Welcome to pdftheory (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website pdftheory.com, our mobile application, and all related services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our Service.
1. Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Service | Refers to all features, tools, resources, and content provided via pdftheory.com and our mobile application. |
| User | Any person or entity accessing or using the Service. |
| Account | A personal or business account created to access certain features of the Service. |
| Content | Any text, data, files, software, images, or other materials uploaded, generated, or downloaded through the Service. |
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our Service, you:
- Acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms.
- Agree to be legally bound by these Terms, including all updates or modifications.
- Confirm that you are at least 16 years of age (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction) to use the Service.
3. Account Registration
Some features of the Service require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and current information.
- Maintain the security of your login credentials.
- Be fully responsible for all activity under your account.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Use of the Service
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:
- Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' data, accounts, or systems.
- Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to interact with the Service without prior written consent.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks.
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our Content without authorization.
5. Intellectual Property
- All Content provided by pdftheory, including software, designs, graphics, text, and logos, is owned by pdftheory or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal or business purposes.
- You must not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any part of the Service without explicit written permission.
Open Source: Certain components of pdftheory are licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPL-3.0). You may access the full source at: github.com/pdftheory
6. Files and Data
Your files remain private
- All PDF files processed via pdftheory remain local to your device.
- Files are temporarily stored in browser memory and never uploaded to our servers.
- You are responsible for the content and legality of any files you process.
- We do not claim ownership of your files.
7. Payments and Advertising
- The Service is primarily free and supported by advertisements.
- Ads may be delivered through partners such as Ezoic.
- Payment processing (if applicable for future premium features) is governed by the third-party processor's terms.
- We are not responsible for any errors, interruptions, or issues arising from ads or payment processing.
8. Third-Party Services
- Our Service may include links or integrations with third-party services.
- We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the availability or quality of these services.
- Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
9. Disclaimers
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.”
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We make no warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or data.
- Your use of the Service is at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, pdftheory, its affiliates, employees, or partners shall not be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
- Any interruption, error, or virus in connection with the Service.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability).
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless pdftheory and its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Children's Use
- The Service is not intended for children under 16.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
- If we learn that we have collected data from a child, it will be deleted immediately.
13. Privacy Compliance
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
14. Termination
- We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms.
- Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases.
- All disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnities survive termination.
15. International Use and Governing Law
- The Service is operated from Lebanon and the United States.
- By using the Service, you consent to the collection, transfer, and processing of your data internationally.
- These Terms are governed by the laws of Lebanon, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
- Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved in the courts of Lebanon.
16. Changes to Terms
- We may update these Terms at any time.
- Changes are effective immediately upon posting, with the updated Effective Date.
- Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Phone
+1 (929) 567-3562Mailing Address
pdftheory123 Business St, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States