1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Service Description

PDF Tools provides free, browser-based tools for working with PDF documents, including but not limited to splitting, merging, compressing, rotating, converting, and editing PDFs. All file processing occurs locally within your web browser — no files are uploaded to external servers.

3. Use of the Service

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not:

Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
Use the Service to process documents that infringe on intellectual property rights of others
Use automated scripts to access the Service in a manner that overburdens our resources

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, logos, and content, is the intellectual property of PDF Tools. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our Service without prior written permission.

You retain all rights to documents and files you process using the Service. We claim no ownership over your content.

5. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Since all processing occurs locally in your browser:

We are not responsible for any data loss, file corruption, or processing errors
We recommend keeping backup copies of important documents before processing
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any output
We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Service

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

PDF Tools makes no warranties or representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, or accuracy of the Service. The Service is used at your own risk. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Advertising

The Service may display third-party advertisements. These advertisements are governed by the advertisers' own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of any advertising material.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at contact@pdf-tool-pi.vercel.app.