Don't replace real fellowship

✅ Agreement Checklist:

By using FaithZap, you confirm:

You're 13+ years old (or have parental consent)
You understand AI limitations
You accept these Terms
You'll use the app responsibly
You'll respect the community

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13

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