Terms and Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Bible Characters, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website.

Free Educational Service

Bible Characters is completely free to use. We believe that learning about the Bible should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. Our mission is to provide summarized information, fun facts, quizzes, and Bible references for biblical characters to make biblical learning accessible to people of all ages.

We continuously work on adding more biblical characters and improving existing content. Features and content may be updated, modified, or expanded without prior notice.

Use of Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Bible Characters, its operators, representatives, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including "junk mail," "chain letters," "spam," or any other similar solicitation
• To misuse, misrepresent, or abuse our content for illegal, fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful purposes, including but not limited to scams, fraud, or any criminal activity

Intellectual Property Rights

The content on Bible Characters, including educational materials, website design, original illustrations, and compiled character information, is the property of Bible Characters and is protected by copyright. Stock illustrations are used under commercial license from Freepik, Depositophotos, Adobe Stock, and iStock. Biblical text and historical facts remain in the public domain.

You may use our educational content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. Churches, schools, and educational institutions may use our materials freely with proper attribution. Commercial use requires written permission.

You may print, download, and share portions of our educational material for personal study, teaching, and educational purposes, provided that you maintain attribution to Bible Characters and do not claim ownership of the content.

Content and Accuracy

We value authenticity. All biblical character information provided on Bible Characters is hand-written and fact-checked by our team. However, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy and encourage users to verify information with original biblical sources.

While our textual content is hand-written, illustrations are sourced from licensed stock platforms (Freepik, Depositophotos, Adobe Stock, iStock) under commercial subscription agreements, with some original artwork created by our team. Some stock illustrations may include AI-generated content provided by these platforms. We are transparent about our content creation methods and sources.

Biblical Content and Age Appropriateness

Bible Characters presents authentic biblical narratives, which may include depictions and descriptions of historical events such as violence, death, warfare, and mature themes. These stories are presented in their original biblical context for educational purposes.

We recommend parental guidance for children, as some content may include:

• Depictions of violence, warfare, and death
• References to mature themes including adultery and murder
• Illustrations of biblical events that may be intense for some viewers
• Descriptions of suffering, persecution, and crucifixion

All content is presented in an educational context and reflects the authentic biblical narrative. Illustrations are stylized and appropriate for educational use, but some may contain symbolic depictions that could be intense for sensitive viewers.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you understand the nature of biblical content and that some material may not be suitable for all ages without guidance.

User-Generated Content

When you submit content to us through our contact form or email communications, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute such content for the purpose of improving our website and services.

You are solely responsible for any content you submit and must ensure it does not violate any laws or infringe on any third-party rights.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website excludes all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website, including:

• We do not warrant that the website will be constantly available or available at all
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the website
• Biblical interpretations and character information are provided for educational purposes and may reflect particular theological perspectives
• Our content is hand-written and fact-checked, though some illustrations may include AI-generated content from licensed platforms
• User progress is stored locally in your browser and may be lost if you clear browser data or change devices

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Bible Characters, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, consequential, or special damages of any kind, however caused, including loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, incurred by you or any third party.

Our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this website.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Norway, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Norwegian courts.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity will not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions will be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through our contact form below or via email. We're here to help clarify any aspects of these terms or address any concerns you may have.