Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Description of Service

PDF Tools provides free online tools for PDF manipulation including:

• PDF conversion to various formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Images)
• Document conversion to PDF (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• PDF merging, splitting, and compression
• PDF editing, protection, and digital signing
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition) services

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of our service, you agree to:

• Use the service only for lawful purposes
• Not upload files containing malicious code, viruses, or malware
• Not upload copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Not attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our systems
• Not use the service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights of others

4. File Upload and Processing

When you upload files to our service:

• You retain all rights to your uploaded files
• You grant us temporary permission to process your files
• Files are automatically deleted within 1 hour after processing
• We do not claim ownership of your uploaded content
• You are responsible for the content of uploaded files
• File size limits and format restrictions may apply

5. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but:

• The service is provided "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee 100% uptime or availability
• Maintenance and updates may cause temporary interruptions
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
• Service limitations may apply during high usage periods

6. Prohibited Content

You may not upload or process files that contain:

• Illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Copyrighted material without authorization
• Personal information of others without consent
• Malicious code, viruses, or security threats
• Content that violates privacy rights
• Spam, promotional materials, or unsolicited content

7. Intellectual Property

Regarding intellectual property rights:

• PDF Tools and its technology are protected by copyright and other IP laws
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our software or code
• All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners
• You retain ownership of your uploaded files and processed results
• Our service and website content are protected by intellectual property laws

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages
• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service (which is $0)
• We are not responsible for loss of data or files
• Users are responsible for backing up important files
• Service interruptions or technical issues are not grounds for liability

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us:

• Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information
• We collect minimal personal information necessary for service operation
• Files are processed securely and deleted automatically
• We comply with applicable data protection regulations
• You have rights regarding your personal data

10. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any part of the service
• Update these terms and conditions
• Change service features or functionality
• Implement usage restrictions or limitations
• Suspend or terminate user access for violations

11. Termination

Service termination may occur when:

• You violate these terms and conditions
• You engage in prohibited activities
• Legal requirements necessitate termination
• Service abuse or misuse is detected
• You request account deletion

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from the use of this service will be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the jurisdiction where our company is incorporated.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• Email: legal@pdftools.com
• Contact Form: Contact Us Page
• Address: [Your Business Address]

15. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date
• Effective immediately upon posting
• Communicated through email for significant changes (if applicable)
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms