Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 2025
Last Updated: August 2025
Quick Summary
By using our free compression tools, you agree to use them legally and responsibly. We provide the service "as-is" with no guarantees, and our liability is limited to $0 (since the service is free). Your files stay on your device - we never access them.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using CompressTools (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any updates to these Terms.
2. Description of Service
CompressTools provides free online image and PDF compression tools that operate entirely within your web browser using JavaScript technology.
Core Features
- 100% Client-Side Processing: All compression happens in your browser - we never access your files
- Free Unlimited Usage: No restrictions, premium tiers, or hidden fees
- No Registration Required: Use tools immediately without creating accounts
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on any modern browser and device
- Multiple Format Support: JPEG, PNG, WebP, PDF compression and conversion
- Privacy-First Design: Built specifically to avoid privacy issues of cloud-based services
Technical Specifications
- Supported Images: JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF
- Supported Documents: PDF files
- File Size Limits: Based on your browser and device memory capabilities
- Processing Method: JavaScript-based algorithms running locally
- Browser Requirements: Modern browsers with JavaScript enabled
- Internet Requirements: Initial page load only (processing works offline)
3. Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted Uses
You may:
- Compress unlimited files for personal or commercial purposes
- Use the service from any location worldwide
- Share compressed files freely
- Integrate our tools into your workflow
- Access the service without creating accounts or profiles
- Use processed files for any legal purpose
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Process illegal content: Files containing illegal, harmful, or malicious material
- Infringe copyright: Process copyrighted content without proper authorization
- Abuse our systems: Attempt to overload, disrupt, or compromise website functionality
- Reverse engineer: Attempt to extract, copy, or reverse-engineer our algorithms
- Automated abuse: Excessive automated usage that impacts service availability
- Distribute malware: Use the service to process or distribute viruses or harmful code
- Violate laws: Use the service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Fair Use Guidelines
While our service is free and unlimited, we ask users to:
- Be considerate of other users by avoiding excessive usage patterns
- Report any technical issues or abuse you encounter
- Use the service in good faith for legitimate compression needs
4. User Responsibilities and Warranties
Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- File rights: Ensuring you have appropriate rights to any files you process
- Quality verification: Checking that compressed files meet your requirements before use
- Browser maintenance: Keeping your browser updated for optimal security and performance
- Legal compliance: Using the service in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Content appropriateness: Ensuring uploaded content is legal and appropriate
File Backup Responsibility
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend maintaining backups of important files before processing. While our service is designed to be safe, file corruption can occur due to browser limitations, device issues, or unexpected interruptions.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Intellectual Property
We own and reserve all rights to:
- Website code and algorithms: All compression algorithms and website functionality
- Design and interface: User interface design and visual elements
- Service branding: Trademarks, logos, and service names
- Documentation: User guides, help content, and technical documentation
Your Intellectual Property
- Complete ownership: You retain 100% ownership of all files you process
- No rights transfer: We claim no ownership, license, or rights over your files
- Commercial use: You may use compressed files for any commercial or personal purpose
- No restrictions: We impose no limitations on how you use your processed files
6. Service Availability and Performance
Service Provision
- Best effort availability: We work to maintain service availability when possible
- No uptime guarantees: Service provided on a best-efforts basis
- Performance variations: Processing speed varies based on file size, device capabilities, and browser performance
- Maintenance periods: Service may be temporarily unavailable for updates
Technical Limitations
- Browser dependencies: Service functionality depends on browser JavaScript capabilities
- Device limitations: Large file processing limited by your device's memory and processing power
- Internet connection: Initial page loading requires internet access; processing works offline
- Browser compatibility: Not all features available in all browsers
7. Disclaimers and Warranties
"AS-IS" Service Provision
IMPORTANT: Our service is provided on an "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties regarding:
- Continuous service availability or uptime guarantees
- Compatibility with all device and browser combinations
- Error-free operation or processing results
- Fitness for any specific purpose or use case
- Accuracy or reliability of compression results
Processing Disclaimers
- Quality results: Compression results may vary based on file characteristics and browser capabilities
- File verification: Users must verify that compressed files meet their requirements
- Backup recommendations: We strongly recommend maintaining backups of important files
- Device performance: Processing large files may impact device performance
8. Our Liability
What We're Responsible For
Since our service is completely free, we can't be held responsible for any problems that might occur. Here's what this means:
- Our liability is $0 (because the service costs $0)
- No guarantees about file quality or processing results
- We're not responsible for any data loss or file corruption
- Always backup important files before processing them
- Use at your own risk - we work hard to provide good results
Bottom line: We provide free tools that work well for most people, but we can't be legally responsible if something goes wrong. That's how we can keep the service free for everyone.
9. Service Changes and Termination
Service Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Add features: Introduce new tools and functionality
- Modify features: Update existing tools for improvement
- Remove features: Discontinue tools that are no longer viable
- Update terms: Modify these Terms to reflect service changes or legal requirements
Service Termination
- User termination: You may stop using the service at any time
- Service discontinuation: We reserve the right to discontinue the service with reasonable notice
- No refunds: As a free service, no refunds are applicable
- Data handling: Any collected analytics data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
10. Legal Compliance and Jurisdiction
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of your local jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles. If you're unsure about local laws, consult legal counsel.
Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution: We encourage users to contact us directly through our contact form to resolve any concerns before pursuing formal legal action.
Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.
11. Contact Us
Get in Touch
Response time: Usually within 72 hours
For technical support, privacy questions, legal matters, feature requests, or general feedback - I handle all inquiries personally.
Our Service Promise
We are committed to providing reliable, private, and free compression tools that respect your privacy and work well for most users. Your files stay on your device, your privacy is protected, and your access to our tools is always free.
Questions? Contact us anytime - we value user feedback and strive to provide helpful, prompt responses to all inquiries.
Last updated: August 2025
Version: 1.0
Liability cap: $0 (free service)
Language: Written in plain English