PDFFlare

Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

Welcome to PDFFlare (pdfflare.com). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, tools, and services. By accessing or using PDFFlare, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using PDFFlare, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using PDFFlare on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Service Description

PDFFlare provides free online tools for working with PDF files, images, documents, and other file types. Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Merging, splitting, rotating, and compressing PDF documents
  • Converting files between formats (PDF, Word, JPG, PNG, etc.)
  • Image editing and optimization tools (resize, crop, compress, flip, watermark)
  • Text and developer utilities (word counter, JSON formatter, Base64, hash generator, etc.)

Many tools run entirely in your browser (client-side). Some operations (PDF to Word, Word to PDF, PDF compression) require server-side processing. All tools are currently available free of charge with no account required.

3. User Responsibilities

When using PDFFlare, you agree to:

  • Use the service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensure you have the right to process any files you upload or convert through our tools.
  • Not attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the service.
  • Not use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the service without our prior written consent.

4. Prohibited Use

You may not use PDFFlare to:

  • Process, store, or distribute any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Infringe upon any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or any other malicious code through our platform.
  • Overload, disrupt, or interfere with the service or its infrastructure.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service or related systems.
  • Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the service without written permission from PDFFlare.

5. File Processing & Data Handling

We take your file privacy seriously:

  • Client-side tools process files entirely in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.
  • Server-side tools transfer files over encrypted connections (TLS). Files are processed in isolated containers and automatically deleted immediately after processing.
  • We do not access, review, or analyze the content of your files for any purpose other than providing the requested service.
  • You retain all ownership and intellectual property rights to your files. We claim no rights over any content you process through PDFFlare.

For more detail on how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

The PDFFlare name, logo, website design, and all related content, including text, graphics, icons, and software, are the property of PDFFlare and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use our branding, trademarks, or content without prior written permission. The tools and their underlying technology are provided for your personal or business use but may not be copied, replicated, or redistributed.

7. Limitation of Liability

PDFFlare is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure at all times.
  • We are not responsible for any loss of data, corruption of files, or damages arising from the use of our tools.
  • Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the service shall not exceed $100 USD.
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

We strongly recommend keeping original copies of your files before processing them with any tool.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to PDFFlare at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in behavior that could harm the service or other users. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of PDFFlare after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of PDFFlare will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

11. Contact Us

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