Terms of Service for Shep

Effective Date: April 7, 2026

Welcome to Shep - Bible App. 

Please read these Terms carefully to understand the rules and restrictions that govern your use of our Services.

These Terms & Conditions (the Terms) govern the access and use of the products and services we offer, including content, outputs, features, and other Services (collectively, the “Products” or “Services”). Shep - Bible App is operated by Generation Aaya LLC, a Georgia (USA) limited liability company. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

Information about privacy practices
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, share, store, and protect your information. By using the Services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Important notice
Shep - Bible App is provided “as-is” for devotional and informational purposes. The App aims to provide Scripture-based encouragement and insights, but it does not offer medical, psychological, legal, or pastoral counseling. If you are experiencing distress or facing serious life challenges, seek guidance from a qualified professional or trusted spiritual advisor. In emergencies, contact local emergency services.

1. Who we are
   Our mission is to provide a reliable, user-friendly tool to support your relationship with God. Our Services include features such as devotional content, Bible verses, study materials, learning resources, and an AI-powered chatbot that answers questions from a religious perspective. Please note that the Services may include AI-generated content.

2. Use or access
   These Terms set the entire agreement between you and us for the supply, use, and access of the Services, unless we specify otherwise. For instance, to access certain Services or other special offerings, you may be required to agree to Additional Terms or policies provided by Shep. Those Additional Terms or policies are incorporated into these Terms. By accessing and using the Services, you indicate your consent to and acceptance of the Additional Terms. If there is a conflict between the Terms and the Additional Terms, the latter will take precedence for the applicable Services, unless specified otherwise in the Additional Terms. The provisions in this clause do not apply to terms and conditions provided by Third-Party Services as indicated below.

3. Changes to Terms and to the Services
   We may change or update these Terms, or any other of our policies or practices, at any time. If we make any material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice before the changes take effect (e.g., via in-app notification or email). If you continue to use or access the Services after modification, you accept and agree to abide by the modified Terms. We may also modify, update, discontinue, or terminate the Services at our discretion and without prior notice, subject to applicable law. If required by law, we will provide notice and a reasonable period to adjust if the changes materially affect your access or use.

4. Membership
   You must be 18 years or older to use the Services. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a user under the age of majority where you live, you are subject to these Terms and responsible for your child’s activity on the Services.

To access the Services, you may need to create an account via the App (“Member”). To become a Member, you may provide certain Personal Information (as defined in the Privacy Policy), which will be subject to the Privacy Policy. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account and password and for restricting access to your device.

You warrant and represent that: (i) you are legally capable of entering into binding contracts; (ii) all User Information you submit is truthful, accurate, and up to date; (iii) you will maintain the accuracy of such information.

5. Subscriptions, payments, and renewals
   If the Services offer paid plans, charges will be billed in accordance with the selected plan. Subscriptions may auto-renew unless canceled. You are responsible for keeping payment information current. Refunds, if any, follow the refund policy stated in the App or purchase flow.

Billing will be processed through the applicable platform or payment processors used by the App (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play, Stripe) in accordance with their terms. By subscribing, you authorize the relevant processor to process these charges on our behalf.

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through the App or the relevant store settings. To avoid charges for the next period, cancellation must occur at least 24 hours before the renewal time and date.

Price changes: We may change subscription fees at our discretion. If the price increases, you may be required to confirm the new price before renewal. Some jurisdictions or platforms may grant you rights to withdraw from or cancel the subscription in specified periods; those rights are governed by the applicable platform terms.

6. License to Services
   Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you, during the subscription term, a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. The Services are owned and operated by Generation Aaya LLC and/or its licensors. Except for the rights of access and use expressly granted, you do not receive any other rights in the Services.

7. User Content
   Ownership: You retain ownership of User Content you submit. By submitting content to the Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute that content to operate and improve the Services.

Outputs: The content produced by the Services in response to your inputs (Outputs) is owned by us for the purpose of providing and improving the Services. You are responsible for your User Content and must ensure you have rights to use it.

Moderation: We may remove or edit User Content that violates these Terms, applicable law, or risks safety. We may exercise these rights with or without notice.

8. Third-Party Services
   The Services may integrate with third-party components or services. Your use of those Third-Party Services is governed by the providers’ terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party practices or content.

9. Acceptable Use
   You agree to use the Services in compliance with these Terms and applicable law. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Uploading or sharing content you do not have rights to.

• Violating intellectual property rights.

• Modifying, reverse engineering, or tampering with the Services.

• Uploading content containing malware or that harms others.

• Violating any laws or rights of others.

• Attempting to access systems or data you are not permitted to access.

• Conducting or promoting illegal activities or harmful behavior.
  We may terminate access for violations of these Terms or applicable law and may involve authorities if there is imminent risk of harm.

10. Intellectual property
    All materials and content of the Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use our marks without permission. This section also covers User Content and Outputs as described above.

11. Disclaimers
    The Services are provided "as is" and "as available." We disclaim all warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and uninterrupted operation. We do not warrant that outputs will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose.

12. Limitation of liability
    To the maximum extent permitted by law, the GenAaya LLC entities will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or use. In no event will total liability exceed the amounts paid for the Services in the prior 12 months, or a nominal amount if no payments were made. This section does not limit liability to the extent prohibited by law.

13. Indemnity
    You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Generation Aaya LLC and its affiliates harmless from claims arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

14. Termination
    We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services for violations, or at our discretion with notice when required by law. Upon termination, your license ends, and we may delete or retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

15. Governing law and dispute resolution
    These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States of America, specifically the State of Georgia, without reference to conflicts of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in Carroll County, Georgia, or by other dispute mechanisms permitted by law. You waive rights to trial by jury to the extent permitted by law.

16. Export controls
    You must not use or export the Services in violation of applicable export control laws.

17. Changes to Terms
    We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated as required by law, and continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

18. General
    We may assign these Terms or rights under them to affiliates or successors. If any provision is unlawful or unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. Notices should be sent to privacy@aaya.ai or to Generation Aaya LLC at the address below.

Generation Aaya LLC
110 Thomas Newell Way Suite 1454
Carrollton, GA 30117, USA

19. Contact information
    If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
    Generation Aaya LLC
    Email: nuzair.nuwais@aaya.ai (privacy inquiries)
    Address: 110 Thomas Newell Way Suite 1454, Carrollton, GA 30117, USA