Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ImageAndPDF.com ("Service", "Website", "We", "Our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Service Description

ImageAndPDF.com is developed and maintained by a single individual as a passion project to provide free online tools for processing PDF documents, images, and videos. Our currently available services include:

• PDF Tools: Word ↔ PDF conversion, unlock/protect, organize pages, extract pages, repair, add page numbers, scan-to-PDF, PDF/A conversion
• Image Processing: Resize, compress, convert, crop, rotate, flip, watermark, upscale, filters (sepia, grayscale, blur, sharpen, brightness, contrast), add text, add borders, batch convert, photo collage, metadata viewer, favicon generator
• Video Processing: Convert, compress, trim, to GIF, extract audio

⚠️ Limited Feature Set: Advanced features (PDF merging, splitting, compression, OCR, AI background removal, Excel/PowerPoint conversions) are currently unavailable due to infrastructure budget constraints. These will be added progressively as our user base grows and generates sustainable traffic (target: 5,000-10,000 daily users).

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. Use License & Restrictions

Permission is granted to use ImageAndPDF.com for personal and commercial purposes, subject to the following restrictions:

• You may not modify, copy, or reproduce our website code or software
• You may not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software
• You may not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• You may not use our services to violate any laws or regulations
• You may not upload malicious files, malware, or viruses
• You may not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• You may not attempt to overload or disrupt our servers

4. User Responsibilities

When using our services, you are solely responsible for:

• Content Ownership: Ensuring you have the legal right to upload and process all files
• Copyright Compliance: Not infringing on any intellectual property rights
• Privacy Laws: Complying with applicable data protection and privacy regulations
• Data Backup: Maintaining backups of important files before processing
• Appropriate Use: Not uploading illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Account Security: Protecting any access credentials (if applicable)

5. File Processing & Privacy

Automatic File Deletion: All uploaded files are automatically deleted from our servers after 5 minutes. We do not permanently store, access, or review your files.

No Data Collection: We do not collect personal information, track users, or store processed files. Your privacy is our highest priority.

Secure Processing: All file transfers are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. Files are processed in isolated environments and immediately deleted after processing.

IP-Based Rate Limiting: To prevent abuse, we may implement IP-based rate limiting and usage restrictions.

6. Prohibited Uses

You explicitly agree NOT to use our services for:

• Processing files containing malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Uploading content that violates intellectual property rights
• Processing illegal or unauthorized content
• Distributing spam, phishing materials, or fraudulent content
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' data
• Circumventing security features or access controls
• Launching denial-of-service attacks or excessive requests
• Processing content that is harmful, hateful, discriminatory, or violent

7. Service Availability & Quality

No Guarantees: While we strive for 100% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services. Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary disruptions.

Processing Quality: We use industry-standard algorithms and best practices, but we cannot guarantee perfect results for all file types or content. Output quality may vary based on input file quality.

File Size Limits: We reserve the right to impose reasonable file size limits to ensure fair usage and optimal performance for all users.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement or compatibility
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or quality of results
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Warranties regarding security or data integrity

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IMAGEANDPDF.COM AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use our services
• Damages from unauthorized access to or alteration of your files
• Damages from errors, bugs, or defects in our services
• Damages from third-party actions or content

YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF OUR SERVICES.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ImageAndPDF.com, its operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Content you upload or process through our services

11. Intellectual Property

Our Content: All website design, code, graphics, logos, and text are the intellectual property of ImageAndPDF.com and protected by copyright laws.

Your Content: You retain all rights to files you upload. By using our services, you grant us a temporary license to process your files solely for the purpose of providing our services.

12. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Use them at your own risk.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Excessive use that impacts service quality for other users

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and ImageAndPDF.com regarding the use of our services, superseding any prior agreements.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries about these Terms of Service, please contact us: