Terms of Service

Welcome to Glossa. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Glossa platform, including our website, APIs, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Glossa, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

2. Service Description

Glossa is a biblical research platform that provides:

• Access to biblical texts in multiple translations
• Historical and scholarly commentary from various sources
• AI-powered semantic search and recommendations
• Research tools for exploring connections across texts
• An open data API for programmatic access

The Service is provided for educational, research, and personal devotional purposes.

3. User Accounts

Some features require creating an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update information if it changes
• Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Circumvent any access controls or usage limits
• Scrape or harvest data beyond API rate limits without permission
• Use automated systems to access the Service in a manner that exceeds reasonable use
• Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Reproduce, modify, or distribute content except as permitted

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Glossa platform, including its design, features, and original content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. The "Glossa" name and logo are our trademarks.

Third-Party Content

Biblical texts and commentary available through Glossa come from various sources with different licensing terms. Public domain texts are freely available. Other content may be subject to specific licenses indicated alongside the content. We respect the intellectual property of content providers and expect users to do the same.

6. Open Data and API Access

We provide open access to our data through our API. API usage is subject to:

• Rate Limits: Reasonable rate limits apply to ensure fair access for all users
• Attribution: When using our data, please provide appropriate attribution to Glossa
• No Misrepresentation: Do not imply official endorsement by Glossa
• Compliance: Use of API data must comply with applicable laws and these Terms

We reserve the right to modify API access terms or restrict access for abuse.

7. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create on the platform (such as notes and bookmarks). By storing content on Glossa, you grant us a license to host and display that content to you.

We do not claim ownership of your personal notes or reading data. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your data.

8. AI-Powered Features

Glossa uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide features such as:

• Semantic search across texts and commentary
• Related passage recommendations
• Thematic connections and cross-references

Important: AI-generated recommendations and connections are provided as research aids and should not be considered authoritative theological interpretations. Users should exercise their own judgment and consult qualified scholars for definitive interpretations.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

Biblical texts and commentary are provided for reference. We make no claims regarding the theological accuracy or completeness of any content.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GLOSSA AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Glossa and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your use poses a security risk or legal liability
• We discontinue the Service (with reasonable notice)

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. However:

• EU/UK Users: You retain consumer protection rights under your local laws
• US Users: Disputes may be subject to binding arbitration as permitted by law
• Singapore Users: Singapore law may apply to the extent required by local regulation

Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights that cannot be waived by contract.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms and revising the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms: