Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using DocTools (doc-tools.xyz), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

DocTools provides online PDF processing tools including but not limited to merging, splitting, compressing, converting, and editing PDF files. Some tools process files on our servers, while others operate entirely within your web browser.

3. User Accounts

You may use basic features without an account. To access premium features, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate registration information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. Free and Paid Plans

DocTools offers free usage with daily limits and paid subscription plans with higher or unlimited usage. Paid plans are billed according to the plan selected. Subscription details, pricing, and features are available on our pricing page.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Upload files containing malware, viruses, or malicious content
• Use automated scripts or bots to access our services
• Attempt to bypass rate limits or usage restrictions
• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Process documents containing illegal content
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

6. File Processing

When you upload files to our service:

• Files are processed solely for the purpose you request
• Server-processed files are automatically deleted after processing
• We do not access, read, or analyze your file contents
• You retain all ownership rights to your files

7. Intellectual Property

All content, design, code, and branding of DocTools is our intellectual property. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our service without written permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

DocTools is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

• Data loss resulting from file processing
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Inaccuracies in file conversion or processing
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

We recommend keeping backup copies of your original files before processing.

9. Refund Policy

Paid subscriptions may be eligible for a refund within 7 days of purchase if the service does not function as described. Contact us to request a refund.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time through your dashboard or by contacting us.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance. We will notify registered users of significant changes.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our contact page.