Terms of Service
Effective as of March 2026
1. Network Agreement
By accessing, registering for, or using the Vellum (Vellum) V6 network and its associated sub-systems, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Vellum operates as an independent, decentralized network infrastructure primarily serving student communities. Your access to this network is a privilege granted by the platform administration and is contingent upon your adherence to these rules.
2. User Responsibility & Conduct
You are solely responsible for your conduct and any data, text, or other materials ("Content") that you transmit, submit, or display on Vellum.
- Integrity: You may not attempt to compromise the integrity of the infrastructure, Cloud Functions, or servers.
- Authenticity: You may not spoof administrative accounts or falsely claim affiliation with the Vellum development team.
- Respect: Harassment, hate speech, threats, and explicit content are strictly prohibited.
3. Content & Responsibility
Vellum is a conduit for user interaction. We do not proactively monitor all user-generated content but maintain the right to remove any material that violates our community standards.
Ownership of posted content remains with the user, though by posting, you grant Vellum a non-exclusive license to host and display said content within the platform.
4. Bible & Licensing
Vellum utilizes several translations of the Bible. The primary translation provided is the American Standard Version (ASV), which is in the public domain.
Other translations may be added periodically. Vellum respects intellectual property rights and only hosts translations that are either in the public domain or used under appropriate fair-use or open-license agreements.
5. Administration & Governance
The platform administration maintains absolute authority over the infrastructure. This includes the right to globally ban users and manage network traffic to ensure stability and safety.
Administrative decisions are made to preserve the community environment and are generally considered final.
Privacy Policy
Minimal retention. Maximum privacy.
1. Cloud Data Storage
To facilitate cross-device syncing and authentication, we store minimal identifying data in our cloud infrastructure:
Identity
- • Authentication Email
- • Unique @Username
- • Basic Profile Metadata
Interactions
- • Social Graph (Follows)
- • Active Messages
- • Community Posts
2. Local-Only Processing
The most personal aspects of your Vellum experience are processed and stored entirely on your local device. We never see or transmit:
All annotations made within the Bible reader.
Theme overrides and local UI preferences.
4. Third-Party Nodes
Vellum relies on several trusted providers to maintain a resilient and "unblockable" network:
- Google Firebase: Core database and auth services.
- Vercel: Global edge routing and content delivery.
Community Standards
Fostering a respectful environment.
Guidelines
Vellum is designed for study and reflection. We expect all users to contribute to a positive and focused atmosphere.
Respect the intellectual and spiritual nature of the platform.
Engage in constructive and meaningful dialogue.
Keep profile and public content appropriate for all ages.
Contribution Policy
Vellum is a community-driven project. We welcome suggestions, bug reports, and contributions to our open-source repositories. By contributing, you agree that your work may be used to improve the Vellum network.