Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Lonely Door ("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

The Lonely Door is a scripture-grounded spiritual guidance application that provides:

• Scripture-based guidance and encouragement
• Original language word studies (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic)
• Multilingual scripture access across 400+ translations
• Prayer support and spiritual direction

3. Nature of Guidance

The guidance provided through The Lonely Door is spiritual in nature and grounded in scripture. It is not a substitute for:

• Professional counseling or therapy
• Medical or psychiatric treatment
• Legal or financial advice
• Emergency services

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline immediately.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use The Lonely Door in good faith, seeking genuine spiritual guidance. You agree not to:

• Use the App for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to manipulate or abuse the service
• Share content that is hateful, harmful, or inappropriate
• Misrepresent the guidance as professional advice

5. Intellectual Property

Scripture quotations are sourced from various Bible translations and are used in accordance with fair use principles for spiritual and educational purposes. The Lonely Door's branding, design, and original content are protected by copyright.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that the guidance will address every spiritual need.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Lonely Door and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Governing Principle

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."

— Matthew 7:12