Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CompressForge ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

CompressForge provides online file compression services for various file types including documents, images, audio files, archives, and code files. The service is provided free of charge and without the need for user registration.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the service only for lawful purposes
• Not upload files containing malicious software, viruses, or harmful content
• Not attempt to compromise the security or functionality of the service
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Not upload copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws

4. File Processing and Storage

We process your files to provide compression services. Important points:

• Files are automatically deleted from our servers after 15 minutes
• We do not store, access, or review the content of your files
• File processing is performed using automated systems
• You retain all rights to your uploaded files
• Maximum file size limit is 500MB per file

5. Service Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous service availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Server updates or improvements
• Circumstances beyond our control

6. Limitation of Liability

CompressForge is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data or files
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Any damages arising from the use or inability to use the service

7. Intellectual Property

The CompressForge service, including its design, functionality, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our service or its components
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use our trademarks or branding without permission
• Create derivative works based on our service

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy. By using our service, you also agree to our privacy practices.

9. Prohibited Uses

You may not use CompressForge to:

• Process illegal or harmful content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware or malicious code
• Attempt to overwhelm our servers or disrupt service
• Use automated tools to abuse the service

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason including breach of these Terms of Use.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or the use of our service shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at [email protected].