Terms of Service

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using PDF Tools, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Description of Service

PDF Tools provides free online tools for processing PDF documents, including but not limited to:

• PDF compression and optimization
• Merging multiple PDF files
• Splitting PDF documents
• Converting PDFs to images and vice versa
• Rotating PDF pages
• Adding or removing PDF password protection
• Basic PDF editing capabilities
• Viewing PDF metadata and properties

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use our services for any lawful purpose, including:

• Personal document processing
• Business and commercial use
• Educational and research purposes
• Processing documents you own or have rights to modify

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our services to:

• Process copyrighted materials without permission
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to compromise the security of our website
• Use automated scripts or bots to access our services
• Process documents containing illegal content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code

Privacy and Data Handling

Our services are designed with privacy in mind:

• All document processing occurs locally in your browser
• No files are uploaded to or stored on our servers
• We do not have access to your documents or their contents
• See our Privacy Policy for complete details

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Accuracy and Results

While we work to ensure our tools function correctly:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy of processed files
• Users are responsible for verifying output quality
• We recommend backing up important documents before processing

Technical Limitations

Our services have inherent limitations:

• Processing capabilities depend on your device and browser
• File size limits may apply based on device memory
• Some PDF features may not be fully supported
• Results may vary between different browsers or devices

Intellectual Property

The PDF Tools website, including its design, code, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy or reproduce our website design or functionality
• Use our trademarks or branding without permission
• Claim ownership of our tools or services

User Responsibilities

As a user of our services, you are responsible for:

• Ensuring you have rights to process the documents you upload
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
• Maintaining the security of your own devices and accounts
• Using the services in accordance with these terms

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our services (which is zero for our free tools)
• We are not responsible for any loss of data, documents, or business opportunities

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to our services at any time for any reason, including violation of these terms. You may stop using our services at any time.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.