Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Qux Tools ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our website and file conversion services.

Your access to and use of our services is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

Description of Services

Qux Tools provides free, client-side file conversion services that allow users to convert various file formats to PDF. Our services include:

• PNG to PDF conversion
• JPG/JPEG to PDF conversion
• Microsoft Word (DOC/DOCX) to PDF conversion
• Microsoft Excel (XLS/XLSX) to PDF conversion
• Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX) to PDF conversion
• Related tools and utilities for file conversion

Our services are provided "as is" and are subject to availability. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

User Responsibilities

As a user of Qux Tools, you agree to the following responsibilities:

• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Ensure you have the right to convert and process any files you use with our services
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
• Not use our services to process illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Not attempt to circumvent any security measures or access restrictions
• Report any bugs, security vulnerabilities, or issues you discover
• Keep your browser and system updated for optimal security and performance

You are solely responsible for the content of files you process using our services and any consequences arising from such processing.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services for any of the following prohibited purposes:

• Processing copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Converting files containing illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Attempting to overload or disrupt our services through excessive use
• Using automated tools or scripts to access our services
• Attempting to hack, compromise, or gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international laws
• Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others
• Processing files containing malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Using our services for commercial purposes without authorization
• Attempting to extract or reverse engineer our conversion algorithms

Intellectual Property

The Qux Tools website, including its design, functionality, content, and underlying technology, is protected by intellectual property laws.

Our Rights:

• All website content, design, and functionality are owned by Qux Tools
• Our trademarks, logos, and brand elements are protected
• The underlying conversion algorithms and code are proprietary
• All rights not expressly granted to users are reserved

Your Rights:

• You retain all rights to files you process using our services
• You may use our services for personal and non-commercial purposes
• You may share links to our website and recommend our services
• You may provide feedback and suggestions for improvement

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to us may be used by Qux Tools without compensation or attribution.

Disclaimers

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make the following disclaimers:

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• Conversion quality may vary depending on file complexity and browser capabilities
• We do not warrant that our services will meet all your specific requirements
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for purpose
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of conversion results
• Service availability may be affected by maintenance, updates, or technical issues
• Browser compatibility may vary, and some features may not work in all browsers
• We are not responsible for data loss or corruption during the conversion process

Users are advised to verify conversion results and maintain backups of important files.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Qux Tools and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of our services.

Excluded Damages:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from service interruptions or errors
• Damages from file corruption or conversion errors
• Third-party claims or actions
• Damages exceeding the amount paid for our services (which is $0 for free services)

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is fundamental to our service design. Our client-side processing architecture ensures maximum privacy protection:

• Your files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to our servers
• We do not collect, store, or have access to your file content
• Our Privacy Policy provides detailed information about our data practices
• We comply with applicable data protection regulations
• You maintain complete control over your files throughout the conversion process

For complete details about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
• Significant changes will be prominently displayed on our website
• Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms
• We may notify users of material changes via website announcements

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. If you disagree with any modifications, you should discontinue use of our services.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Engaging in prohibited activities
• Attempting to harm or disrupt our services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Suspected fraudulent or malicious activity

You may discontinue use of our services at any time. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, but these Terms will remain in effect regarding your prior use.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising from your use of our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Qux Tools is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

• Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts
• You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts
• If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect
• These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Qux Tools
• No waiver of any term shall be deemed a continuing waiver

We encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any disputes before pursuing legal action.

Additional Terms

Service Availability:

While we strive to maintain high availability, our services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We do not guarantee 100% uptime.

Browser Requirements:

Our services require a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled. Some features may not work in older browsers or with certain browser configurations.

File Size Limitations:

While we don't impose artificial file size limits, very large files may cause performance issues or failures due to browser memory constraints.

Third-Party Content:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party sites.