Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 27, 2026
Welcome to DrawNear. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Draw Near mobile application (“App”). By downloading or using the App, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the App.
About DrawNear
Draw Near is a free Christian spiritual formation app designed to help users seek God’s help through guided spiritual practices, Scripture, prayer, and biblical reflection. The App is provided for personal, non-commercial use.
No Registration Required
You may use DrawNear without creating an account or registering. Because no user accounts are required, you are responsible for maintaining access to your own device and any information you choose to save on it.
Permitted Use
You may use Draw Near only for lawful purposes. You agree not to copy, modify, or distribute the App or its content without permission; reverse engineer or attempt to access the App’s source code; interfere with the operation or security of the App; or use the App in any unlawful or harmful manner.
Intellectual Property
All content within Draw Near-including text, graphics, audio recordings, guided practices, logos, images, and software—is owned by DrawNear or used with permission and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may use the content for your personal spiritual growth but may not reproduce, publish, or distribute it without prior written permission.
Spiritual Guidance Disclaimer
DrawNear provides Christian devotional and educational content intended to encourage spiritual growth. The App is not a substitute for pastoral counseling, professional mental health treatment, medical care, legal advice, or other professional services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, a mental health crisis, or believe you may harm yourself or others, seek immediate assistance from qualified professionals or emergency services.
No Guarantees
While we strive to provide helpful biblical content, we do not guarantee that use of the App will produce any particular spiritual, emotional, or personal outcome. Your spiritual growth depends on many factors beyond the App itself.
Availability
We work to keep Draw Near available and functioning properly, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature of the App at any time without prior notice.
Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. Draw Near is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or operation of those third-party services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The App is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, Draw Near disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Draw Near and its owners, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App. Your use of the App is at your own discretion and risk.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted within the App or on our website with a new Effective Date. Continued use of the App after changes become eftective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@drawnear.com.