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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 27, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shru ("the Service"), operated at shru.app and via the Shru mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Shru is an educational platform that helps users explore ancient wisdom from sacred texts including the Bhagavad Gita, Tirukkural, Hanuman Chalisa, and more. The Service includes verse reading, audio recitation, interactive quizzes, real-life scenarios, an AI-powered virtual mentor, and gamification features.

3. Accounts

You must create an account to use most features of the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activity under your account. You must provide accurate information and keep it up to date.

4. Subscriptions & Payments

Shru offers free and paid subscription plans. Paid plans are billed through Apple In-App Purchase on a monthly or yearly basis. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

  • Free Plan: Access to all verses, translations, word meanings, limited quizzes and scenarios per day, and gamification.
  • Monthly Plan ($3.99/mo): Everything in Free plus audio recitation, virtual mentor, and unlimited quizzes and scenarios.
  • Yearly Plan ($29.99/yr): Everything in Monthly plus offline audio downloads and early access to new books.

You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial periods.

5. Content & Intellectual Property

The sacred texts presented in Shru (verses, translations, and traditional commentary) are drawn from public domain or openly licensed scholarly sources. Our original content — including the app design, AI-generated educational material, gamification system, and branding — is owned by Shru and protected by copyright law.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content without permission.

6. AI-Generated Content

Certain features (virtual mentor, quiz generation, scenarios) use artificial intelligence. While we strive for accuracy and respectfulness, AI-generated content may occasionally contain errors. The AI mentor is not a substitute for qualified spiritual or religious guidance.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or abuse the API
  • Circumvent subscription restrictions or rate limits
  • Share account credentials or subscription access
  • Submit harmful, abusive, or offensive content to the AI mentor
  • Attempt to access other users' data

8. Respect for Sacred Texts

Shru is built with deep respect for the sacred texts and traditions it presents. We ask that all users engage with the content respectfully. We reserve the right to restrict access for users who use the Service in ways that are disrespectful to the texts or their traditions.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that AI-generated content will be perfectly accurate.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shru shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. Upon deletion, your data will be removed per our Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the Service or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at support@shru.app.