01Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using pdflocker.io ("Service", "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
02Description of Service
pdflocker.io provides an online tool that allows users to add password protection, encryption, and access restrictions to PDF documents. The Service includes:
PDF Password Protection
Adding open passwords and permission passwords to PDF documents using AES-256 bit encryption.
Access Restrictions
Setting restrictions on printing, copying, editing, page extraction, commenting, form filling, and document assembly.
Batch Processing
Processing multiple PDF files simultaneously with the same security settings.
03User Responsibilities
By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 13 years of age.
- You have the legal right to upload and modify the PDF documents you submit to the Service.
- You will not use the Service for any unlawful purpose or to process documents containing illegal content.
- You will not attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or overload the Service or its infrastructure.
- You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords you set on your documents.
04Intellectual Property
The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by pdflocker.io and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You retain full ownership of all PDF documents you upload to the Service. We do not claim any rights to your content. The Service only processes your files as instructed and does not retain, analyze, or use your documents for any other purpose.
05File Handling & Deletion
We handle your files with the utmost care:
Temporary Processing
Files are uploaded solely for the purpose of applying the requested security settings and are stored temporarily on secure servers.
Automatic Deletion
All uploaded and processed files are automatically and permanently deleted within 1 hour of upload.
No Access
We do not access, read, review, or analyze the contents of your documents. Processing is fully automated.
Download Responsibility
It is your responsibility to download your locked files before they are automatically deleted. We cannot recover deleted files.
06Limitation of Liability
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis 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.
In no event shall pdflocker.io, its operators, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.
Specifically, we are not responsible for:
- Lost or forgotten passwords set through the Service
- Files not downloaded before automatic deletion
- Any damage or loss resulting from unauthorized access to your documents
- Service interruptions or temporary unavailability
07Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Upload documents containing malicious code, viruses, or malware
- Process documents you do not have the right to modify
- Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with security features
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or overload the Service
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the Service for any user who violates these Terms.
08Service Availability
We strive to keep the Service available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) temporarily or permanently, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
09Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless pdflocker.io and its operators, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
10Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be submitted to the courts of competent jurisdiction.
11Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: