The Research Portal

Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2026

Nature of the Service

The Research Portal is an extractive-only research tool. This means:

  • All search results are verbatim quotes or direct links from our indexed sources.
  • No AI-generated summaries, paraphrases, or interpretations are provided.
  • Results are deterministic—the same query returns the same results from our corpus.

No Preaching, Doctrine, or Interpretation

The Research Portal is a neutral research tool. The system does not:

  • • Provide theological commentary or interpretation
  • • Offer doctrinal positions or denominational viewpoints
  • • Recommend, endorse, or promote any particular belief system
  • • Generate devotional or inspirational content

The inclusion of any author, translation, or source in our corpus does not imply endorsement of that source's views by The Research Portal.

This neutrality applies specifically to the Research Portal's search and research system. Separately labeled authored content, including books, videos, or explanatory materials, represents the views of its respective author(s) and does not alter the neutral, extractive-only operation of the research system.

No Guarantees

While we strive for accuracy, The Research Portal makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Completeness — Our corpus represents a curated selection of sources. It does not include all existing Scripture translations, historical writings, or modern scholarship.
  • Accuracy beyond cited sources — We reproduce verbatim text from our indexed sources. We do not verify the accuracy of claims made within those sources.
  • Fitness for any particular purpose — The service is provided as-is for research and reference purposes only.

User Responsibilities

By using The Research Portal, you agree to:

  • • Use the service for lawful research purposes only
  • • Not attempt to circumvent usage limits or access controls
  • • Not redistribute copyrighted content from our corpus without proper attribution
  • • Not use automated tools to scrape or mass-download content

Subscription Terms

  • • Subscriptions are billed monthly via Stripe
  • • You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the billing period
  • • Refunds are available per our Refund Policy
  • • Group licenses include the primary payer plus 6 invited members (7 total)

Questions?

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at [email protected]