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Ordination Prep — Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 19, 2026 Version: 1.0

By accessing or using the Ordination Prep web application ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

The Service is owned and operated by Ian Engebrecht ("Owner," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and the Owner.

1. Description of the Service

Ordination Prep is a browser-based study tool designed to help seminary students and ordination candidates prepare for ordination exams. The Service provides flashcards, typed-answer questions, multiple-choice quizzes, a Jeopardy-style study mode, spaced repetition scheduling, and AI-assisted answer grading.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1. You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service.

2.2. You access the Service by signing in through a third-party OAuth provider (currently Google and GitHub). By signing in, you authorize us to receive your name and email address from the OAuth provider.

2.3. During onboarding, you may be asked to provide additional information such as your church, school, or organization affiliation and a daily study target. You agree to provide accurate and current information.

2.4. Your account is personal to you. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

2.5. Your use of the OAuth provider (e.g., Google) is subject to that provider's own terms of service and privacy policy. We encourage you to review those policies.

2.6. By using the Service, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that all notices and communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

3. Grant of License

3.1. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial study purposes.

3.2. This license does not constitute a sale of or ownership interest in the Service, its software, its question bank, or any study content. You are granted access to the Service, not ownership of any part of it.

3.3. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1. The Service, including but not limited to its software, source code, design, user interface, question bank, study content, algorithms, and documentation, is the exclusive property of the Owner and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

4.2. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names associated with the Service are the property of the Owner.

4.3. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in the Service beyond the limited access license described in Section 3.

4.4. User-generated data (such as your study progress and typed answers) remains associated with your account but does not constitute ownership of the underlying questions, content, or system that generated or evaluated that data.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree that you will not:

5.1. Share your login credentials with any other person or allow others to access the Service through your account.

5.2. Scrape, crawl, spider, or use any automated means to access, extract, or copy content from the Service.

5.3. Attempt to bypass, disable, or circumvent any authentication, authorization, or security mechanisms of the Service, including administrative controls.

5.4. Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Service, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by applicable law.

5.5. Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

5.6. Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from the question bank or study content provided through the Service.

5.7. Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service or the data contained therein.

5.8. Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

6. Study Content Disclaimer

6.1. The Service is an educational study aid only. The questions, answers, grading, and all other study content provided through the Service are intended to supplement your preparation and are not a substitute for thorough personal study, mentorship, or formal instruction.

6.2. The Service does not provide authoritative theological counsel, doctrinal guidance, legal advice, or any form of professional advice.

6.3. AI-assisted grading is provided as a convenience and may not always be accurate. AI-generated feedback may contain errors, omissions, or fabricated information. The AI model powering grading may change over time, which could affect grading consistency. AI grading does not reflect the judgment of any seminary, denomination, or examining body. You should not rely solely on AI-generated feedback to assess your readiness for ordination exams or oral examinations.

6.4. We make no guarantee that using the Service will result in passing any exam, achieving ordination, or any particular outcome. You are solely responsible for your preparation and results.

7. User Data

7.1. When you use the Service, we collect and store the following information:

  • Your name and email address (provided via OAuth sign-in)
  • Church or school affiliation (provided during onboarding)
  • Study activity data, including question attempts, grades, time logs, and session history
  • Your timezone
  • A daily study target preference

7.2. We use this information to operate the Service, personalize your experience, and track your study progress.

7.3. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do share certain data with third-party service providers as necessary to operate the Service, as described in Section 7.6.

7.4. The Service does not use cookies beyond what is necessary for session authentication.

7.5. For more detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7.6. AI-Assisted Grading and Third-Party Data Processing. When you submit a typed answer for AI-assisted grading, the text of your answer, the associated question, and the expected answer may be transmitted to a third-party AI service provider for automated evaluation. This data is sent solely for the purpose of generating grading feedback and is not used for advertising or marketing. The AI provider may process this data according to its own terms and privacy policy. We select providers that offer data processing agreements and opt out of model training on user data where such options are available.

7.7. If you have questions about your data, you may contact us using the information in Section 15.

8. Account Suspension and Termination

8.1. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for suspension or termination may include, but are not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Abusive, disruptive, or unauthorized use of the Service
  • Extended inactivity
  • Requests from law enforcement or other government agencies

8.2. You may stop using the Service at any time. If you wish to have your account data deleted, contact us using the information in Section 15.

8.3. Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately. Sections 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13 survive termination of these Terms.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

9.2. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE OWNER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE
  • ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
  • ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE, INCLUDING AI-GENERATED GRADING AND FEEDBACK

9.3. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from the Owner or through the Service, creates any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL
  • COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM EXAM FAILURE, DELAYED ORDINATION, OR ANY ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL OUTCOME
  • DAMAGES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON AI-ASSISTED GRADING OR FEEDBACK
  • DAMAGES ARISING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA

REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF THE OWNER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10.2. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE OWNER'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO THE OWNER FOR ACCESS TO THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) FIFTY UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD $50.00).

10.3. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Owner from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your misuse of the Service or use in violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property or privacy right
  • Any content or data you submit to or through the Service

12. Changes to These Terms

12.1. We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" and "Version" at the top of this document.

12.2. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of material changes, such as by posting a notice within the Service or sending a notification to the email address associated with your account.

12.3. Your continued use of the Service after the revised Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service.

12.4. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

13.2. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Colorado, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13.3. Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

14. General Provisions

14.1. Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Owner regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14.2. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3. Waiver. The failure of the Owner to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14.4. Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the Owner. The Owner may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not confer any third-party beneficiary rights.

14.6. Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, internet or power outages, or failures of third-party service providers.

14.7. Feedback. Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding the Service are entirely voluntary, and we are free to use such feedback without obligation or compensation to you.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, your account, or the Service, please contact:

Ian Engebrecht Email: legal@ordinationprep.com

Last updated: August 19, 2026