Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
Effective Date: February 26, 2026
Welcome to Bible Scholar Kids. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Bible Scholar Kids mobile application (the “App”) operated by Bible Scholar Kids (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to these Terms. If you are a parent or guardian allowing a child to use the App, you agree to these Terms on behalf of your child.
1. Description of Service
Bible Scholar Kids is an educational mobile application designed for children ages 6–12. The App provides:
- Interactive Bible quizzes across 163 episodes
- Illustrated Bible stories using Sweet Publishing artwork
- A virtual lamb companion (“Shepherd”) that grows with the user
- A built-in Bible reader with 6 translations
- Verse memorization with spaced repetition
- A prayer journal
- A parent dashboard for monitoring progress
The App is intended as an educational supplement and is not a substitute for parental guidance, church attendance, or formal religious education.
2. Eligibility and Parental Responsibility
2.1. The App is designed for children ages 6–12. Children under 13 should use the App under parental supervision.
2.2. By allowing your child to use the App, you as a parent or guardian:
- Agree to these Terms on behalf of your child
- Accept responsibility for monitoring your child's use of the App
- Acknowledge that certain features (in-app purchases, parent dashboard, progress reset) are protected behind a parent gate but are not a substitute for parental oversight
2.3. The App does not require user accounts or collect personal information from children (see our Privacy Policy for details).
3. Subscriptions and Billing
3.1. Free Tier
The App can be used for free with the following limitations:
- Access to the first 10 episodes only
- 5 hearts (lives) per day, which regenerate over time
- 1 quiz type (multiple choice)
- Basic daily verse (no memorization tools)
3.2. Premium Subscriptions
Premium subscriptions remove limitations and unlock additional features:
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $4.99 USD/month | Billed monthly |
| Yearly | $49.99 USD/year | Billed annually |
| Family | $79.99 USD/year | Up to 5 profiles |
Prices may vary by region and are displayed in your local currency.
3.3. Auto-Renewal
All subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
3.4. Free Trials
We may offer free trial periods for new subscribers. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will automatically begin and you will be charged the applicable fee.
3.5. Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's subscription management:
- iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Bible Scholar Kids → Cancel
- Android: Google Play Store → Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → Cancel
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain premium access until that date.
3.6. Refunds
Refund requests must be directed to Apple (for iOS) or Google (for Android) through their respective refund processes. We do not process refunds directly.
3.7. Price Changes
We reserve the right to change subscription prices. If we do, we will provide notice through the App or the app store, and the new price will take effect at the start of your next billing period.
4. Acceptable Use
4.1. You agree to use the App only for its intended purpose: Bible education for children.
4.2. You agree not to:
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the App
- Use the App for any commercial purpose without our written consent
- Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to interact with the App
5. Intellectual Property
5.1. App Content — The App's code, design, user interface, quiz questions, story content, educational text, and original artwork are owned by Bible Scholar Kids and protected by copyright law. All rights reserved.
5.2. Bible Illustrations — Episode cover illustrations are from Sweet Publishing's Bible Illustration Collection, used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0).
5.3. Bible Text — Bible text displayed in the App is sourced from publicly available translations. The King James Version (KJV) is in the public domain.
5.4. User-Generated Content — Content created by users within the App (prayer journal entries, Bible highlights, bookmarks) remains the property of the user and is stored locally.
5.5. Trademarks — “Bible Scholar Kids,” the Bible Scholar Kids logo, and the Shepherd lamb character are trademarks of Bible Scholar Kids.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.1. The App is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
6.2. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure; that results obtained from the App will be accurate or reliable; that any errors will be corrected; or that the App will be compatible with all devices.
6.3. The App is an educational tool and does not represent any specific church, denomination, or theological tradition. Bible content is presented in a non-denominational, age-appropriate manner.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bible Scholar Kids and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the App.
7.2. Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in subscription fees during the 12 months preceding the claim.
7.3. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bible Scholar Kids and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the App, violation of these Terms, or violation of any third-party rights.
9. Termination
9.1. You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.
9.2. We may suspend or terminate access to the App or specific features if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms, are using the App in a harmful manner, or continued access poses a legal or safety risk.
9.3. Upon termination, all locally stored data remains on your device until you uninstall the App.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Governing Law and Disputes
11.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11.2. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the App shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
11.3. You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not as part of a class, consolidated, or representative action.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bible Scholar Kids regarding your use of the App and supersede any prior agreements.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Bible Scholar Kids
Email: legal@biblescholarkids.com
Support: support@biblescholarkids.com
Website: biblescholarkids.com