Terms of Service

1. Welcome to Scripture Refuge

By accessing and using Scripture Refuge, you agree to these simple Terms of Service. Our site is an open, free resource designed to offer encouragement and peace through Scripture.

2. Intellectual Property

The design, code, architecture, and original devotional content of Scripture Refuge are the property of Scripture Refuge. You may read, share, and find encouragement in our original devotionals, but you may not scrape, republish, or sell our original writings without permission.

The Bible verses provided on this site belong to their respective copyright holders (e.g., NIV by Biblica, ESV by Crossway) and are used in accordance with their standard free-use policies for digital applications.

3. Limitation of Liability

Scripture Refuge is provided "as is" to offer spiritual encouragement. We make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, emotional relief, or technical uptime. By using this site, you agree that Scripture Refuge and its creators are not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from your use of the website or its content.

4. User Responsibility & Data

The way you interpret and apply the content on this website is solely your responsibility. While our devotionals are written to be comforting and scripturally aligned, they should not be used to justify harmful actions to yourself or others.

Additionally, because all personal features (such as Journal Notes, Saved Collections, and Reading Plan progress) are stored locally on your device to protect your absolute privacy, you acknowledge that this data may be permanently lost if you clear your browser cache or switch devices.

5. Updates to These Terms

We may update these terms occasionally to reflect changes in our site features or legal requirements. Continued use of the website implies acceptance of the updated terms.