Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully

Last Updated: December 2024

Table of Contents

1. Acceptance of Terms

Agreement to terms

By accessing and using PDF Tools ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our Service.

Important: Your use of our Service constitutes your acceptance of these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

What we provide

PDF Tools provides free online tools for converting, compressing, merging, splitting, and manipulating PDF files and images. All tools operate entirely in your web browser without uploading files to our servers.

  • Client-Side Processing: All file processing happens locally in your browser
  • No Server Uploads: Your files never leave your device
  • Free Access: All tools are available free of charge
  • No Registration: Use our tools without creating an account

3. Use of Service

Permitted and prohibited uses

3.1. Permitted Use

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Service in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3.2. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission

Violation: Any violation of these terms may result in termination of your access to the Service.

4. Intellectual Property

Ownership and rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by PDF Tools and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Note: You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our prior written consent.

5. User Content

Your files and data

You retain all rights to files you process using our Service. We do not claim ownership of your files. All processing occurs locally in your browser, and we do not store, access, or transmit your files.

Your Rights:

  • You own all files you process
  • We never access or view your files
  • We don't store your files on our servers
  • You're responsible for backing up your files

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Service provided as-is

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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The results obtained from using the Service will meet your requirements

Important: Use the Service at your own risk. We recommend testing with non-critical files first.

7. Limitation of Liability

Liability limitations

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PDF TOOLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Note: Since all processing happens locally in your browser, you are responsible for ensuring your device and browser are secure and up-to-date.

8. Indemnification

Your responsibilities

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PDF Tools and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

9. Modifications to Service

Service changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

Note: We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect service availability.

10. Changes to Terms

Term updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Your Responsibility: It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

Legal jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

12. Contact Information

Questions about terms

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

  • Visit our Contact Page to send us a message
  • Email us through the contact form on our website

Response Time: We aim to respond to all terms-related inquiries within 48 hours.

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