Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ConvertMarkdownTo.com ("we," "our," "the Service," or "the Website"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

ConvertMarkdownTo.com provides free, browser-based tools to convert Markdown files into various formats including PDF, DOCX, HTML, plain text, and Google Docs compatible formats. Our Service operates entirely within your web browser, meaning:

  • All file conversions are processed locally on your device
  • Your files are never uploaded to our servers
  • All processing happens client-side in your browser
  • No data is stored or retained by us

3. Free Service

ConvertMarkdownTo.com is provided completely free of charge. We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice
  • Implement usage limits or restrictions as necessary
  • Update features and functionality

4. User Responsibilities

By using our Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Not use automated tools to access the Service in a way that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of the Service
  • Respect all applicable intellectual property rights
  • Be solely responsible for the content you convert and the results you obtain

5. Content and Data

You retain all rights to the content you convert using our Service. Since all conversions happen in your browser:

  • You maintain complete ownership and control of your files
  • We have no access to, ownership of, or responsibility for your content
  • You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to use and convert any content
  • You are responsible for the security and backup of your files

6. No Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Guarantees of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of conversions
  • Promises of uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Assurances that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that conversion results will be accurate, complete, or suitable for your purposes. You use the Service at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CONVERTMARKDOWNTO.COM AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in conversions
  • Issues arising from your use or inability to use the Service
  • Damages related to unauthorized access to your device or data

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ConvertMarkdownTo.com, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of third parties
  • Any content you convert or process using the Service

9. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, features, and functionality, is owned by ConvertMarkdownTo.com and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
  • Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

10. Third-Party Libraries and Tools

Our Service uses various open-source libraries and tools for file conversion. These libraries are subject to their own licenses and terms. We are not responsible for any issues arising from these third-party components.

11. Browser Compatibility

Our Service is designed to work with modern web browsers. We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge for the best experience. We do not guarantee compatibility with outdated or unsupported browsers.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle data and analytics. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ConvertMarkdownTo.com regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our Contact page.

Important Notice

By using ConvertMarkdownTo.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. This is a free service provided as-is, and you use it at your own risk. Always keep backups of your important files.