Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PDFSnip.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

PDFSnip provides free, browser-based PDF tools including splitting, merging, and compressing PDF files. All processing occurs entirely within your browser — no files are uploaded to or stored on our servers.

3. Fair Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for its intended purpose. You are prohibited from:

Using the service for any illegal activities or to process illegal content.
Attempting to reverse-engineer, decompile, or interfere with the service.
Using automated scripts or bots to overload our infrastructure.
Circumventing or blocking the advertising that supports the free service.

4. Service Availability

The Service is offered on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We cannot guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, timely, or free from errors. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

5. Liability & Data

Since all file processing happens in your browser, we have no access to your files at any time. We are not responsible for the content of files you process. We shall not be liable for any data loss, corruption, or consequential damages arising from the use of our service. Always keep a backup of your original files.

6. Advertising

PDFSnip is supported by advertising. By using the service, you acknowledge that advertisements may be displayed. We use third-party ad networks, and their respective privacy policies apply to any data they collect.

7. No Commercial Resale

You may not sell, rent, or sub-license the service or package it as part of a paid product without our explicit written consent.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Intellectual Property & License

The source code of PDFSnip is publicly visible on GitHub for transparency and learning purposes. It is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0).

You may view and learn from the code. You may not copy, clone, or redeploy this project — in whole or in substantial part — as a commercial product or service without explicit written permission from the author.

The name "PDFSnip", the domain pdfsnip.net, and any associated branding are trademarks of the author and are not covered by the open source license. Unauthorized use of the brand name is prohibited.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]