Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Scripture Study Zone
Effective Date: August 22, 2025

Welcome to Scripture Study Zone (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Site”). By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before accessing or using the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Scripture Study Zone, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

2. User Eligibility

  • You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your country) to use the Site.
  • If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian’s consent.
  • By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Permitted & Prohibited Conduct

Permitted Conduct

You may use the Site to:

  • Access articles, resources, and tools for personal Bible study.
  • Share respectful comments or content when features allow.
  • Download or print material for personal, non-commercial use.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  1. Use the Site for unlawful purposes or in violation of applicable laws.
  2. Post or share offensive, harmful, defamatory, or abusive content.
  3. Interfere with the security, availability, or operation of the Site.
  4. Attempt to access areas of the Site not intended for users.
  5. Copy, redistribute, or exploit Site content without prior written permission.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and design—is the property of Scripture Study Zone or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark law.
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.

5. User Content License

  • If you submit comments, notes, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Site.
  • You retain ownership of your content but are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to share it.

6. Disclaimers

  • The Site provides informational and educational content only. It is not intended as professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise).
  • We make no guarantees about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Site’s content.
  • The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without warranties of any kind.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, damages for lost profits, data loss, or business interruption.
  • Our total liability in connection with the Site will not exceed €50 EUR or the equivalent in your local currency.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scripture Study Zone, its owners, staff, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your infringement of intellectual property or other rights.

9. Account Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms.
  • Remove any content you post that breaches our rules.
  • Terminate the Site or any part of it at our discretion.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Portugal.

11. Dispute Resolution

  • Any disputes will first attempt to be resolved through informal negotiation.
  • If unresolved, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal.
  • For EU users, you may also use the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Severability

If any part of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining sections will remain in effect.

14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms:

15. Revision History

VersionDateNotes
1.0Aug 22 2025Initial Terms & Conditions