Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our PDF conversion services. By using our service, you agree to these terms.
Terms Summary
- •Our service is free to use for personal and commercial purposes
- •You retain full ownership of your uploaded files
- •You must not upload illegal, malicious, or copyrighted content
- •Service is provided “as is” without warranties
- •We may modify these terms with notice
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using PDF Converter (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
2. Description of Service
What We Provide
PDF Converter is a free online service that provides document conversion tools including:
- PDF to Word conversion
- Word to PDF conversion
- PDF merging and combining
- PDF to images conversion
Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee 100% uptime. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
3. User Accounts and Registration
No registration or account creation is required to use our Service. You can use all features anonymously without providing personal information.
If we introduce user accounts in the future, additional terms may apply.
4. Acceptable Use
✓ Permitted Uses
- Converting your own documents
- Converting documents you have permission to modify
- Personal, educational, and commercial use
- Converting public domain documents
- Processing documents for legitimate business purposes
✗ Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Service to:
- Upload or convert copyrighted material without permission
- Process illegal, harmful, or malicious content
- Upload files containing viruses, malware, or malicious code
- Attempt to reverse engineer or circumvent our security measures
- Use automated tools to overload our servers
- Upload personal data of others without consent
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
5. File Upload and Processing
File Ownership
You retain all rights, title, and ownership of files you upload. We do not claim any ownership over your content.
Processing License
By uploading files, you grant us a temporary license to process them for conversion purposes only.
File Limitations
- Maximum file size: 100MB per file
- Supported formats: PDF, DOCX, DOC
- Files must not be password-protected
- Files must not contain malicious code
Automatic Deletion
All uploaded files and converted outputs are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour of upload. We do not maintain backups or copies of your files.
6. Intellectual Property
Your Content
You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload and convert any files you submit to our Service. This includes:
- Copyright ownership or proper licensing
- Permission from copyright holders if applicable
- Compliance with fair use guidelines
- Respect for intellectual property rights
Our Service
The PDF Converter service, including our website, software, algorithms, and user interface, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or reverse engineer our software
- Create derivative works based on our service
- Use our service to create competing products
- Remove or modify copyright notices
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key Privacy Points
- • Files are automatically deleted within 1 hour
- • We never access or read your document content
- • No personal information is required to use the service
- • All transfers are encrypted with SSL
8. Service Availability and Modifications
Service Changes
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time. We may:
- Add new features or conversion types
- Modify existing functionality
- Change file size limits or supported formats
- Implement usage restrictions if necessary
Maintenance and Downtime
We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We will try to provide advance notice when possible.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Service Disclaimer
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
No Warranty on Conversions
While we strive for accurate conversions, we cannot guarantee:
- Perfect formatting preservation in all cases
- Successful conversion of all file types
- 100% accuracy of text extraction
- Compatibility with all software versions
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.
10. User Responsibilities
You Are Responsible For:
- •Ensuring you have rights to convert uploaded files
- •Backing up important documents before conversion
- •Reviewing converted files for accuracy
- •Complying with applicable laws and regulations
We Are Not Responsible For:
- •Loss of data due to technical issues
- •Copyright violations in your uploaded content
- •Formatting issues in converted documents
- •Decisions made based on converted content
11. Termination
Termination by You
You may stop using our Service at any time. Since no account registration is required, simply discontinue use of the website.
Termination by Us
We may restrict or terminate access to our Service if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in prohibited activities
- Attempt to harm our service or other users
- Use automated tools to overload our servers
12. Governing Law and Disputes
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation
- Mediation if negotiation fails
- Binding arbitration as a last resort
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:
- We will post the updated Terms on this page
- We will update the “Last updated” date
- We will provide notice of significant changes
- Your continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms
If you disagree with updated Terms, you should stop using our Service.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
General Inquiries
support@pdfconverter.com
Legal Department
legal@pdfconverter.com
Response Time
Within 48 hours
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST