Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 11, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using DocumentScanner.org ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

DocumentScanner.org provides free online document and image processing tools, including but not limited to:

• PDF conversion and manipulation tools
• Image editing and conversion tools
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition) services
• Document compression and optimization tools
• File format conversion utilities

Most tools process files locally in your browser without uploading them to our servers.

3. User Obligations

You agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not use the Service to process illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Not use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
• Not overload or interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Respect intellectual property rights of others

4. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by DocumentScanner.org and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain all rights to the files and documents you process using our Service.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DocumentScanner.org SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Service
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred from use of content posted via the Service

7. File Processing and Privacy

Most of our tools process files locally in your browser. However:

• We are not responsible for the content of files you process
• You are solely responsible for maintaining backups of your files
• We do not guarantee that processed files will be identical to or suitable replacements for your original files
• You should always verify processed files before deleting originals

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by DocumentScanner.org. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) temporarily or permanently
• Change these Terms of Service at any time
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

10. Usage Limits

We may impose reasonable limits on the use of the Service, including but not limited to:

• File size limits
• Number of files processed per day
• Processing time limits
• Bandwidth restrictions

These limits help ensure fair access to the Service for all users.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DocumentScanner.org and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property right

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Severability

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

14. Mobile Application

If you use our mobile application, additional terms may apply. Please refer to the terms of service provided within the mobile application or on the App Store/Google Play Store.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Via Facebook: facebook.com/documentscannerpdf
• Website: documentscanner.org

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DocumentScanner.org regarding the use of the Service.