Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DocToPDF at hinetcloud.net ("the Service"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and DocToPDF ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

DocToPDF provides a free, online document conversion utility that allows users to convert Microsoft Word documents (DOC, DOCX) and plain text (TXT) files into Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

2.1 How the Service Works

• You upload a supported file (DOC, DOCX, or TXT) via our web interface.
• Our server receives the file over an encrypted HTTPS connection.
• LibreOffice (running in headless mode) converts the document to PDF format.
• The converted PDF is served back to you for download.
• Both the original file and the converted PDF are automatically and permanently deleted from our server within 10 minutes of upload.

2.2 Service Limitations

• File size: Maximum supported file size is 50 MB.
• File types: Only DOC, DOCX, and TXT formats are accepted. Other file types will be rejected.
• Availability: The Service is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
• Formatting fidelity: While we use a professional-grade LibreOffice engine, conversion results may vary depending on document complexity. We do not guarantee 100% identical reproduction for all documents.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use DocToPDF. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

The Service is intended for users who have the legal right to convert the documents they upload. By uploading a document, you represent that you have the necessary rights, permissions, or ownership of the content contained within that document.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use DocToPDF only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service does not violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.

4.1 Permitted Use

• Converting your own documents (business reports, academic papers, resumes, contracts, etc.) from Word format to PDF.
• Converting documents for which you hold a valid license or explicit permission from the copyright holder.
• Converting publicly available documents that are not subject to copyright restrictions.

4.2 Technical Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Automate or script requests to the Service in a way that degrades performance for other users (rate limiting or DDoS).
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.
• Use bots, crawlers, or automated tools to bulk-submit files without our express written consent.
• Circumvent any technical restrictions, security measures, rate limits, or file-size caps imposed by the Service.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our server, database, or other connected systems.

5. Prohibited Content & Conduct

You agree not to upload any document that contains or constitutes:

• Illegal content: Material that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Malware: Files containing viruses, Trojan horses, worms, ransomware, spyware, adware, or any other malicious software.
• Copyright infringement: Content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of any third party (e.g., copying and converting commercial e-books or protected content without authorization).
• Hate speech or harassment: Content that promotes discrimination, hatred, or violence based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, or similar characteristics.
• Child exploitation: Any material that sexually exploits or endangers minors. Such uploads will be reported to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• Personal data of others: Files containing sensitive personal information of third parties (such as medical records, financial data, or identification documents) without explicit authorization from those individuals.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the documents you upload and the PDFs you generate. By using DocToPDF, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, temporary license solely to process your file for the purpose of performing the conversion. This license terminates automatically when your files are deleted (within 10 minutes of upload).

6.2 Our Content

The DocToPDF website, logo, design, source code, and all associated content are the intellectual property of DocToPDF and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our website content without our express written permission.

6.3 Open-Source Components

DocToPDF uses several open-source components, including LibreOffice, Node.js, and Nginx. These components are governed by their respective open-source licenses, which are separate from these Terms.

7. 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location.
• Any errors or defects in the Service will be corrected.
• The converted PDF will be a perfect representation of the original document in all cases.
• The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components (though we take reasonable precautions to ensure this).

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DOCTOPDF AND ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of data, profits, goodwill, or business opportunities.
• Formatting errors, inaccuracies, or data corruption in the converted PDF.
• Unauthorized access to your documents during transmission (beyond what is reasonably preventable).
• Service interruptions, server failures, or downtime.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (which is zero, as the Service is free).

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DocToPDF and its operators, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your use of the Service, including any content you upload;
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights;
• Any misrepresentation you make in connection with your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately and without prior notice if you:

• Violate any provision of these Terms;
• Engage in conduct that threatens the integrity, security, or stability of our servers;
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
• Submit excessive requests that constitute abuse of the Service.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Because we do not maintain user accounts, "termination" in practice means blocking your IP address or implementing other technical access controls.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the laws of the state in which DocToPDF is operated, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration or, where arbitration is not applicable, to the competent courts of jurisdiction.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We may also provide notice through a prominent notice on the Service.

Your continued use of DocToPDF after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

13. Contact

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

• Email: admin@hinetcloud.net
• Contact page: hinetcloud.net/contact.html

We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 72 hours.