Terms of Service | ReligionCompare

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ReligionCompare, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

2. Description of Service

ReligionCompare provides educational, factual, citation-backed information about world religions for comparison and learning purposes. The content is not religious advice, legal advice, or a substitute for professional guidance.

3. User Accounts

You may create an account to access community features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account. You must provide accurate information and be at least 13 years old (16 in the EU).

4. Community Guidelines

When participating in community features, you agree to: be respectful of all religions and their adherents; not engage in hate speech, harassment, or discrimination; cite sources when making factual claims; not proselytize or attempt to convert others; and follow our full Community Guidelines.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on ReligionCompare, including text, design, and code, is protected by copyright. Factual information is presented under fair use with proper citations. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.

6. User Content

By posting content (forum posts, comments), you grant ReligionCompare a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the service. You retain ownership of your content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates our guidelines.

7. Disclaimers

ReligionCompare is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy and cite all sources, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Religious interpretations vary by tradition, denomination, and individual. Content should not be used as the sole basis for any decision.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ReligionCompare and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms or our community guidelines. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify users of material changes.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@religioncompare.com.