Guidelines for using this site and its tools.
"Let all things be done decently and in order."
~ 1 Corinthians 14:40
Effective: March 14, 2026
There is but one only living and true God, who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions, immutable, immense, eternal, incomprehensible, almighty, most wise, most holy, most free, most absolute, working all things according to the counsel of His own immutable and most righteous will, for His own glory. He is most loving, gracious, merciful, long-suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. ~ Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch. 2.1
This site exists because of that God, and for His glory alone. It was built out of a sincere desire to help believers and seekers alike grow in their knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, deepen their love of the Almighty, and find encouragement for the journey of faith. Every tool on this site, from the Bible Reader to the reading plans, from the study notes to the shared resources, was made freely and prayerfully with one aim: that the God who is most wise, most holy, and most loving would be magnified, and that His people would be edified.
This is not a commercial venture. It is a labor of love offered to the Church. If it helps even one soul draw nearer to the Lord, it has served its purpose.
That said, what follows is a set of practical terms that govern the use of this site and its tools. Please read them carefully.
This site (including rfrmd.com, gdswrd.com, and lvngwrd.com, collectively "the site") is a personal, non-commercial Christian resource built for personal devotion, family worship, Bible study, and gospel conversation. By accessing or using any part of the site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you should discontinue use of the site immediately.
The site and all of its tools, including the Bible Reader, notes, sharing features, and reading plans, are provided free of charge for personal, educational, and devotional use. You may use the site for your own study, share it with others, and use notes features to support your time in Scripture. Commercial use, scraping, automated access, or any use that is inconsistent with the site's devotional purpose is not permitted.
The notes sharing feature allows you to share your personal Bible study notes with others using short word codes. By sharing notes through this feature, you affirm that the content you share is your own and that it is consistent with the purpose of this site: edification, encouragement, and Christ-centered study of Scripture.
All shared notes pass through a content moderation system. Notes that contain explicit language, hate speech, threats or violence, dangerous content, or content that exploits vulnerable persons will be rejected. Repeated violations result in escalating restrictions on your ability to share, ranging from brief timeouts to extended blocks.
Shared notes are stored temporarily by default (1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days depending on your selection). Permanent share codes are available only to site administrators. All shared content may be removed at any time and without notice.
The ESV Bible text is provided through the ESV API, which is owned and operated by Crossway. Access to the ESV translation within this site requires a simple registration step using your email and a passphrase. Your email is never stored in plaintext; it is processed using a one-way cryptographic hash for lookup purposes only. Your ESV API key is encrypted with a key derived from your passphrase and stored in your browser. The site operator cannot read your API key or your passphrase.
ESV text is displayed under the terms of the ESV API Terms of Use from Crossway. You may not copy, redistribute, or republish ESV text beyond what those terms allow.
Your privacy is respected. The site uses GoatCounter for lightweight, cookieless analytics. No personal information is collected, stored, or shared with third parties. No cookies are set. No fingerprinting is used. For full details, see the Privacy section on the About page.
The site stores your preferences, notes, and reading progress in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share it through the notes sharing feature. Clearing your browser data will remove this locally stored information. You are responsible for maintaining your own backups using the export feature provided. The site operator is not responsible for any loss of locally stored data.
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ASV text is in the public domain.
The text of the King James Version (KJV) is in the public domain in the United States. In the United Kingdom, rights in the Authorized Version are vested in the Crown and administered by Cambridge University Press under royal letters patent.* This site reproduces KJV text on a non-commercial basis for personal devotion and Bible study. The site operator is actively researching the full scope of Crown Copyright as it applies to digital, non-commercial Bible tools, and will update these terms and the availability of the KJV accordingly as that understanding develops.
* For more information on KJV rights and permissions, see Cambridge University Press or the relevant guidance from the Crown.
Articles and written content on this site are authored for devotional and educational purposes. Nothing on this site constitutes professional theological counsel, legal advice, medical advice, or any form of licensed professional guidance. For details on how content is produced, see the Content Integrity Notice.
By using this site's interactive features (notes sharing, registration), you agree not to submit content that is profane, hateful, threatening, exploitative, or otherwise contrary to the edifying purpose of this site. The site operator reserves the right to block access to sharing features, remove content, or restrict use for any user who violates these guidelines, at any time and without prior notice.
The site and all of its content, tools, features, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The site operator expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy, reliability, and non-infringement. No warranty is made that the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected, or that any data (including notes, reading progress, and preferences) will be preserved.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the site operator, including any contributors, volunteers, or affiliates, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages of any kind, including but not limited to damages for loss of data, loss of profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to use) the site, its content, tools, or services, even if the site operator has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the site operator, and any contributors, volunteers, or affiliates, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the site or its features; (b) any content you submit, share, or transmit through the site; (c) your violation of these Terms of Use; (d) your violation of any rights of any third party; or (e) any misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the site's content, including theological, devotional, or educational material.
The site may contain links to or integrations with third-party services, including but not limited to the ESV API (Crossway), GoatCounter, and GitHub. The site operator has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Texas.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and the site operator regarding the use of the site, and supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.
These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Material changes will be noted with an updated effective date at the top of this page.
If you have questions about these terms, you are welcome to reach out.
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