The core agreement governing your use of the Platform.
Last Updated: April 21, 2026
Effective Date: April 21, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Spirit Of Shabbat ("Platform"), operated by Stephen Wise Temple, a California non-profit corporation ("Organization," "we," "us," or "our"). By using the Platform, you agree to these Terms and all policies incorporated by reference: our , , , , , , , and (collectively, the "Agreement").
If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
The Platform is a private community for Torah study and connection. It provides messaging, social features, gamification elements, content sharing, moderation, and educational resources.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time without liability. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
You retain ownership of content you create ("User Content"). By posting it, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display it in connection with operating the Platform.
You represent that your User Content does not violate anyone's rights or any law, and that you have the right to post it.
Any feedback or suggestions you provide become our property and may be used without obligation to you.
The Platform, its design, code, graphics, logos, and trademarks are our property, protected by applicable law. You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from Platform content without authorization.
Points, badges, achievements, and other virtual rewards ("Virtual Items") have no monetary value. They are licensed, not sold, are non-transferable, and may be modified or discontinued at any time. You have no property interest in Virtual Items.
Your use of the Platform is governed by our and . Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, permanent ban, or legal action.
The Platform may link to or integrate with third-party services. We do not endorse, control, or accept liability for third-party services, content, or practices.
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, OR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
THESE LIMITATIONS REFLECT THE ALLOCATION OF RISK BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND ARE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE BARGAIN. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS; IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS, LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organization and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from claims, losses, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Platform, your User Content, your violation of these Terms or any law, or any dispute with another user.
We may assume exclusive defense of any such matter at your expense. You may not settle claims without our written consent.
Before filing any legal action, you agree to contact us and attempt resolution informally for thirty (30) days.
Unresolved disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration through JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules, conducted in Los Angeles County, California (or by video/telephone at your election), by a single neutral arbitrator. The decision is final and binding.
YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS, CLASS ARBITRATIONS, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS.
BOTH PARTIES WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent imminent harm.
Consistent with California Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1281.97-1281.98 (SB 707), we will pay required arbitration fees within thirty (30) days of when due. Per California law, including Hohenshelt v. Superior Court (2025), willful, fraudulent, or grossly negligent failure to pay may constitute a material breach. Delays due to mistake, inadvertence, or excusable neglect may be subject to relief under applicable law.
These Terms are governed by the laws of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. For matters not subject to arbitration, you consent to exclusive jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California.
You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting us. We may terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, including for policy violations, legal requirements, or platform discontinuation.
Upon termination, your license and access end immediately, Virtual Items are forfeited, and we may delete your content. Sections 4-5, 9-13, and any provisions that by nature should survive, will survive termination.
The Complaint Assistance Unit of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210.
Stephen Wise Temple
15500 Stephen S Wise Dr.
Los Angeles, California 90067
Email: info@spiritofshabbat.org
Phone: (310) 476-8561
BY USING THE PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS.
This document should be reviewed by a qualified attorney licensed in California before implementation.
Policy version 2026-04-21