Terms and conditions

Last Updated: November 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Sermon Explorer ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

Sermon Explorer is a platform that provides access to sermon videos, transcripts, summaries, and related content. The Service allows users to browse, search, and view sermon content from various channels and preachers.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

  • You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Service
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service

3.2 Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. Content Usage

4.1 Sermon Content

  • Sermon videos, transcripts, summaries, and related content are provided for personal, non-commercial use
  • Content may be subject to copyright protection by the original creators
  • You may not download, reproduce, or redistribute content without explicit permission

4.2 User-Generated Content

  • If you submit content to the Service, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute that content
  • You represent that you have the right to grant such license
  • We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Service Ownership

  • The Service, including its design, functionality, and software, is owned by Sermon Explorer
  • All trademarks, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners

5.2 Third-Party Content

  • Sermon content is owned by the respective creators, channels, or organizations
  • We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same
  • If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us

6. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Violate or infringe upon the rights of others
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
  • Use automated systems to scrape or extract data from the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Service Availability

  • We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access
  • The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or circumstances beyond our control

7.2 Content Accuracy

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of sermon content
  • Content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind

7.3 Limitation of Damages

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sermon Explorer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Service, if any

8. Termination

8.1 By You

  • You may stop using the Service at any time
  • You may delete your account through the account settings

8.2 By Us

  • We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice
  • Reasons for termination may include violation of these Terms, illegal activity, or other reasons we deem necessary

9. Changes to Terms

  • We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time
  • Changes will be effective immediately upon posting
  • Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
  • We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Sermon Explorer operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation
  2. Mediation, if negotiation fails
  3. Binding arbitration, if mediation fails
  4. Court proceedings as a last resort

13. 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.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sermon Explorer regarding the use of the Service.

15. Contact Information

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

  • Email: support@sermonexplorer.com
  • Website: [Contact Page]

By using Sermon Explorer, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.