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Terms of Use

Last Updated: May 8, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Developer ("we", "us", "our", or "Developer") regarding your use of the Vesper mobile application ("App"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Vesper is a mobile application that provides:

  • AI-generated personalized prayers based on your intentions
  • Daily Bible verses with scripture references
  • Bible verse memorization exercises with self-assessment
  • Prayer journal for storing and reviewing past prayers
  • Daily streak tracking for prayer habit consistency
  • Push notifications for daily prayer reminders
  • Premium features available through subscription

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use this App.

Parents or guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the App and ensuring compliance with these Terms.

4. License Grant and Restrictions

4.1 License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on devices you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial use.

4.2 Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

  • Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works of the App
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices from the App
  • Use the App for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App or its systems
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or similar tools to access the App or generate prayers at scale
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or servers
  • Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from the App
  • Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, or transfer your rights to use the App
  • Use the App to harm minors in any way
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Share your account credentials or allow others to access your account

5. User Accounts and Data

5.1 Account Creation

The App uses Apple's App Store and RevenueCat to manage subscriptions. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

5.2 User Data

You retain all rights to any content you create within the App, including your prayer requests and responses, your personal journal entries, and your Bible verse assessments and memorization progress. By using the App, you grant us a license to use, store, and process your data as described in our Privacy Policy. All your prayer journal data is stored locally on your device and is not accessed by us unless you explicitly choose to back it up to iCloud.

5.3 Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the onboarding process and to update such information to maintain its accuracy.

6. Premium Subscriptions

6.1 Subscription Terms

Certain features of the App require a paid subscription ("Premium Features" or "Vesper Pro"). These features include:

  • Unlimited AI prayer generation (free users: 3 lifetime prayers)
  • Full prayer journal history (free users: last 7 days only)
  • Bible verse memorization history (5-day revisit feature)
  • Home screen widgets

Subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store and are subject to Apple's terms and conditions.

6.2 Payment

  • Subscriptions are charged to your Apple App Store account
  • Payment will be charged upon confirmation of purchase
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
  • You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple App Store account settings

6.3 Pricing

Current subscription options:

  • Monthly: $7.99 USD per month (or equivalent in your currency)
  • Annual: $49.99 USD per year (or equivalent in your currency)

6.4 Free Trials

We may offer free trial periods for Vesper Pro. You may be charged once the trial period ends unless you cancel before the trial expires. We reserve the right to modify or cancel free trial offers at any time.

6.5 Changes to Pricing

We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. For existing subscribers, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before any price increase takes effect. Price increases will not apply to your current subscription period if you purchased before the change.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Ownership

The App, including all content, features, functionality, software, design, text, graphics, logos, and underlying technology, is owned by the Developer and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Third-Party Content

Bible verses and content in the App are sourced from public domain sources and authorized translations. We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same.

7.3 User-Generated Content

You retain full ownership of all content you create within the App, including your prayer requests, personal journal entries, and memorization notes. Such content is stored locally on your device and is not accessed, used, or transmitted by us unless you explicitly grant permission.

7.4 Trademarks

"Vesper" and associated logos are trademarks of the Developer. You may not use these trademarks without prior written permission.

8. Medical and Spiritual Disclaimer

8.1 Not Professional Advice

THE APP IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGICAL, OR PROFESSIONAL SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE. The prayers, Bible verses, and content provided are for personal spiritual reflection and informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health counseling or therapy, medical diagnosis or treatment, guidance from qualified clergy or spiritual advisors, or professional psychological or psychiatric care.

8.2 Consult Professionals

If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, depression, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm, always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers and licensed mental health professionals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of content in this App.

8.3 Emergency Situations

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

  • United States: 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
  • France: 15 (SAMU) or 112 (European Emergency) or 3114 (National suicide prevention)
  • UK: 999 (Emergency) or 116 123 (Samaritans)
  • Germany: 112 (Emergency) or 0800-1110111 or 0800-1110222
  • Other EU Countries: 112 (European Emergency Number)

The App is not designed for crisis intervention or emergency support.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW (SUBJECT TO MANDATORY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS FOR EU CONSUMERS), 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; WARRANTIES REGARDING ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT; WARRANTIES THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; OR WARRANTIES THAT GENERATED PRAYERS WILL MEET YOUR SPIRITUAL OR PERSONAL NEEDS.

EU Consumer Notice: If you are an EU consumer, this disclaimer does not affect your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection laws, including rights to conformity of digital content and services under Directive (EU) 2019/770.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 EU Consumer Notice

For EU Consumers: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable consumer protection laws, or breach of the mandatory conformity requirements under EU law.

10.2 Exclusion of Damages

Subject to Section 10.1, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data; loss of goodwill or reputation; business interruption; personal injury or emotional distress (except where caused by our negligence); spiritual harm or religious offense; or any other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10.3 Maximum Liability

Subject to Section 10.1, our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred euros (€100.00).

11. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with the following third-party services:

  • RevenueCat: Subscription and payment processing
  • Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
  • PostHog: Analytics and usage tracking
  • Cloudflare Workers: API proxy for prayer generation
  • Apple App Store: Payment processing

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services, their privacy practices or terms of service, or any damages or losses caused by third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

12. Modifications to the App and Terms

12.1 Changes to the App

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the App. However, we will attempt to provide notice of material changes.

12.2 Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms indicates when they were last revised. Material changes will be notified through the App or via email (if provided). Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App and delete it from your devices at any time. Deleting the App does not automatically cancel paid subscriptions — you must cancel through your Apple App Store account settings.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms or engage in unauthorized or illegal activity.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all licenses granted to you will immediately terminate and you must cease all use of the App. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability. Your locally stored data will remain on your device until you delete it.

14. Geographic Availability

The App is controlled and operated by the Developer and is available worldwide. We make no representation that the App is appropriate or available for use in all locations. Access to the App from territories where its content is illegal is prohibited.

15. Accessibility

We strive to make the App accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of the App, please contact us and we will work with you to provide the information or service you seek through an alternative communication method.

16. Feedback

We welcome feedback, comments, and suggestions for improvements to the App. You acknowledge and agree that if you submit Feedback, we may use it without restriction or compensation to you, and you hereby grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into our products and services.

17. Apple Specific Terms

If you access the App via Apple's App Store, you acknowledge that:

  • These Terms are between you and the Developer, not Apple
  • Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support services
  • Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App
  • Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them
  • You must comply with Apple's App Store Terms of Service

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if that is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral.

20. Governing Law

20.1 EU Users

For users in the European Union, these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable EU country laws, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You are entitled to the protection afforded to consumers under EU consumer protection laws.

20.2 Non-EU Users

For users outside the European Union, these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

21. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

For EU consumers exercising their legal rights, please clearly indicate the nature of your request in the subject line.

22. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE APP, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE APP.

Last Updated: May 8, 2026 · Version 1.0