Ora

Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to Ora. These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a binding legal agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Ora App ("Ora," "we," "our," or "the Company") governing your access to and use of the Ora mobile application, the oraapp.io website, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Binding agreement

By creating an account, downloading, installing, or using the Service in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms that may apply.

1.2 Capacity to contract

To use the Service, you must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). If you are under 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you must have permission from your parent or legal guardian to use the Service, and they must accept these Terms on your behalf.

1.3 Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through a notice in the app, email, or by posting on our website. Your continued use of the Service after notification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of the Service

2.1 Nature of the Service

Ora is a Catholic spiritual wellbeing app that offers tools and content to support your prayer life and spiritual growth, including:

  • Guided and traditional prayers from the Catholic tradition
  • Contemplative meditations and reflection exercises
  • Bible readings and daily reflections
  • Tracking of habits and spiritual practices
  • Devotional content (rosaries, novenas, litanies, etc.)
  • Customizable reminders and notifications
  • Audio content for prayers and meditations

2.2 Devotional nature

The Service is intended exclusively for devotional and spiritual support purposes. The content provided does not constitute formal spiritual direction nor does it replace active participation in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. We strongly recommend that you seek guidance from a priest or spiritual director for matters of conscience and deep spiritual growth.

2.3 Service availability

We strive to keep the Service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled or emergency maintenance
  • System updates and improvements
  • Technical issues beyond our control
  • Force majeure events

2.4 Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. By registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as necessary
  • Keep your password confidential
  • Not share your access credentials with third parties
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account security

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We recommend using a strong, unique password and enabling two-factor authentication when available. We are not liable for losses caused by unauthorized use of your account if you have not adequately protected your credentials.

3.3 One account per person

Each person may maintain only one active account. We reserve the right to suspend or delete duplicate accounts.

3.4 Account deletion

You can delete your account at any time from the app settings or by contacting us. When you delete your account:

  • You will lose access to all content and data associated with your account
  • Active subscriptions will be canceled according to the policies of the corresponding app store
  • Certain data may be retained as required by law or our retention policies

4. User Content

4.1 Definition

"User Content" refers to any content you create, upload, post, or transmit through the Service, including but not limited to: prayer notes, prayer intentions, personal reflections, and any other content you generate.

4.2 Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to your User Content. However, by creating User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

4.3 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that:

  • You have all necessary rights to your User Content
  • Your User Content does not infringe on third-party rights
  • Your User Content complies with these Terms and applicable law

4.4 Privacy of spiritual content

We recognize the personal and sacred nature of spiritual content. Your User Content related to prayer intentions and spiritual reflections is treated with the utmost confidentiality. We will not share this content with third parties except as described in our Privacy Policy.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted conduct

You agree to use the Service respectfully and in accordance with its spiritual purpose. You must respect the sacred nature of the content and community.

5.2 Prohibited conduct

When using the Service, you must NOT:

  • Violate any law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • Use the Service for illegal, fraudulent, or malicious purposes
  • Post content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or incites violence
  • Harass, intimidate, or threaten other users
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Post spam, unsolicited advertising, or commercial content
  • Attempt to access systems, accounts, or data without authorization
  • Interfere with the security or operation of the Service
  • Use bots, scripts, or automated methods to access the Service
  • Circumvent security measures or access restrictions
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Copy, modify, or distribute Service content without authorization
  • Use the Service in a way that contradicts the teachings of the Catholic Church or is disrespectful of the faith

5.3 Consequences of violations

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate measures against any violation of these Terms, including:

  • Issuing warnings
  • Removing content that violates the Terms
  • Temporarily or permanently suspending or terminating your account
  • Reporting illegal activities to the appropriate authorities
  • Taking legal action if appropriate

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ora's ownership

The Service and all its content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software, data compilations, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Ora, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Liturgical and traditional content

Prayers, liturgical texts, and traditional devotional content of the Catholic Church included in the Service are in the public domain or used with appropriate licenses. Original meditations, reflections, and content created by Ora are the exclusive property of Ora.

6.3 Limited license

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:

  • Modification or copying of the Service or its content
  • Commercial use without written authorization
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to extract the source code
  • Removal of copyright or proprietary notices
  • Transferring the license to third parties
  • Using content outside the Service without authorization

6.4 Trademarks

"Ora," the Ora logo, and other marks, graphics, and logos used in the Service are registered trademarks or trademarks of Ora. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

6.5 Infringement claims

If you believe any Service content infringes your intellectual property rights, contact us through our contact page with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

7. Subscriptions and Payments

7.1 Free and premium content

Ora offers basic free content and premium features available through paid subscriptions. The specific features of each service tier are described in the app.

7.2 Prices and billing

  • Subscription prices are shown in the app and may vary depending on your location
  • All prices include applicable taxes according to your jurisdiction
  • Payments are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
  • Billing occurs according to the selected subscription period (monthly or annual)
  • We reserve the right to modify prices with advance notice

7.3 Automatic renewal

Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. The charge will be processed through your payment method registered in the corresponding app store.

7.4 Free trial periods

We may offer free trial periods for new users. At the end of the trial period:

  • You will be automatically charged for the selected subscription unless you cancel before
  • You can cancel at any time during the trial period at no cost
  • Trial periods are limited to once per user

7.5 Subscription cancellation

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings in Apple App Store or Google Play Store. When you cancel:

  • You will retain access to premium features until the end of the current billing period
  • No additional charges will be made after the renewal date
  • Your account will continue with access to free content

7.6 Refunds

Refunds are governed by Apple App Store and Google Play Store policies. Generally:

  • We do not offer refunds for partial subscription periods
  • For exceptional refund requests, you must contact Apple or Google directly
  • Users in the European Union may have additional withdrawal rights as described in Section 16

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Disclaimer of warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be available uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results of using the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of any content will meet your expectations
  • Errors will be corrected in a timely manner

8.2 Limitation of damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ORA, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Service
  • Any conduct or content of third parties on the Service
  • Unauthorized access to, use of, or alteration of your transmissions or content

8.3 Liability cap

IN NO EVENT WILL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD $100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

8.4 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. These limitations do not affect consumer rights that cannot be waived under applicable law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ora and its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from any claim, damage, obligation, loss, liability, cost or debt, and expense (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
  • Your User Content
  • Any activity carried out through your account

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by you

You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time. Termination of your account does not exempt you from paying any outstanding subscriptions.

10.2 Termination by us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Conduct we reasonably believe is harmful to other users, to us, or to third parties
  • Request from legal or governmental authorities
  • Discontinuation or material modification of the Service
  • Unexpected technical or security issues

10.3 Effects of termination

Upon termination of your account:

  • Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
  • We may delete or retain your information according to our Privacy Policy
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive will continue in effect
  • We will not be liable to you or to third parties for the termination

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. However, if you are a consumer residing in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or any other jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws, you will also have the protection of the laws of your country of residence.

11.2 Informal dispute resolution

Before initiating any formal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us through our contact page. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 60 days of receiving your notice.

11.3 Arbitration (for non-EU users)

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you and Ora agree to resolve any claim related to these Terms or the Service through final binding arbitration, rather than in court. Arbitration will be conducted according to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Class action waiver: You and Ora agree that each may only bring claims against the other in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative proceeding.

11.4 Jurisdiction for EU users

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may file claims in the courts of your country of residence. You may also use the European Commission's online dispute resolution platform available at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms you accept, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ora regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12.3 Waiver

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

12.5 Notices

We may send you notices by email, posts in the Service, or any other reasonable means. You are responsible for keeping your contact information up to date.

12.6 Force majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, wars, terrorism, riots, pandemics, governmental actions, communication failures, or interruptions of third-party services.

13. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Ora. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.

By using the Service, you also agree to comply with Apple's terms of service (for iOS) and Google's (for Android) as applicable.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us through our contact page.

15. Region-Specific Terms

15.1 European Union users

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you have the following additional rights:

  • Right of withdrawal: You have the right to withdraw from the subscription contract within 14 days of purchase without giving any reason. This right does not apply if you have begun using the digital content with your express consent.
  • Legal guarantee: You are entitled to a legal guarantee of conformity for digital content.
  • Consumer protection: Nothing in these Terms affects the rights you have as a consumer under EU consumer protection laws that cannot be excluded by contract.

15.2 United Kingdom users

If you are a consumer residing in the United Kingdom, you have rights similar to EU users, including the 14-day right of withdrawal and protections under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

15.3 Brazil users

If you are a Brazil resident, you have additional rights under the Consumer Defense Code, including:

  • Right to clear and adequate information about the Service
  • Protection against abusive business practices
  • Seven-day right of repentance for purchases made outside the commercial establishment

15.4 Mexico users

If you are a Mexico resident, these Terms are supplemented by applicable provisions of the Federal Consumer Protection Law and other applicable Mexican laws.

15.5 Argentina users

If you are an Argentina resident, you have the rights established in the Consumer Defense Law (Law 24.240) and its amendments.

15.6 Other Latin American countries

If you reside in Colombia, Chile, Peru, or other Latin American countries, these Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the consumer protection laws applicable in your jurisdiction.

16. Apple App Store and Google Play Store

If you downloaded the app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the following additional terms apply:

16.1 Acknowledgments

  • These Terms are between you and Ora only, not with Apple Inc. or Google LLC
  • Ora, not Apple or Google, is solely responsible for the Service and its content
  • Apple and Google have no obligation to provide maintenance or support services for the Service

16.2 Permitted use

You may only use the Service on devices you own or control, and in accordance with the usage rules established in the terms of service of the corresponding app store.

16.3 Third-party beneficiaries

Apple and Google, and their subsidiaries, are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and have the right to enforce these Terms against you.

These Terms of Use were drafted to comply with major international consumer protection laws. If you have specific questions about your rights in your jurisdiction, please do not hesitate to contact us.