American Bible Society, including the Trauma Healing Institute and any other affiliates (collectively, “ABS”) has created the following Terms & Conditions of Use (“Terms & Conditions”) to apply to users and visitors of this website, mobile applications, and all digital assets contained or offered therein (collectively, our “Services”).
These Terms & Conditions are integrated into our Privacy Notice.
Except as otherwise prescribed by applicable law, in the event of any inconsistency between the English language version and local language version of this Terms & Conditions, the English Language version will prevail.
Please carefully read these Terms & Conditions before using our Services. By using our Services, you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions, including the Binding Arbitration Clause and Class Action Waiver described below, and the Privacy Notice.
If you do not agree to the Terms & Conditions, then you must not use our Services. If you violate the Terms & Conditions, we reserve the right to deny you access to our Services, together with any and all other legal remedies.
The headings used are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms & Conditions.
Use the Services at your own risk. The content and the Services are for your general Personal Information and use only.
The Terms & Conditions are between you and ABS, and they govern your access and use of the Services.
We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to review and in some instances print content from our Services (e.g., our website) for your personal and educational purposes as long as they do not violate any aspect of these Terms & Conditions or applicable law, including our intellectual property and other proprietary rights in and to the Services or the intellectual property rights of another party. We reserve the right to terminate or limit your access to our Services and/or the licenses granted for any reason (or no reason) and in our sole discretion.
We reserve the right to, at any time, temporarily or permanently, modify or discontinue any features associated with the Services with or without notice and, for any reason, including performing maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. We will endeavor to provide notice before any scheduled upgrades. We (and our licensors) remain the sole owner of all rights, title, and interest in the Services. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Services are unavailable at any time or for any period.
All content, features, and functionality available through our Services, including but not limited to design, artwork, hyperlinks, text, videos, calendars, software, images, technical drawings, blog posts, podcasts, audio, images, art, code, configurations, graphics, other files, and their selection and arrangement (“Materials”) are either the proprietary property of us, our affiliates, or licensors and are protected by United States and international intellectual property and proprietary rights laws. We reserve any and all rights to the Materials. The Materials may not be modified, copied, distributed, framed, reproduced, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted, transmitted, or sold in any form or by any means in whole or in part without our prior written permission except you may download and print Materials for non-commercial uses that are not competitive with or derogatory to us, provided that you keep all copyright or other proprietary notices intact, do not alter such Materials, and do not further reproduce, publish or distribute such Materials. Please note that this limited consent may be revoked at any time by us and does not include consent to republish Materials on the Internet, or any intranet or extranet site, or to incorporate the Materials in any database or other compilation. Any other use of the Materials is strictly prohibited. You further agree that you will not systematically extract, collect, or harvest through electronic means or otherwise, any data or data fields from our Services, including but not limited to customer identities or Personal Information (as defined in our Privacy Notice).
For more information on how to comply with fair use and copyright laws when using ABS-managed content found on this website, such as Bible translations and other resources, please review this policy: [LINK]
All registered and unregistered trademarks visible or accessible through our Services are trademarks of ABS, or licensors, and may not be copied, imitated, or used in whole or in part without the prior written permission of us, or our owners. All page headers, customer graphics, button icons, and scripts are service marks, trademarks, and/or trade dress of ours or our affiliates and may not be copied, imitated, or used in whole or in part without our prior written permission.
ABS integrates Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and associated technology into its operations and IT systems. In so doing, ABS is focused on the ethical use of AI, best practices for AI applications within ABS and its affiliates, education and training of ABS personnel regarding AI, setting expectations for TPPs processing of ABS Data or accessing ABS Systems, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements regarding the development and implementation of AI technologies.
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms & Conditions, you are prohibited from using the Services or its related content:
Our Services, including our website and any mobile applications, are intended only for users over the age of eighteen (18).
CHILDREN: If you are under eighteen (18) years of age, please do not use or access our Services at any time or in any manner. Please Contact Us at info@americanbible.org if you believe that we have mistakenly or unintentionally collected information from a child under the age of eighteen (18). We will take prompt and appropriate steps to delete it.
If you create a link to a page of this website, you do so at your own risk and the exclusions and limitations set forth above will apply to your use of our website or Services by linking to it.
Please refer to our Privacy Notice on our website for information about the types of Personal Information we collect, how we use it, how you can control the use and disclosure of it, and how you may access and update information about you provided to us. You understand that your Personal Information may be transferred over various networks, and there may be changes to such information to confirm and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
1. Errors, Inaccuracies, & Omissions
Our Services, including our website and application, may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to company offerings, promotions, packages, programs, events, and materials. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information. We disclaim all liability and responsibility placed on such information by you, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders or programs if any information about the Services or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order, request, submission, payment, form, etc.).
We do not take on any obligation to update, amend, or clarify information in the Services or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing, dates, availability, location, products, and services, except as required by law.
No specified update or refresh data applied in the Services or on any related website should be taken to indicate that all information in the Services or on any related website has been modified or updated.
2. Links to the Services
You may not create a link to any page of our Services without our prior written consent. If you do create a link to a page of our Services, you do so at your own risk and the exclusions and limitations set out above will apply to your use of our Services by linking to it.
3. Links on the Services to Third Party Websites
Our Services might include links to other websites, mobile applications, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of any other website and do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any other party’s materials or websites or for any other materials, products, or services of other websites. We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any other party’s websites or other platforms. Please review carefully other party’s website notices, policies, and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Claims, complaints, questions, or concerns regarding other parties should be directed to that party.
OUR SERVICES, AND THE INFORMATION ON OR AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR SERVICES, IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DURABILITY, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE, REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE. YOU AGREE THAT FROM TIME TO TIME WE MAY REMOVE THE SERVICES FOR INDEFINITE PERIODS OF TIME OR CANCEL THEM AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE TO YOU. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE EXCLUDE ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES RELATING TO OUR SERVICES, OR RELATED CONTENT, FOR WHICH IS OR MAY BE PROVIDED BY ANY AFFILIATES OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING IN RELATION TO ANY INACCURACIES OR OMISSIONS IN OUR SERVICES AND/OR OUR LITERATURE. YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE OR ANY OF ITS CONTENT, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING AND ACCESSING THE SERVICE.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ABS and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, vendors, partners, contractors, agents, licensors, or other representatives and all their successors and assigns with respect to claims, costs (including attorneys’ fees and costs), damages, liability and expenses or obligations of any kind arising out of or in connection with your access to or misuse of the website. ABS reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any claim subject to indemnification, and in such case, you agree to cooperate with us to defend such claim.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and except to the extent arising from our gross negligence or intentional misconduct, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, and our employees, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, disbursements, and costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Notice, or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or rights of a third party. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you shall cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. You shall not settle any actions or claims on our behalf without our prior written consent.
The Terms & Conditions and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania without reference to any conflict of law rules.
You agree that you will not use the Services in any country or in any manner prohibited by any applicable laws, restrictions, or regulations.
1. Arbitration Notice
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You and we agree that if there is any dispute or claim arising from or related to our Services, these Terms & Conditions, and/or the Privacy Notice it will be resolved by confidential binding arbitration in Philadelphia, PA rather than in court, after first giving Notice of the Dispute (“Notice”) to the other party and the opportunity to discuss resolution within thirty (30) days of such notice. The notice to us should be sent to 101 North Independence Mall East FL8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155. This notice must include a description of the nature and basis of the claims the party is asserting, and the relief sought.
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If you and we are unable to resolve the claims described in the notice within thirty (30) days after the notice is sent, you or ABS may initiate arbitration proceedings. There is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is limited. However, an arbitrator can award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court (including injunctive and declaratory relief or statutory damages) and must follow the provisions of these Terms & Conditions as a court would. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY FORFEITING YOUR RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY AND TO OTHERWISE PROCEED IN A LAWSUIT IN STATE OR FEDERAL COURT.
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The Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law apply, and the American Arbitration Association (AAA) will administer the arbitration under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes. Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the AAA’s rules.
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The arbitration shall be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or at another mutually agreed-upon location. If the value of the relief sought is $10,000 or less, you or we may elect to have the arbitration conducted by telephone or based solely on written submissions, which election shall be binding on you and us subject to the arbitrator’s discretion to require an in-person hearing if the circumstances warrant. Attendance at an in-person hearing may be made by telephone by you and us unless the arbitrator requires otherwise.
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The arbitrator will decide the substance of all claims in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania including recognized principles of equity and will honor all claims of privilege recognized by applicable law. The arbitrator’s award shall be confidential, final, and binding, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
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Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms & Conditions to the contrary, you and ABS agree that if we make any change to this section (other than a change to any notice address or website link provided herein) in the future, that change shall not apply to any claim that was filed in a proceeding against us prior to the effective date of the change. Moreover, if we seek to terminate this section, any such termination shall not be effective until thirty (30) days after the version of the Terms & Conditions containing this section is posted to the website and shall not be effective as to any claim that was filed in a proceeding against us prior to the effective date of termination.
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CLASS ACTION WAIVER: YOU AND ABS AGREE THAT DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND US WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, we each waive any right to a jury trial. We also both agree that you or we may bring a suit in court to enjoin infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights.
2. Claims and Disputes Must be Filed Within One Year
To the extent permitted by law, and without limiting the effect of any disclaimer contained herein, any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to your use of the Services, including, without limitation, any website or mobile application or other Services-related product, services, or other content must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises. This section applies to you and your heirs, successors, and assigns.
To the extent that any provision of these Terms & Conditions is deemed to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, including the binding arbitration clause and class action waiver, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms & Conditions. Such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
These Terms & Conditions are effective until terminated. We may terminate this agreement at any time without notice to you and may deny you access to our Services.
There are no third-party beneficiaries to the Terms & Conditions. We shall have the right to assign our rights or delegate any of its responsibilities under these Terms & Conditions to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, consolidation, or reorganization for the sale of substantially all of our assets.
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We reserve the right to change, modify, or amend these Terms & Conditions at any time to reflect changes in our practices and service offerings. If we modify our Terms & Conditions, such changes will be effective upon posting. It is your obligation to check our current Terms & Conditions for any changes. These Terms & Conditions may only be modified in writing. Any ambiguities in the interpretation will not be construed against the drafter.
If you have any questions about the Terms & Conditions, please Contact Us:
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