Last Updated: February 12, 2025
These Terms of Use govern how you interact with NurGuide. By using this app, you agree to these Terms.
1. ACCEPTANCE
Your use of NurGuide constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must not use the app.
2. LICENSE TO USE
We grant you a limited, personal, non-commercial license to use NurGuide.
You may:
- Download and use the app on your personal device
- Access features for personal Islamic education
You may NOT:
- Copy, modify, or distribute the app or its content
- Reverse engineer or decompile the app
- Use the app for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright or trademark notices
- Create derivative works from the app
3. APP FEATURES
NurGuide provides the following features:
A. AI Islamic Guide:
- Multilingual conversational assistant
- Provides Islamic information with references
- Operates within Islamic domain
CRITICAL: All AI responses are FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and may contain errors. YOU MUST cross-verify all information and references with qualified Islamic scholars.
B. Prayer Timer:
- Location-based prayer times
- Calculated using GPS coordinates
CRITICAL: Prayer times may be inaccurate. ALWAYS verify with your local mosque.
C. Qibla Direction:
- GPS-based compass toward Kaaba
CRITICAL: Qibla direction may be incorrect. Verify with mosque markings when possible.
D. Tasbeeh Counter:
- Digital counter for dhikr
E. Daily Ayat/Hadith:
- Quranic verses and Hadith delivered daily
CRITICAL: References provided must be CROSS-VERIFIED with authentic Islamic sources.
4. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY
ALL FEATURES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
This app:
- Does NOT provide religious rulings (Fatwas)
- Does NOT replace qualified Islamic scholars
- Does NOT guarantee accuracy of any information
- Should NOT be your sole source of Islamic knowledge
5. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
When using NurGuide, YOU MUST:
- Verify all AI responses with qualified scholars
- Cross-check prayer times with local mosques
- Confirm Qibla direction independently
- Verify all Quranic and Hadith references
- Understand that content may contain errors
- Accept full responsibility for your religious practices
6. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You may NOT:
- Use the app to spread misinformation about Islam
- Rely solely on AI responses for important religious decisions
- Use the app for unlawful purposes
- Attempt to hack or compromise the app
- Share false or misleading content generated by the app
- Use automated tools to access the app
- Violate any applicable laws or Islamic principles
7. AI CONTENT DISCLAIMER
The AI Islamic Guide:
- May produce INACCURATE or INCOMPLETE responses
- Cannot understand context like human scholars
- Should be treated as a STARTING POINT for learning, not final answers
- Provides references that MUST be verified independently
- Does NOT constitute scholarly opinions
- Cannot replace personalized guidance from Imams
WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:
- Any actions taken based on AI responses
- Errors or omissions in AI content
- Misinterpretation of AI guidance
- Religious consequences from using AI features
8. PRAYER TIMES DISCLAIMER
Prayer times are calculated using:
- Your GPS coordinates
- Islamic calculation methods
IMPORTANT:
- Times may vary from other sources
- GPS accuracy affects calculations
- Local mosque times are authoritative
- Set reminders with buffer time
- We are NOT responsible for missed prayers
9. LOCATION DATA USE
By enabling location services, you allow us to:
- Calculate prayer times for your area
- Determine Qibla direction from your position
- Provide location-based content
You can disable location access anytime in device settings. This will affect location-dependent features.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content in NurGuide is protected by intellectual property laws.
- App code, design, and graphics are owned by NurGuide
- You may NOT extract, copy, or redistribute app content
- Quranic text is divine revelation (not copyrighted)
- Translations and compilations may be copyrighted
11. USER CONTENT
If you create personal content (bookmarks, notes):
- You retain ownership of your personal data
- We may store this data to provide app functionality
- You must not create or share prohibited content
If future versions allow community features, you may NOT post:
- Offensive or inappropriate content
- Content violating Islamic principles
- Misinformation or false Islamic claims
- Copyrighted material without permission
12. THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS
NurGuide uses:
- Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In
- Prayer time calculation APIs
- Location services
These services have separate terms and privacy policies. We are NOT responsible for third-party services.
13. NO WARRANTIES
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
We do NOT guarantee:
- Accuracy of content
- Reliability of features
- Uninterrupted service
- Compatibility with all devices
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:
- Errors in prayer times, Qibla, or any content
- Missed prayers or incorrect religious practices
- Reliance on AI-generated information
- Service interruptions or technical issues
- Data loss or security breaches
- Any damages resulting from app use
YOUR USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
15. SERVICE MODIFICATIONS
- Change features or functionality anytime
- Update calculation methods or data sources
- Modify the user interface
- Add or remove content
We are not required to provide notice of changes.
16. ACCOUNT TERMINATION
- You may delete your account anytime
- We may terminate accounts violating these Terms
- Upon termination, your access ends immediately
17. CHANGES TO TERMS
We may update these Terms of Use anytime. Changes are effective when posted. Continued use means acceptance of new Terms.
18. CONTACT
For questions about these Terms of Use:
Email: support@nurguide.com
IMPORTANT REMINDER
NurGuide is a TOOL to support your Islamic journey.
It does NOT replace:
- Qualified Islamic scholars and Imams
- Your local mosque community
- Traditional Islamic education
- Authentic scholarly sources
Always seek knowledge from qualified teachers and verify information before acting upon it.
May Allah accept our efforts and guide us to the truth.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY USING NURGUIDE, YOU CONFIRM:
- You understand this app is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
- You will VERIFY all information with qualified scholars
- You accept that content may contain ERRORS
- You understand we make NO CLAIMS of accuracy
- You will NOT rely solely on this app for Islamic guidance
- You accept ALL RISKS of using this app