App Terms of Service

Using the HSHW app

The HSHW app provides Christian ministry teachings, Bible-study features and a personal notebook. These terms govern use of the app and its account services. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the service. The app is currently offered without an app subscription or in-app advertising. Your internet, mobile-data or device provider may charge for access.

Our App Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled. These app terms do not replace the separate terms of Google, your device platform or a content provider.

Your account

An account is optional for reading and local notes. If you create one, provide an email address you control, keep sign-in credentials secure and contact us if you believe someone has accessed it without permission. Do not impersonate another person or use an account you are not authorised to access.

Account methods are available only when configured. Google sign-in uses the Google account you authorise; it does not give HSHW access to your mailbox or Drive. You are responsible for the information you choose to place in your account.

Your notes and backups

You keep ownership of your original notes and uploaded profile image. You permit HSHW and its service providers to store, transmit, display and process that information as needed to provide your requested features, protect the service and respond to support or legal requirements. This permission does not transfer ownership of your notes or authorise their publication as ministry teachings.

Device notes stay local unless you choose to move them to an account. Account sync needs connectivity and can be delayed. Recovery copies and sync reduce the chance of loss but cannot guarantee recovery in every circumstance. Keep an additional export if the information is important to you, and protect exported files.

Only store material you have permission to use. Take particular care with prayer requests and private information about other people. Notes are not a monitored way to contact the ministry or obtain urgent help.

Teachings, Bible versions and copyright

Ministry teachings, artwork, recordings, Bible texts and dictionary material may be owned by HSHW or other rights holders. You may use the app’s reading, playback, study, download and sharing features subject to the notices and permissions shown with that content. A personal study feature does not grant permission to redistribute a complete Bible, recording, image or dataset.

Keep required source and copyright notices when using an authorised sharing feature. Availability of Bible versions and downloads depends on provider access, permissions, geography and connectivity. An unavailable version is not promised merely because it appears in a selector. Do not bypass access restrictions or remove attribution.

Search and generated answers

Generated teaching-search answers can contain mistakes, omit context or misunderstand a question. Check the cited original teaching notes and Scripture. Generated summaries are not Scripture and do not replace the source material or personal judgment.

The app is a study resource, not medical, legal, financial or emergency advice. Seek appropriate professional or emergency assistance when needed.

Responsible use

• Do not use the service unlawfully or upload content that violates another person’s rights.
• Do not attempt to access someone else’s notes, defeat security controls or misuse account recovery.
• Do not send malware, interfere with the service or use automated requests to evade usage limits.
• Do not misuse the ministry’s name or branding to suggest an endorsement that has not been given.

Availability and changes

We may update, correct, limit or withdraw features or content to maintain the service, meet publisher requirements or protect users. Service interruptions, provider changes and device problems can affect access and sync. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or that every item will remain available indefinitely.

We may restrict an account where reasonably necessary to address misuse, a security risk or a legal obligation. Contact us if you believe a restriction is mistaken or need help accessing your personal records.

Leaving the service or requesting deletion

You may stop using the app at any time. Signing out, removing Google access or uninstalling does not itself delete your HSHW account or its synced content.

You can permanently delete your account yourself in Profile → Manage account → Delete account. Review the warning and confirm; ministry approval is not needed. This removes your sign-in account and associated cloud study data. Export anything you want to keep first. Separate device-only notes, exported files, other devices and provider recovery copies are handled as explained in the Privacy Policy. If you cannot access your account or need help, email info@hshwministries.org.

Your legal rights

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded, including applicable rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Subject to those rights, the service is provided as available and we do not promise that its content is complete or suitable for every purpose. Responsibility for any loss is determined under applicable law.

These terms do not require you to give up mandatory protections that apply where you live. Contact the ministry if you have a concern about the service or these terms.

Updates and contact

We may update these terms as the app changes. We will publish the updated version here with its date and bring material changes to your attention where appropriate. For questions, support or account requests, email info@hshwministries.org.