Terms of Use

Effective October 17, 2026 · These Terms of Use (“Terms”) are an agreement between you and Fremdly Marketing LLC (“Fremdly,” “we,” “us”) and govern the Holdfast apps for iOS and Android (including beta builds), the website at holdfastbible.com, and related services (together, the “Service”).

Accepting these Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. If you use the Service on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have authority to bind it, and “you” includes that organization.

Eligibility and accounts

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account, and older where the law of your country requires it (for example, up to 16 in parts of Europe) unless a parent or guardian consents. If you are under 18, or under the age of majority where you live, your parent or legal guardian must review and agree to these Terms for you. Holdfast is not directed to children under 13.

An account is optional. If you create one, provide accurate information, keep your sign-in credentials secure, and tell us promptly at support@holdfastbible.com if you suspect unauthorized use. You are responsible for activity under your account. You may not use the Service if you are barred from doing so under applicable law, including U.S. export control and sanctions laws.

Your license to use Holdfast

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download and use the app on devices you own or control, and to use the website, for your own personal, non-commercial Scripture memorization. On Apple devices, this license is limited to uses permitted by the Usage Rules in Apple’s Media Services Terms and Conditions. The Service is licensed, not sold. We and our licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted to you.

Subscriptions, free trials, and payments

• Who bills you. Paid features (such as Holdfast Pro) and any optional one-time purchases are sold through Apple’s App Store or Google Play and billed to your store account under the store’s terms. Prices, billing periods, and taxes are shown in the app and the store before you buy. Where offered, website purchases, such as church seat codes, are billed by Stripe instead of a store.
• Automatic renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period (for example, monthly or yearly) at the then-current price, and your store account is charged, unless you cancel in time. On Apple’s App Store, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. On Google Play, cancel any time before the renewal date.
• Free trials. Where offered, a free trial (for example, 7 days) is available only to eligible new subscribers, as determined by the store. Unless you cancel before the trial ends (on Apple’s App Store, at least 24 hours before it ends), the trial converts to a paid subscription and you will be charged the subscription price. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription, where the store applies that rule.
• Cancelling. You can cancel at any time in your Apple ID subscription settings or in Google Play subscriptions. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and you keep paid features until then. Deleting the app or your Holdfast account does not cancel a subscription.
• Refunds. Refunds follow the policy of whoever billed the purchase. Purchases made through the App Store are refunded under Apple’s policies; you can request one through Apple’s Report a Problem service. Purchases made through Google Play are refunded under Google Play’s refund policy. Purchases made on our website, such as church seat codes, are processed by Stripe and are non-refundable, except where the law requires a refund. We do not make separate refund promises beyond the above, so use the free trial, where offered, to evaluate Holdfast before you pay. Cancelling does not by itself refund or credit unused time. Nothing in these Terms limits rights you have under applicable law.
• Price changes. We may change subscription prices. The store will notify you in advance as its rules require and, where required, ask for your consent; if you do not agree, you can cancel before the new price applies.
• Changes to paid features. We may add, change, or remove features included in a paid tier. If we remove a material paid feature during a period you paid for, you may request a refund from the store under its policies.
• Optional one-time purchases, such as tips where offered, are voluntary, do not unlock additional features unless stated, and are non-refundable except as the store or the law requires.
• Pro gifts, where offered. A Pro gift is a one-time store purchase, not an auto-renewing subscription. One recipient redeems the code while signed in and receives 365 days of Pro from redemption. Any refund goes to the purchaser through the store, under the policies described above. A refunded or revoked purchase invalidates an unredeemed code and may remove the recipient’s access from that gift. A gift cannot be exchanged for cash or another item, and receiving one does not cancel an existing subscription; the subscriber must cancel it in the store.

Scripture and third-party content

Bible translations in the Service are either in the public domain or copyrighted by their publishers and provided under license, directly or through licensed partners such as API.Bible. Copyright notices and attribution shown with the text are part of the content and must not be removed or obscured. Your use of a licensed translation through the Service does not give you any separate right to copy, store, distribute, or publish that text, and some licensed text is available only while you are connected and cannot be saved.

Some topic lists behind Holdfast’s verse packs are adapted from OpenBible.info, licensed under CC BY 4.0. The adaptation selects and orders references only, contains no Bible text from OpenBible.info, and does not imply endorsement by OpenBible.info.

Translations and other third-party content are provided at the discretion of their rights holders. Their availability may change, and we may add, restrict (including by country), or withdraw any translation or content at any time, including when a license ends or a rights holder requires it, without liability to you. We do not guarantee that any particular translation will remain available, and subscriptions are not sold as a right to any specific translation.

The Service may link to or rely on third-party websites, services, and content that we do not control. We are not responsible for them, and your use of them is governed by their own terms.

Practice guidance

Holdfast’s practice guidance is generated by fixed rules and is for memorization only. It is not Scripture, not a Bible translation, and not commentary, theological instruction, pastoral counsel, or professional advice of any kind. You should rely on the Bible text itself and your own judgment. Recall scores, streaks, and review schedules are practice aids, not assessments of you.

Your content

Notes, reflections, and other content you create (“Your Content”) remain yours. Most of it stays on your device. For content you choose to send to us or store with the Service, such as your library backup or a feedback report, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, copy, transmit, and process it only as needed to operate, secure, and improve the Service for you and as described in our Privacy Policy. This license ends when the content is deleted from our systems, except for copies in backups that expire on their normal schedule. You are responsible for Your Content and confirm that you have the rights needed to provide it.

Acceptable use

You agree not to, and not to help anyone else to:

• copy, scrape, download in bulk, redistribute, or publish Scripture text or other content from the Service beyond your personal use, or remove copyright notices or attribution;
• bypass, disable, or interfere with licensing, territory, rate-limit, app-integrity, or other security or access controls;
• reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app, except to the extent the law expressly permits despite this restriction;
• access the Service with bots, scripts, or modified clients, or probe, scan, overload, or disrupt our servers or networks;
• use the Service for any unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, or infringing purpose, or to send abusive, harassing, or malicious content, including in feedback reports;
• impersonate anyone, or access another person’s account without permission; or
• sell, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Service, or use it to build a competing product.

Beta and test features

Holdfast is currently offered through TestFlight and Google Play testing, and we may offer beta, preview, or experimental features at any time. Beta builds and features are provided “as is” for testing, may contain errors, may not work as expected, and may be changed or removed at any time without notice. Beta access may be limited, may expire, and may be revoked. Features, translations, or data available in a beta (including licensed translations provided for testing) may not carry over to a public release. Please do not rely on beta builds as your only copy of anything important.

Our intellectual property and feedback

The Service, including its software, design, text, graphics, and the Holdfast name and logo, is owned by Fremdly or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our names, logos, or trademarks without our written permission. If you send us ideas, suggestions, or feedback, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use them for any purpose without obligation to you. This does not give us any right to publish the private content of your feedback reports, which we handle as described in our Privacy Policy.

Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal information. In the app, Export my data shares a JSON record, created on your device, of selected account, library, and study details available on that device, including eligible reflections and memory cues you wrote even when signed out. It excludes the app’s Scripture text, typed recall answers, missed-word text, email address, account ID, profile name, and credentials. It does not fetch a complete server copy and is not an importable backup. Treat it as private when sharing; the Privacy Policy’s export section explains its contents and limits. You can delete your account in the app or on our account deletion page.

Disclaimer of warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE, INCLUDING ALL SCRIPTURE TEXT, TRANSLATIONS, PRACTICE GUIDANCE, AND OTHER CONTENT, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. FREMDLY AND ITS LICENSORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; THAT ANY TRANSLATION OR FEATURE WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE; THAT DATA, BACKUPS, OR SYNC WILL NOT BE LOST OR CORRUPTED; THAT NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE DELIVERED; OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of these exclusions may not apply to you. Nothing in these Terms limits any statutory rights that cannot be limited by contract, including consumer guarantees under applicable law.

Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL FREMDLY OR ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) US $50.

These limits apply even if a remedy fails of its essential purpose, and they reflect a reasonable allocation of risk that is an essential basis of our agreement. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of these limits may not apply to you. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law, such as liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fremdly and its members, managers, employees, contractors, and licensors from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your misuse of the Service, Your Content, or your violation of these Terms or of any law or third-party right. We may assume the exclusive defense of any matter subject to this section, and you will cooperate with us.

Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time and may delete your account in the app or on our account deletion page. We may suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Service, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms, if required by law or a licensor, to protect the Service or other users, or if we discontinue the Service or a feature. If we discontinue the Service entirely, we will try to give reasonable advance notice. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including those on your content license, feedback, intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, and governing law.

Dispute resolution and arbitration

This section applies if you live in the United States. Please read it carefully; it affects your legal rights.

• Informal resolution first. Before starting arbitration or a lawsuit, you and we each agree to send the other a written notice describing the dispute and the relief sought, and to try in good faith to resolve it informally for at least 60 days. Send your notice to support@holdfastbible.com with the subject “Notice of dispute,” including your name, the email address tied to your use of Holdfast, and a description of the dispute.
• Binding individual arbitration. If the dispute is not resolved, you and Fremdly agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Service or these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis, administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, except as stated below. The Federal Arbitration Act governs this section. The arbitrator decides all issues, except that a court decides questions about the scope, enforceability, and validity of the class action waiver. Arbitration may take place by video or in the county where you live. Payment of arbitration fees will follow the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules.
• Exceptions. Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if it qualifies, and either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to stop infringement or misuse of intellectual property.
• Class action and jury trial waiver. YOU AND FREMDLY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. YOU AND FREMDLY EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. If this class action waiver is found unenforceable for a claim, that claim (and only that claim) will be decided in court, not in arbitration.
• 30-day opt-out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by emailing support@holdfastbible.com with the subject “Arbitration opt-out” within 30 days after you first accept these Terms, including your name and the email address tied to your use of Holdfast. Opting out does not affect any other part of these Terms.
• Changes. If we make a material change to this section, it will not apply to a dispute we had actual notice of before the change took effect.

If you live in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or another country whose law does not allow this section, it does not apply to you, and you keep the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence and to use any mandatory consumer dispute-resolution procedures available to you.

Governing law and venue

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the Service are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, USA, excluding its conflict-of-laws rules, and by applicable U.S. federal law. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the arbitration agreement above. Subject to that arbitration agreement, any claim that is not subject to arbitration will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Washington, and you and Fremdly consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts and waive any objection to venue there. If you are a consumer in the EU, UK, or another country with mandatory consumer protection laws, you also benefit from those laws, and you may bring claims in the courts of your country of residence.

Apple App Store additional terms

If you downloaded the app from Apple’s App Store (including through TestFlight), the following also apply and control over anything inconsistent in these Terms:

• These Terms are between you and Fremdly only, not with Apple Inc. (“Apple”). Fremdly, not Apple, is solely responsible for the app and its content.
• Your license is limited to a non-transferable license to use the app on Apple-branded products you own or control, as permitted by the Usage Rules in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, except that the app may be accessed by other accounts associated with you through Family Sharing or volume purchasing where available.
• Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support services for the app.
• If the app fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price, if any, for the app. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the app, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to a failure to conform to a warranty are Fremdly’s responsibility, to the extent not disclaimed in these Terms.
• Fremdly, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims by you or a third party relating to the app or your possession or use of it, including product liability claims, claims that the app fails to conform to any legal or regulatory requirement, and claims under consumer protection, privacy, or similar laws.
• If a third party claims that the app or your possession and use of it infringes that third party’s intellectual property rights, Fremdly, not Apple, is solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of that claim.
• You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a “terrorist supporting” country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
• You must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the app.
• Questions, complaints, or claims about the app should be directed to Fremdly Marketing LLC, Washington, USA, by email at support@holdfastbible.com or by phone at (971) 225-3779.
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.

Google Play additional terms

If you downloaded the app from Google Play, your use of Google Play is also governed by the Google Play Terms of Service. Google is not a party to these Terms and is not responsible for the app. Purchases, refunds, and subscription management are handled by Google Play under its policies, subject to applicable law.

General terms

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any terms shown to you at the point of purchase, are the entire agreement between you and Fremdly about the Service and supersede any prior agreements. If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the rest will remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent; we may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, or by operation of law. We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control. There are no third-party beneficiaries except as stated in the Apple section above. We may send you notices in the app, by email to the address associated with your account, or by posting on this website. Headings are for convenience only, and “including” means “including without limitation.”

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on this page and update the effective date. If a change is material, we will give reasonable notice, such as in the app or by email, before it takes effect. Changes will not apply retroactively. By continuing to use the Service after the changes take effect, you agree to the updated Terms; if you do not agree, stop using the Service and cancel any subscription.

Contact

Fremdly Marketing LLC, publisher of Holdfast.
App help, legal notices, and privacy requests: support@holdfastbible.com
Phone support: (971) 225-3779
General questions: hello@holdfastbible.com