TapTap Bible Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Effective Date: September 24, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the TapTap Bible mobile application ("App" or "Service"). These Terms form a legally binding contract between the solo developer kukuDev ("Operator") and you ("User" or "you"). By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Service.

1. About the Service

TapTap Bible is an application designed to help you transcribe Bible verses, save personal bookmarks, share transcription activities with other users in groups, and track progress. The Service aims to support your spiritual growth and help you meditate more deeply on the Bible.

2. Acceptance of Terms and Age Restriction

2.1. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy. You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2.2. If you are accessing or using the Service on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms. In that case, "you" will refer to that entity.

3. User Accounts and Nicknames

3.1. Account Creation: To use certain features of the Service (e.g., group features, data synchronization), you must create an account. Accounts can be created via Google or Apple social logins. You must provide accurate and complete information upon registration.

3.2. Nickname: You are required to set a nickname after creating an account or when using group features. This nickname will be used to identify you within groups.

• The nickname must be between 2 and 12 characters long.
• The nickname can only consist of a combination of one language (e.g., Korean, English) and numbers. Mixing languages is not permitted.
• The nickname cannot contain special characters or spaces.
• The nickname cannot contain profanity, slander, religious blasphemy, political expressions, or other inappropriate content.
• The nickname cannot be a duplicate of another user's nickname.
• The nickname cannot be changed once set. Please choose carefully.

3.3. Accuracy of Account Information: You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the information provided by your social account. The Operator is not responsible for any issues arising from false information.

3.4. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and social accounts, and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify the Operator immediately of any unauthorized use or other security breaches.

3.5. Guest Mode: You can use the Service in guest mode without creating an account. In guest mode, transcription records are stored only locally on your device, and some features like group functions and data sync are limited. Guest mode data may be permanently lost if you lose your device or delete the app.

4. Use of the Service

4.1. Permitted Use: You may use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You must use the Service in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

4.2. Prohibited Conduct: You shall not engage in the following acts in connection with your use of the Service:

• Attempting to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise create derivative works of the Service or any part thereof.
• Copying, distributing, selling, licensing, transferring, publicly displaying, publicly performing, publishing, or transmitting the Service or any part thereof without the Operator's express written consent.
• Using the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
• Uploading or transmitting any material that contains computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other malicious code intended to damage or disrupt the functionality of the Service.
• Spamming, harassing, bullying, or otherwise interfering with other users.
• Collecting or storing other users' personal information.
• Attempting to circumvent or disable any security features of the Service.
• Imposing an excessive or disproportionate load on the Service.
• Damaging the reputation of the Operator or interfering with the operation of the Service.
• Violating any other applicable laws or these Terms.

4.3. Group Features:

• Group Creation and Participation: Users can create or join a set number of groups (currently up to 5).
• Group Content: All transcription records, activity timelines, etc., shared within a group are considered "User Content" and are regulated under Section 5 of these Terms.
• Group Management: All members within a group have equal permissions. However, changing or deleting group information can only be done by the group creator. Any member can leave the group.

4.4. Advertisements: The Service may display advertisements to you. You acknowledge and agree that such advertisements are a part of the Service and are essential for its provision.

4.5. Security Check: The Service may perform a security check to determine if your device is rooted/jailbroken or has other security vulnerabilities. If a security risk is detected, your use of the Service may be restricted to protect your personal information and data.

5. User Content

5.1. Ownership: All rights to all content that you create, submit, post, or transmit through the Service, such as your transcription records and bookmark memos ("User Content"), belong to you.

5.2. License Grant: By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant the Operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable license to use, operate, improve, promote, display to other users, and otherwise utilize such User Content as necessary to operate the Service in accordance with these Terms and the Privacy Policy. This license remains in effect until you delete your account or remove the content from the Service.

5.3. Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your User Content and any consequences arising from its posting or transmission. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party (including copyrights, trademarks, and privacy rights).

5.4. Content Monitoring: The Operator has no obligation to prescreen User Content but reserves the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that is deemed to violate these Terms or is otherwise illegal or inappropriate.

6. Third-Party Services and Content

6.1. The Service may be integrated with services and features provided by third parties, such as Firebase (authentication, database, cloud functions, messaging), Google AdMob (advertising), Google Sign-In, and Apple Sign-In. When you use these third-party services, you are subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. The Operator assumes no responsibility for any third-party services.

6.2. The Service may contain links to other websites, applications, or services. The Operator has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites, applications, or services.

7. Copyright and Intellectual Property

7.1. The Service (including all software, design, text, graphics, images, logos, audio, and video content) is the property of kukuDev or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2. The Bible texts provided within the Service are in the Public Domain, using versions with expired copyrights (e.g., KJV, Korean Revised Version). The Operator does not claim ownership of Public Domain Bible texts.

7.3. You may not use or reproduce any part of the Service in any manner other than as expressly permitted by these Terms without the Operator's express written consent.

8. Privacy Policy

For information about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." THE OPERATOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OPERATOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE. THE OPERATOR'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID, IF ANY, TO USE THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless kukuDev from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Changes to the Terms

The Operator reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. For material changes, the Operator will provide notice through an in-app announcement or other reasonable means at least 30 days before the new terms take effect. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service.

13. Termination of Service

The Operator may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, with or without notice, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be resolved exclusively by the courts of the Republic of Korea.

15. Miscellaneous Provisions

15.1. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

15.2. Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the Operator. The Operator may freely assign its rights or obligations under these Terms without notice.

15.3. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Operator concerning the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals, and representations.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact: support@kukudev.com