Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Translator's Hebrew Bible (THB) service at hebrewbible.dev ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Translator's Hebrew Bible is an interactive digital hexapla that presents biblical texts across six major traditions (Hebrew Masoretic Text, Greek Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, Samaritan Pentateuch, English translations, and Qumran manuscripts) with word-level morphological analysis. The Service is operated by Michael Muzar.

3. Intellectual Property and Licensing

• The Translator's Hebrew Bible platform software is © 2025 Michael Muzar
• The Service is released under the MIT License
• Source materials are derived from established critical editions and morphological databases used in biblical scholarship
• You may use, modify, and distribute the platform software under the terms of the MIT License
• Biblical texts presented are based on public domain or openly licensed scholarly editions

4. Disclaimer of Accuracy

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. NO CLAIMS OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY ARE MADE REGARDING THE CONTENT, TRANSLATIONS, MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS, OR INTERPRETATIONS PROVIDED.

Scholarly Responsibility: While THB is built on established academic resources, users should consult authoritative critical editions and primary sources for formal scholarly research. The platform is intended as a research tool, not as a substitute for rigorous academic methodology.

5. Data and Privacy

THB does not collect personal data. The Service uses browser local storage exclusively to save your layout preferences on your device. No tracking, analytics, or data collection systems are implemented. See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

6. Accessibility

THB strives to be accessible to users with disabilities and aims to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards where feasible for a multi-language biblical text platform.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• THE OPERATOR ASSUMES ZERO LIABILITY for any damages, losses, or issues arising from use of the Service
• YOU USE THE SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK
• THE OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES arising from your use of the Service
• NO WARRANTY IS PROVIDED regarding the accuracy of biblical texts, translations, or morphological analysis

8. User Conduct

Users are expected to:

• Use the Service respectfully and for legitimate educational, research, or personal study purposes
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the academic nature of the platform and the communities it serves
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, compromise, or interfere with the Service's operation
• Not use automated tools to scrape or download large portions of the content

9. Academic Use and Attribution

When using THB for academic research or publication:

• Cite primary sources and critical editions, not THB itself, for textual evidence
• Acknowledge THB as a research tool if it significantly aided your work
• Verify all textual and morphological data against authoritative sources
• Follow standard academic protocols for biblical scholarship

10. Service Availability

While THB is designed for reliability and long-term availability, the operator makes no guarantees regarding:

• Continuous availability or uptime
• Absence of technical errors or interruptions
• Maintenance schedules or updates
• Long-term preservation of the Service

11. Right to Terminate Access

The operator reserves the right to terminate or restrict access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice. This includes but is not limited to cases of abuse, excessive automated usage, or technical necessity.

12. Modifications to Terms

These Terms may be updated at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms. Users are responsible for periodically reviewing these Terms.

13. Open Source Nature

The THB platform is released under the MIT License. You may:

• Download, modify, and host your own version of the platform
• Contribute improvements back to the project
• Use the code for commercial or non-commercial purposes
• Distribute modified versions under the same license

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact and Support

For questions about these Terms or the Service, contact information is provided on the website. However, no formal support services are guaranteed or provided.

By using hebrewbible.dev, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.