Welcome to Understanding Mission, a website provided by Langham Partnership UK and Ireland ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services, including the free Bible course and related features, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Purpose of the Website
Understanding Mission offers access to free Christian resources, including video lessons and interactive features to support group Bible studies and church leaders.
3. User Registration and Account
Certain features, such as submitting responses or accessing audio recording tools, may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep your account secure.
4. Audio Recording, Transcription, and Summarisation
The website provides a feature that allows Bible groups to record audio (such as discussions and reflections) for transcription and summarisation by our AI-based service.
a. User Responsibilities:
- You must ensure that all participants in a recording consent to their voices being recorded and transcribed.
- Recordings must be related to Bible study or appropriate group discussions.
- You are responsible for ensuring that no sensitive, confidential, or inappropriate material is recorded.
b. AI Processing Disclaimer:
- The AI transcription and summarisation feature is designed to provide helpful summaries but may not be 100% accurate.
- We do not store audio recordings permanently. Transcriptions may be saved for analysis and feedback purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
5. Prohibited Conduct
When using our website, you agree not to:
- Use the site for unlawful purposes
- Upload or share offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
- Record or upload audio without the consent of all participants
- Interfere with the operation of the website or attempt to access restricted areas without permission
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, videos, course materials, and software features, is the property of Langham Partnership UK and Ireland unless otherwise specified. You may use the course materials for personal or group study but may not reproduce, distribute, or commercialize the content without our written permission.
7. User-Generated Content
Any content you upload or submit, such as group notes or recorded audio, remains your property. By submitting such content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for purposes related to the service, including improving our AI systems.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
We strive to provide a secure and reliable service but cannot guarantee that the website will be free from errors or interruptions. The service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, Langham Partnership UK and Ireland will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, including the transcription and summarisation services.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website if you violate these Terms and Conditions or if we deem it necessary for security or maintenance purposes.
11. Changes to Terms and Conditions
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will reflect any changes.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the UK.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.
By using Understanding Mission, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. We thank you for joining us in exploring the Bible and engaging with this meaningful resource.