Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to SmartToolPDF. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Business Information

SmartToolPDF is operated by:

• Company Name: Arvento Technologies
• Registered Address: Balagere Road, Varthur, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560087, India
• GSTIN: 29AFQPV0371Q1ZD
• Email: smarttoolpdf@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 8867766077

3. Description of Service

SmartToolPDF provides online file conversion, compression, and editing tools ("Services"). Our Services allow you to:

• Convert files between various formats (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, images, etc.)
• Compress PDF files, images, and videos
• Merge, split, and edit PDF documents
• Extract text from PDF files

4. User Accounts

4.1 Registration

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

5. Usage Limits and Restrictions

5.1 Free Users

• Limited to 10 conversions per day
• Maximum file size: 10MB per file
• Standard processing speed

5.2 Premium Users

• Unlimited conversions
• Maximum file size: 500MB per file
• Priority processing
• No advertisements

5.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Upload files containing malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Upload copyrighted material without authorization
• Upload illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to circumvent usage limits or security measures
• Use automated tools or bots to access our Services
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our Services
• Resell or redistribute our Services without permission

6. File Upload and Processing

6.1 File Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to files you upload. By uploading files, you grant us a temporary license to process, convert, and store your files solely for the purpose of providing our Services.

6.2 File Deletion

All uploaded files and converted files are automatically deleted from our servers after 24 hours. We do not permanently store your files.

6.3 File Security

While we implement security measures to protect your files, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining backups of your original files.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of SmartToolPDF or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include any right to:

• Modify or copy our materials
• Use our materials for commercial purposes
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notations

8. Payment and Subscriptions

8.1 Premium Subscriptions

Premium subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually). By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method.

8.2 Cancellation and Refunds

• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• Refunds are provided on a case-by-case basis at our discretion
• No refunds for partial months or unused services

8.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes will be communicated in advance and will take effect at your next billing cycle.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of conversion results

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMARTTOOLPDF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your files
• Damages resulting from errors in file conversion

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SmartToolPDF and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Files you upload to our Services

12. Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications to registered users (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Requests by law enforcement
• Extended periods of inactivity

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease, and we may delete your account and files.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. Mediation, if negotiations fail
3. Binding arbitration or court proceedings in [Your Jurisdiction]

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SmartToolPDF regarding our Services.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16.4 Assignment

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

17. Contact Information

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

• Email: smarttoolpdf@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 8867766077
• Address: SmartToolPDF, Balagere Road, Bengaluru - 560087, Karnataka, India
• GSTN: 29AFQPV0371Q1ZD