NextoPDF - Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using NextoPDF ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

NextoPDF provides free online PDF tools including but not limited to:

• PDF merging and splitting
• PDF compression and optimization
• File format conversion (PDF to/from various formats)
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
• Document scanning
• PDF editing, organizing, and security features

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

3. User Eligibility

By using NextoPDF, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• You will not use the Service for any unlawful or prohibited purpose

4. User Content and Files

4.1 File Processing

When you upload files to NextoPDF:

• Client-Side Processing: Many tools process files directly in your browser. These files never reach our servers.
• Server-Side Processing: Some tools (OCR, certain conversions) require server processing. Files uploaded for these tools are temporarily stored during processing and automatically deleted within 24 hours.
• No Long-Term Storage: We do not permanently store your files or create backups.

4.2 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• The content of files you upload
• Ensuring you have the right to upload and process the files
• Maintaining backups of your original files
• Complying with copyright and intellectual property laws

4.3 Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to upload or process files that:

• Contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Violate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material
• Include child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the privacy rights of others

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use NextoPDF only for lawful purposes. You shall NOT:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service excessively
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Use the Service to harm minors in any way
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key points:

• We do not sell or share your personal information
• Files are processed securely and deleted after processing
• We use cookies and analytics for service improvement
• We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Rights

All content on NextoPDF, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and design, is owned by NextoPDF or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Rights

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

7.3 License to Use Service

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use NextoPDF for personal or commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

NextoPDF is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any 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
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of results

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• File processing will be 100% accurate in all cases
• All features will work on all devices or browsers
• The Service will be available at all times

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• NextoPDF shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to liability
• We are not responsible for data loss, file corruption, or any damages resulting from use of the Service
• We are not liable for any third-party content or services linked from our website

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NextoPDF, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you upload or process through the Service

11. Free Service and Advertising

NextoPDF is currently offered free of charge. We reserve the right to:

• Display advertisements on our website
• Introduce premium features or subscription plans in the future
• Modify pricing or features with notice to users
• Implement usage limits or quotas if necessary

12. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time
• Remove or disable access to any content that violates these Terms
• Take legal action for violations of these Terms

You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control or endorse these third parties and are not responsible for:

• The content or practices of third-party websites
• Any damages or losses caused by third-party services
• The privacy policies of third-party websites

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your Jurisdiction].

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NextoPDF regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

17. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

18. 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.

19. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.