Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to YellowPDF ("Service", "we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using our website and services located at yellowpdf.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Service Description
YellowPDF provides a collection of online tools for processing and manipulating PDF files, including but not limited to conversion, merging, splitting, editing, rotating, watermarking, and protection. The Service is primarily offered free of charge and operates on a client-side basis, meaning file processing occurs within your browser.
3. Use of the Service
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:
- In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation.
- To process files that infringe upon the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of others.
- To transmit any harmful or malicious code, such as viruses or malware.
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Service, the server on which the Service is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Service.
- In any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the Service.
4. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content (excluding user-provided files), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of YellowPDF and its licensors. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of YellowPDF. You do not acquire any ownership rights to the Service or content other than the files you process and download.
5. User Files
As described in our Privacy Policy, file processing is performed client-side within your browser. We do not upload, store, or access the content of your files on our servers for processing purposes. You retain full ownership and responsibility for the files you process using the Service. You are solely responsible for backing up your files.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. YellowPDF makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Service or the information, content, or materials included therein. You expressly agree that your use of the Service is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any results obtained through the Service.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall YellowPDF, nor 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 (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless YellowPDF 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), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, or b) a breach of these Terms.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service 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 immediately cease.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction - e.g., State of California, USA / England and Wales / etc.], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. **(Please replace [Your Jurisdiction] with the appropriate legal jurisdiction)**
11. 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 provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by updating the "Last Updated" date. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.