Ktaba

Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Effective Date: April 21, 2026

Welcome to Ktaba. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Ktaba mobile application (“App”) provided by Prime Tecnologia LTDA, a Brazilian limited liability company (CNPJ 14.720.484/0001-58, NIRE 3120937742-4, registered with the Junta Comercial do Estado de Minas Gerais on December 1, 2011), headquartered at Av. do Contorno 6.594, Sala 1.601, Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, MG 30110-044, Brazil (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the App.

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

Table of Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Description of Service
  3. Account Terms
  4. User Content
  5. Bible Text and Translations
  6. Acceptable Use
  7. Intellectual Property
  8. Privacy
  9. Disclaimers
  10. Limitation of Liability
  11. Indemnification
  12. Termination
  13. Governing Law
  14. Dispute Resolution
  15. General Provisions
  16. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1

By creating an account, downloading, or using the App, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

1.2

If you are using the App on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and “you” refers to both you individually and the organization.

1.3

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through an in-app notification and update the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

2.1

Ktaba is a Bible reading and study application for iOS that provides the following features:

  • Bible Reader — Read multiple Bible translations with customizable themes, fonts, and layout
  • Annotations — Create highlights, notes, and bookmarks on Bible passages
  • Search — Search across Bible translations by text or reference
  • Reading Plans — Follow structured reading plans to guide your Bible study
  • Audio Bible — Listen to Bible passages read aloud
  • Cloud Sync — Optionally sync your annotations and reading progress across devices

2.2

The App is provided free of charge at launch. We reserve the right to introduce paid features, subscriptions, or premium tiers in the future. Any such changes will be clearly communicated, and existing free features will not be retroactively removed without notice.

2.3

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the App at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

3. Account Terms

3.1 Account Creation

Accounts are created exclusively through Sign in with Apple. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate information as facilitated by Apple’s authentication service.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Apple ID, which controls access to your Ktaba account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

3.3 Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the App’s settings. Upon account deletion:

  • All your personal data and synced content will be deleted from our servers within 30 days
  • Data stored locally on your device will remain until you uninstall the App
  • Anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be linked to you may be retained

3.4 One Account Per Person

Each person may maintain one account. We reserve the right to terminate duplicate accounts.

4. User Content

4.1 Ownership

You retain full ownership of all content you create within the App, including but not limited to:

  • Notes and annotations
  • Highlights and color selections
  • Bookmarks
  • Reading plan progress and selections

4.2 License to Us

By using cloud sync, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, transmit, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the sync service to you. This license terminates when you delete your content or your account.

4.3 Data Export

You have the right to export your user content at any time in a standard, machine-readable format. Contact us at privacy@ktaba.app to request an export.

4.4 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content of your notes and annotations. We do not monitor, review, or moderate user-created content stored in your private account.

5. Bible Text and Translations

5.1 Public Domain Translations

The App includes Bible translations that are in the public domain, including but not limited to:

  • King James Version (KJV) — Public domain
  • World English Bible (WEB) — Public domain
  • American Standard Version (ASV) — Public domain
  • Berean Standard Bible (BSB) — Used under applicable license terms

These texts are freely available and carry no copyright restrictions (except where noted). You may read, study, and engage with these texts within the App without limitation.

5.2 Licensed Translations

The App may include Bible translations that are provided under license agreements with their respective publishers. These translations:

  • Are used with proper authorization and attribution as required by the publisher
  • Are subject to the copyright and usage terms of the respective rights holders
  • May not be copied, extracted, or redistributed outside the App
  • Are displayed with the required copyright notices and attribution within the App

5.3 No Redistribution

Regardless of copyright status, you may not extract, scrape, or systematically download Bible text from the App for redistribution, republication, or use in competing products.

6. Acceptable Use

6.1 You Agree To

  • Use the App for personal, non-commercial Bible reading and study
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of others
  • Report any bugs, vulnerabilities, or abuse to us promptly

6.2 You Agree NOT To

  • Scrape or crawl — Use automated tools to extract Bible text, data, or content from the App
  • Reverse engineer — Decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the App’s source code, algorithms, or infrastructure
  • Redistribute Bible text — Extract and distribute Bible text obtained from the App, whether through manual copying in bulk or automated means
  • Circumvent security — Attempt to bypass authentication, access controls, or security measures
  • Interfere with service — Disrupt, overload, or impair the App’s infrastructure or other users’ experience
  • Impersonate — Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using the App
  • Abuse APIs — Access the App’s backend services or APIs outside of the App’s intended interface
  • Commercial use — Use the App’s content, design, or features for commercial purposes without written permission

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Property

The following are the property of Prime Tecnologia LTDA and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws:

  • The App’s source code, architecture, and software
  • The App’s visual design, user interface, and user experience
  • The Ktaba name, logo, and brand assets
  • Original content created by us (e.g., reading plan structures, curated collections)

7.2 Bible Text

Public domain Bible translations included in the App are not our intellectual property and remain in the public domain. Licensed translations remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

7.3 Third-Party Components

The App may include open-source software components, each subject to its own license. A list of open-source components and their licenses is available within the App’s settings.

7.4 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the App, you grant us an unrestricted, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback without obligation to you.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 “As Is” Provision

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 Bible Text Accuracy

While we strive to present Bible text accurately, we do not warrant that the text is free from typographical or formatting errors. The texts included in the App are reproductions of established public domain and licensed translations.

9.3 Not Professional Advice

The App is a Bible reading and study tool. It is not a substitute for:

  • Pastoral counsel or spiritual direction
  • Professional counseling, therapy, or mental health services
  • Legal, medical, or financial advice
  • Formal theological education or seminary training

You should seek qualified professionals for matters requiring professional advice or pastoral care.

9.4 Availability

We do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times or that it will operate without interruption or error. Service may be affected by maintenance, updates, network conditions, or circumstances beyond our control.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PRIME TECNOLOGIA LTDA AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of data or content
  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of use or functionality
  • Emotional distress
  • Any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App

10.2

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR FIFTY US DOLLARS ($50.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10.3

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Prime Tecnologia LTDA and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Your user content
  • Any dispute between you and a third party relating to the App

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App and delete your account at any time through the App’s settings. You may also uninstall the App from your device at any time.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, if we reasonably believe:

  • You have violated these Terms
  • Your account has been used for unauthorized or illegal activity
  • Continued access poses a security risk to the App or other users
  • It is required by law or legal process

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the App ceases immediately
  • We will delete your personal data and synced content from our servers within 30 days, unless retention is required by law
  • Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 4.1 (User Content Ownership), 7 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), 13 (Governing Law), and 14 (Dispute Resolution)

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Judicial District of Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil (Comarca de Belo Horizonte/MG), and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts, except where mandatory consumer protection laws of the user’s country of residence provide otherwise.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at legal@ktaba.app and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve any dispute within 30 days of receiving your notice.

14.2 Binding Arbitration

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, you and Prime Tecnologia LTDA agree to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration administered by a mutually agreed-upon arbitration service, rather than in court, except as set forth below.

14.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may bring a claim in small claims court if it qualifies. Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

14.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND PRIME TECNOLOGIA LTDA AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

14.5 Opt-Out

You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions by sending written notice to legal@ktaba.app within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. If you opt out, the Governing Law and jurisdiction provisions in Section 13 will apply.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Prime Tecnologia LTDA regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

15.3 Waiver

The failure of Prime Tecnologia LTDA to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, internet service disruptions, or power failures.

15.6 Notices

We may provide notices to you through the App, via email to the address associated with your account, or by other reasonable means. Notices to us should be sent to legal@ktaba.app.

15.7 Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights. Apple Inc. is not a party to these Terms, but as a third-party beneficiary of these Terms with respect to the App distributed through the Apple App Store, Apple has the right to enforce these Terms against you.

15.8 Apple App Store Terms

Your use of the App is also subject to the terms and conditions of the Apple App Store. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the Apple App Store terms, the Apple App Store terms shall prevail with respect to your use of the App Store.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • General inquiries: support@ktaba.app
  • Legal matters: legal@ktaba.app
  • Privacy concerns: privacy@ktaba.app
  • Developer: Prime Tecnologia LTDA, a Brazilian limited liability company (CNPJ 14.720.484/0001-58, NIRE 3120937742-4, registered with the Junta Comercial do Estado de Minas Gerais on December 1, 2011)
  • Headquarters: Av. do Contorno 6.594, Sala 1.601, Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, MG 30110-044, Brazil
  • Phone: +55 31 3555-3410

These Terms of Service are effective as of the date listed above and apply to all users of the Ktaba application.