Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Thy Word ("the app"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the app.

2. Description of Service

Thy Word is a free Bible reading and study application that provides:

• Complete Bible text in multiple translations
• Strong's Concordance for Greek and Hebrew word studies
• Offline functionality with no internet connection required
• Search, bookmarks, highlights, and other study tools

3. License to Use

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Thy Word for your personal Bible study and reading. You may:

• Install the app on devices you own or control
• Use all features of the app for personal study
• Share recommendations about the app with others

You may not:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Rent, lease, sell, or sublicense the app
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

4. Free Service

Thy Word is provided completely free of charge. There are:

• No subscription fees
• No in-app purchases
• No advertisements
• No hidden costs

We reserve the right to introduce paid features in the future, but all current functionality will remain free.

5. Bible Translations and Content

The Bible translations included in Thy Word are in the public domain or used with permission. The translations include:

• King James Version (KJV) - Public Domain
• World English Bible (WEB) - Public Domain
• American Standard Version (ASV) - Public Domain
• Almeida Revista e Corrigida (Portuguese) - Public Domain
• Luther Bible 1912 (German) - Public Domain

Strong's Concordance data is in the public domain.

6. Accuracy and Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy in all Bible text and Strong's Concordance data:

• We do not guarantee that the app is error-free
• We recommend consulting multiple sources for serious theological study
• Strong's definitions are provided as study aids and may not represent all scholarly interpretations
• We are not responsible for any interpretations or decisions based on app content

7. No Warranty

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or use
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the app
• Theological disputes or interpretations based on app content

9. User Conduct

You agree to use Thy Word only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the app in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the app
• Interfere with or disrupt the app's functionality
• Use automated systems to access the app

10. Intellectual Property

Thy Word's original design, code, and presentation are protected by copyright. While the Bible translations and Strong's data are public domain, the app's implementation, user interface, and original features are our intellectual property.

11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information (spoiler: we don't collect any).

12. Updates and Modifications

We may:

• Update the app to add features, fix bugs, or improve performance
• Modify these Terms of Service at any time
• Discontinue the app or any features at any time

Continued use of the app after updates constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to Thy Word at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

You may terminate your use of the app at any time by deleting it from your device.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Thy Word regarding your use of the app.

17. Contact Information

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

Email: thyword.help@gmail.com

18. Acknowledgment

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