Terms of Service

Last updated: 7/14/2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the EGW Research platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.

Purpose and Scope

EGW Research is an independent platform designed for:

  • Educational research and study of Ellen G. White writings
  • Academic and scholarly research purposes
  • Personal study and spiritual growth
  • Non-commercial educational use

User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Use the platform only for educational and research purposes
  • Respect copyright laws and fair use guidelines
  • Provide proper attribution when using generated content
  • Not attempt to circumvent security measures
  • Not use the platform for commercial distribution without permission

Copyright and Fair Use

All Ellen G. White content is used under fair use provisions for educational and research purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with applicable copyright laws. Generated PDFs and compilations are for personal study and should not be redistributed commercially.

Independence Disclaimer

This platform is an independent project not officially affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church or the Ellen G. White Estate. We acknowledge their authority over the official Ellen G. White writings and encourage users to consult official sources.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Limitation of Liability

The platform maintainers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform. This includes any inaccuracies in content or technical issues.

Open Source License

This platform is released under the MIT License. The source code is available at GitHub for transparency and community contribution.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through our GitHub repository.