Terms of Service

Welcome to PDFDrives.org ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and PDF processing tools ("Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and your agreement to these Terms will be treated as the agreement of the organization.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PDFDrives.org. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

PDFDrives.org provides online PDF processing tools including but not limited to:

• PDF compression and optimization
• PDF conversion to various formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images)
• Document format conversion to PDF
• PDF merging, splitting, and organization
• PDF editing, annotation, and watermarking
• PDF security features (protection, unlocking, signing)
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition) services
• Other PDF-related utilities and tools

Our Services are provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.

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

• Compliance: Using our Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Content: Ensuring you have the right to process any files you upload to our Services
• Security: Maintaining the security of your own devices and internet connection
• Accuracy: Providing accurate information when contacting us
• Respect: Using our Services respectfully and not interfering with other users
• Backup: Maintaining backups of your important files before processing

You understand that you are solely responsible for the content of files you process through our Services and any consequences of such processing.

You may use our Services for legitimate personal, educational, or business purposes. Acceptable uses include:

• Processing personal documents for legitimate purposes
• Business document management and conversion
• Educational materials preparation
• Professional document formatting and optimization
• Accessibility improvements through OCR and conversion

You may NOT use our Services for any of the following purposes:

• Illegal Content: Processing files containing illegal content or copyrighted material without permission
• Malicious Files: Uploading files containing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Spam or Abuse: Sending spam, phishing attempts, or abusive content
• Privacy Violations: Processing files containing personal information without proper authorization
• System Abuse: Attempting to hack, disrupt, or overwhelm our systems
• Commercial Exploitation: Reselling or redistributing our services without permission
• Automated Abuse: Using bots or automated systems to abuse our services
• Inappropriate Content: Processing files with explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content

Violation of these prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of access to our Services and potential legal action.

Our Rights

The PDFDrives.org website, including its design, code, logos, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our website or services without permission.

Your Rights

You retain all rights to the content of files you process through our Services. We do not claim ownership of your files or their content.

Third-Party Rights

You are responsible for ensuring that any files you process do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. This includes copyrighted text, images, and other materials.

DMCA Compliance

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been processed through our services without authorization, please contact us immediately.

Your privacy is important to us. Our data handling practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

File Processing

• Files are processed securely and deleted automatically after processing
• We do not access, read, or analyze the content of your files
• Processing occurs on secure servers with encryption
• No permanent storage of your files on our systems

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data during processing and transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors beyond our control.

Processing Accuracy

While we use advanced technologies to process your files, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy in conversions, OCR results, or other processing outcomes. You should review all processed files before using them for important purposes.

File Compatibility

Our tools support common file formats and standards, but we cannot guarantee compatibility with all file types, versions, or custom formats.

No Warranty

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PDFDRIVES.ORG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from service interruptions or unavailability
• Errors or inaccuracies in processed files
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your files
• Any third-party content or conduct

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PDFDrives.org and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from or relating to:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content of files you process through our Services
• Any false or misleading information you provide

This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of our Services.

Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using our Services at any time. No notice is required.

Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Use our Services for prohibited purposes
• Engage in abusive or harmful behavior
• Attempt to compromise our systems or security

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will cease immediately. Any files in process will be deleted according to our normal deletion policies. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which PDFDrives.org operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services will be resolved through binding arbitration, except that each party retains the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this document
• For material changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website
• Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms
• If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Services

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need to report violations, please contact us:

• Email: legal@pdfdrives.org
• General Support: support@pdfdrives.org
• Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiries promptly and address any concerns about our Terms of Service.

Thank you for using PDFDrives.org responsibly and in accordance with these Terms of Service.