Terms of Service
Last updated: April 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Joyful Muslims Audiobook application and the joyfulmuslims.com website (together, the "Service"), operated by Joyful Muslims (EMV-registered, CVR 46387996).
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Joyful Muslims provides an Islamic audiobook library with free and premium tiers. Our catalog includes modern English translations of classical Arabic texts, produced independently by our editorial team.
3. Subscriptions & Pricing
We offer the following subscription plans:
- Free: Every book in the library is open to read and listen — listening is capped at 5 hours per month, with a limited number of JM Scholar AI prompts.
- Joyful+ ($6.99/month or $59.99/year): Unlimited listening, plus Masterclasses, StudyKit, the Living Manuscript follow-along, unlimited JM Scholar, Apple Watch, widgets, and offline downloads. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial.
Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings.
Full subscription terms, including auto-renewal, cancellation, refunds, and the EU right of withdrawal, are set out on our Subscription Terms page.
Book Packages (One-time Purchase)
Book Packages are downloadable PDF versions pairing the original Arabic text with our complete unabridged English translation, available as a one-time per-book purchase to every user regardless of subscription tier — on the web bookstore (Stripe checkout); purchases appear on the BOOKS shelf in the app. In-app Key purchases arrive in a future update. These Terms, together with the Subscription Terms, govern those purchases.
4. Content & Copyright
The original Arabic texts in our catalog are in the public domain. Our modern English translations, audio productions, narrations, editorial arrangements, chapter structuring, and all supplementary materials (including the Living Manuscript and JM Scholar AI) are original derivative works and the exclusive intellectual property of Joyful Muslims, protected under Danish and international copyright law.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
5. User Accounts
You may create an account using Sign in with Apple or email. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account. We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate these Terms.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Share, redistribute, or publicly perform our audio content
- Attempt to circumvent subscription restrictions or access controls
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Reverse engineer or decompile the App
7. JM Scholar AI
Our AI-powered scholar feature provides responses based on the texts in our library. These responses are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as religious rulings (fatwa). Always consult qualified scholars for religious guidance. See our AI Disclaimer for how the feature works, its limitations, and when to ask a real scholar instead.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. Our translations, while carefully prepared, may contain imperfections — we welcome corrections at [email protected].
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Joyful Muslims shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Danish law. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Denmark.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].