These Terms describe the agreement between you and Monstrance when you use the Service. They are written to be readable rather than impenetrable, but the legal effect is real. By using Monstrance, you accept these Terms.
By accessing or using Monstrance (the "Service") — whether via monstrance.app, the Monstrance progressive web app, or any native mobile application published under the Monstrance name — you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Monstrance is a Catholic prayer companion that offers daily Mass readings, the lives of the saints, the great masterworks of Catholic art, prayers, devotions, and related contemplative content. The Service is provided by Jeff Neumeier (the "Operator"), based in Mendocino County, California, United States.
The Service is offered in pre-launch as a preview and is subject to ongoing development. Features may be added, modified, or removed without notice. The intended commercial launch is during 2026, at which point certain features may be offered as paid subscriptions through Apple's App Store or Google Play Store.
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are between 13 and the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may use the Service only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.
By using the Service, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements and that any information you provide is accurate.
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial spiritual use.
You may not:
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You will not:
All original content, design, and software code in the Service — including the Monstrance wordmark, brand identity, application code, editorial selections, curation, and arrangement of public-domain materials — is the property of the Operator and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The "Monstrance" name and brand are protected trademarks of the Operator.
Monstrance is built on a foundation of public-domain Catholic patrimony: the Douay-Rheims Bible, historical liturgical texts, the writings of the saints, and the great masterworks of Catholic visual art (paintings, sculptures, architecture) whose copyrights have long expired. These underlying works belong to no one — they belong to the universal Church. Where attribution is appropriate, we provide it; where the work is public domain, we honor that status.
Liturgical references (lectionary day-pairings, feast days, mass schedules) follow the Roman Lectionary published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Our renderings of scripture text use the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible (public domain). Our image collection is sourced from Wikimedia Commons, the Web Gallery of Art, The Met Open Access, and other freely-licensed public-domain repositories. We do not reproduce copyrighted Lectionary text or copyrighted scripture translations.
The current version of the Service does not accept user-submitted content. If future versions add prayer journal entries, examination-of-conscience features, prayer intentions, or similar user content:
These Terms will be updated with specific provisions if and when such features ship.
The Service is currently offered free of charge during pre-launch. When paid features become available, they will be offered through Apple In-App Purchase or Google Play Billing in accordance with those platforms' terms. Subscription pricing, billing periods, renewal policies, and cancellation rights will be clearly disclosed at the point of purchase. Refund requests should be directed to Apple or Google through their standard channels.
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components. Monstrance is a prayer companion, not a substitute for the sacraments, pastoral care, professional spiritual direction, mental-health care, or medical care. If you are in spiritual crisis, contact a priest. If you are in mental-health crisis, contact a qualified professional or, in the United States, dial 988.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will the Operator be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to use the Service. The Operator's total cumulative liability for any claim arising out of these Terms or the Service will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100) or the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, whichever is greater. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Operator from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Service in violation of these Terms or any applicable law.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and governing law) will so survive.
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the Service are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. The exclusive venue for any judicial action shall be the state or federal courts located in Mendocino County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Before initiating any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and provide a written description of your concern, allowing us 30 days to attempt to resolve the matter in good faith. This requirement is intended to encourage early, informal resolution and is not a waiver of either party's other legal rights.
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after the updated Terms take effect constitutes acceptance. For material changes that increase user obligations or reduce user rights, we will provide prominent advance notice within the Service.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Operator regarding the Service. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right. You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Questions about these Terms should be directed to:
Email: [email protected]
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