Terms of Service

By downloading, installing, or using the Sow mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

Sow is a Bible devotional and journaling application that provides:

• Daily scripture reading and devotional guidance
• Personal journaling and reflection features
• Prayer recording and tracking
• AI-powered scripture exploration assistance (Ask Sow)
• Cloud synchronization across your Apple devices via iCloud

3.1 Free and Plus Tiers

Sow offers both free and Plus subscription options:

• Free Tier: Includes unlimited devotionals, Bible reading, journaling, voice prayer, iCloud sync across devices, and limited access to Ask Sow (AI chat).
• Sow Plus: Everything in Free, plus expanded Ask Sow usage, unlimited custom Bible plans, unlimited shared plans, and spiritual habit insights.

3.2 Subscription Options

Sow Plus is available in the following options:

• Monthly subscription
• Annual subscription (best value)
• Lifetime purchase (one-time payment)

3.3 Billing and Renewal

• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
• You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase.

3.4 Refunds

All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. Refund requests must be made through Apple according to their refund policies. We cannot process refunds directly.

3.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices. Any price changes will apply to the next billing cycle after notice is provided.

To use Sow, you must sign in using either:

• Sign in with Apple
• Sign in with Google

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create in Sow, including:

• Devotional reflections and journal entries
• Prayer recordings and transcriptions
• Personal notes and annotations

5.2 Content Storage

Your content is stored:

• Locally on your device (all users)
• In Apple's iCloud for cross-device sync (all users)

We do not access, review, or use your personal devotional content for any purpose other than providing the service.

5.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you create. While Sow is designed for spiritual reflection, we do not monitor or endorse any specific theological views expressed in your personal content.

6.1 AI Chat Assistant

Sow includes an AI-powered chat feature to help you explore Scripture. By using this feature:

• You understand that AI responses are generated by third-party services (OpenAI)
• AI responses should not be considered authoritative theological teaching
• You should verify any scriptural interpretations with trusted sources

6.2 AI Limitations

The AI assistant is not a substitute for:

• Professional pastoral counseling
• Mental health services
• Crisis intervention

If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact appropriate emergency services or crisis hotlines.

Bible text is provided through API.Bible and is subject to their terms of service and the Fair Use Management System (FUMS). Different translations may have different copyright restrictions.

You agree not to:

• Use the App for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Circumvent any rate limiting or usage restrictions

The Sow app, including its design, features, and branding, is owned by Sow and protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

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.

These Terms are between you and Sow, not Apple. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App. In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price for the App to you. Apple has no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App.