1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Absolvo ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and Absolvo ("we," "our," or "us") governing your use of the App and any related services.

2. Description of Service

Absolvo is an iOS application that provides:

3. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Absolvo uses an on-device artificial intelligence language model to generate prayer responses and spiritual reflections. You acknowledge and understand that:

• AI Limitations: Responses are generated by a machine learning model and may not always be theologically accurate or appropriate for your specific situation
• Not Clergy: The AI prayer companion is not an ordained priest, pastor, minister, or religious authority of any kind
• No Sacramental Authority: Interactions with the App do not constitute a valid sacrament in any Christian tradition
• Personal Discernment: You should exercise your own judgment and consult qualified spiritual directors, clergy, or counselors for matters of faith and well-being

4. Subscriptions and Payments

4.1 Free and Premium Tiers

Absolvo offers both free and premium features. The free tier provides limited access to prayer modes and scripture chat. Premium unlocks unlimited access to all features.

4.2 Subscription Options

• Monthly Premium: Auto-renewing monthly subscription
• Lifetime Premium: One-time purchase for permanent access
• Donations: Optional one-time contributions to support development

4.3 Billing

• All purchases are processed through the Apple App Store
• Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period
• You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iPhone's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions

4.4 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple according to their refund policy. We do not process refunds directly.

5. Permitted Use

You agree to use the App only for its intended purpose: private prayer, spiritual reflection, and scripture study. You agree NOT to:

• Use the App for any purpose that is illegal or harmful
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the AI model or any component of the App
• Redistribute, sublicense, or commercially exploit the App or its content
• Attempt to circumvent the App's subscription or payment mechanisms
• Use the App in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality

6. Scripture Content

7. Intellectual Property

The App and all original content, features, functionality, design elements, and AI model integration are owned by Absolvo and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Public domain scripture texts remain in the public domain. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the App without our prior written consent.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP 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 App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that AI-generated responses will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose. The App is a tool for personal spiritual reflection and should be used with discernment.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ABSOLVO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR SPIRITUAL DISTRESS, EMOTIONAL HARM, OR RELIANCE ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT.

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Absolvo and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time for violations of these Terms. You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it. Upon termination, your locally stored data remains on your device under your control.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms at this URL and update the "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be noted in the app's update release notes. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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