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Terms of Use

Last updated: 1 May 2026

These are the terms of use for Vesper ("the app"), an iOS app published by Lars Holmstrom, operating as a sole trader in Melbourne, Australia (ABN: 58 778 326 834) ("we", "us", "our").

By downloading or using Vesper, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the app.

What Vesper is

Vesper is a contemplative scripture and spiritual practice app for iOS. It includes Bible translations, cross-references, commentary excerpts, reading plans, and journaling features. Most of the app is free; some features require a paid subscription.

Your account (or lack thereof)

Vesper doesn't have user accounts. You don't sign up, you don't give us an email. Your data lives on your device. This means:

Subscriptions and billing

How it works

Vesper offers two paid subscription options through Apple's App Store:

A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Pricing in your local currency is shown on the paywall before you subscribe.

Auto-renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Apple charges your Apple ID account for the renewal at the same price you originally paid.

Free trial

If you start a free trial and don't cancel before it ends, you'll be charged for the subscription at the price shown when you signed up. To avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.

Managing or cancelling

All subscription management is handled by Apple, not by us. Go to Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions on your iPhone. You can cancel any time, and you'll keep access until the end of the current paid period.

Refunds

We don't process refunds — Apple does. Request refunds through Apple at https://reportaproblem.apple.com.

If you're in Australia, nothing in these terms excludes the consumer guarantees you have under the Australian Consumer Law, including the right to a refund for major failures.

Acceptable use

Vesper is for personal, non-commercial use. Don't:

Content and licensing

Vesper bundles the following scripture and reference content:

Reading plan content, journaling prompts, original UI text, photography, and the app itself are © Lars Holmstrom. All rights reserved.

You can use the bundled scripture content for your personal study and quote it as you would any other Bible. You can't extract the database, scrape the app, or republish bulk content.

Subjective content disclaimer

Vesper is a tool for spiritual practice. It's not pastoral counselling, theological instruction, or a substitute for professional mental health support. Commentary excerpts and reading plans are provided for reflection and shouldn't be treated as medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional or a crisis service in your country.

"As is"

The app is provided "as is" and "as available". We try hard to make it work well, but:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude all implied warranties. Nothing in these terms excludes any rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law or other non-excludable consumer protection legislation that applies to you.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claim relating to Vesper is limited to the amount you've paid us for the app in the 12 months before the claim arose. We're not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses.

This limitation doesn't apply where it would be unlawful — for example, it doesn't limit liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any rights under the Australian Consumer Law that can't be excluded.

Changes to the app

We may add, change, or remove features at any time. We may also discontinue the app entirely. If we discontinue the app and you have an active paid subscription, we'll work with Apple to issue a pro-rata refund where applicable.

Changes to these terms

If we change these terms, we'll update the "Last updated" date and post a notice in the app or on the website. Continued use after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Termination

You can stop using Vesper at any time by deleting it. We may terminate your access if you breach these terms — for example, by trying to reverse engineer the app or extract its content for redistribution.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any dispute will be handled by the courts of Victoria, Australia, unless mandatory consumer protection law in your country requires otherwise.

Apple-specific terms

Vesper is distributed through the Apple App Store. You acknowledge:

Contact

Lars Holmstrom, sole trader (ABN: 58 778 326 834)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
hello@tryvesper.app