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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our service. By accessing or using pdflocker.io, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last updated: February 9, 2026
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Acceptance 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.

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Description 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.

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User 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.
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Intellectual 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.

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File 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.

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Limitation 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
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Acceptable 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.

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Service 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.

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Indemnification

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.

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Governing 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.

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Changes 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.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: