terms of service

terms of service

please read these terms carefully before using better pdf.

last updated: january 26, 2026

important notice

by accessing and using better pdf, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms of service. if you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.

description of service

better pdf is a free, browser-based pdf tool that allows you to merge, split, compress, edit, and perform other operations on pdf documents. all processing occurs locally in your web browser.

disclaimer of warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

this includes but is not limited to:

  • implied warranties of merchantability
  • fitness for a particular purpose
  • non-infringement
  • accuracy or completeness of results
  • that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free

limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BETTER PDF AND ITS OWNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

this includes:

  • direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service
  • damages resulting from any content obtained from the service
  • unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in the service
  • personal injury or property damage resulting from use of the service
  • bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the service

this limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, including negligence.

user responsibilities

you are solely responsible for:

  • the content of any files you process using the service
  • ensuring you have the right to process and modify any documents
  • backing up your original files before processing
  • verifying the output of any operations performed by the service
  • complying with all applicable laws and regulations

no professional advice

the service does not provide legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. any output from the service should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation.

indemnification

you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless better pdf, its owners, operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the service or violation of these terms.

intellectual property

better pdf is open source software. the source code is available under the terms specified in the project's repository. you retain all rights to your own documents and files.

modifications

we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. we may update these terms from time to time.

continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

governing law

these terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. if any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

contact

if you have any questions about these terms, please open an issue on our github repository.