Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of PDF Zen ("Service") operated by us ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

PDF Zen is a web-based platform that provides PDF processing tools including but not limited to:

• PDF merging and splitting
• Image to PDF conversion
• PDF optimization and compression
• Other PDF manipulation tools

All processing is performed client-side in your browser. We do not store or have access to your files.

User Responsibilities

By using our Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not use the Service to process copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Not use the Service to transmit malicious code or harmful content
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service

Acceptable Use Policy

You may not use our Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of PDF Zen and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

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

Privacy and Data Handling

Your privacy is important to us. Our Service is designed with privacy in mind:

• All file processing occurs locally in your browser
• We do not upload, store, or access your files
• Your documents remain on your device at all times
• We do not collect personal information unless voluntarily provided

For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of our Service, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Internet connectivity issues
• Force majeure events

Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude:

• All representations, warranties, and conditions relating to this website and its use
• All liability for damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that it will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall PDF Zen, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of or any inability to use any portion of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us to use the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PDF Zen and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.