Scanned Maker

Terms of Service

Terms of Service for Scanned Maker, a privacy-first PDF scanning tool.

Scanned Maker Terms of Service

Effective Date: 22 October 2025

Welcome to Scanned Maker. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of scannedmaker.com and any related services that help you transform digital PDFs into scanned-looking documents ("Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. About the Service

Scanned Maker is a browser-based tool that creates realistic scanned document effects on your PDFs. Key features:

  • Local processing: All document processing happens in your browser
  • No uploads: Your files never leave your device
  • No accounts: No registration or login required
  • Privacy-first: We don't collect, store, or transmit your documents

The Service is provided by Scanned Maker ("we", "us", "our").

2. Eligibility

You may use the Service if you:

  • Are at least 13 years of age
  • Are legally capable of entering into binding agreements
  • Comply with these Terms and all applicable laws

If using on behalf of an organization, you confirm authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Acceptable Use

You May:

  • Use the Service for personal, educational, or commercial purposes
  • Process any documents you own or have permission to modify
  • Use the Service offline after initial page load
  • Share links to the Service

You May Not:

  • Use the Service for unlawful, harmful, or deceptive purposes
  • Create documents that violate laws or infringe on others' rights
  • Attempt to circumvent security features or access restrictions
  • Use the Service to create fraudulent or misleading documents
  • Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or infrastructure
  • Distribute malware or malicious content through the Service

4. Document Ownership and Responsibility

Your Documents:

  • You retain complete ownership of all documents you process
  • You are solely responsible for the content and legality of your documents
  • We never access, view, or store your documents (they stay on your device)

Your Responsibility:

  • Ensure you have rights to modify and use your documents
  • Comply with all applicable laws when using processed documents
  • Do not use the Service to create fraudulent documents
  • Respect intellectual property rights and confidentiality obligations

5. Intellectual Property

Our Rights:

  • The Scanned Maker website, design, and branding are our property
  • The Service's underlying code and technology are protected by copyright
  • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our Service without permission

Your Rights:

  • All documents you process remain your property
  • You may use processed documents for any lawful purpose
  • No license or rights are granted to us over your documents

6. Privacy and Data Processing

Your privacy is fundamental to our Service:

No Document Collection:

  • All PDF processing happens locally in your browser
  • Documents are never uploaded to our servers
  • We cannot access or view your files
  • No document storage or logging occurs

Limited Data:

  • Standard web server logs (IP, timestamp, user agent) via Vercel hosting
  • Browser storage for your preferences (stays on your device)
  • No analytics, tracking, or behavioral data collection

See our complete Privacy Policy for details.

7. Third-Party Services

Hosting:

  • The Service is hosted on Vercel infrastructure
  • Subject to Vercel's terms and privacy policies
  • Standard web hosting logs apply

External Links:

  • We may link to external resources or documentation
  • We are not responsible for third-party content or policies
  • Review their terms before interacting with external services

8. Service Availability

No Guarantees:

  • We provide the Service "as is" without availability guarantees
  • The Service may experience downtime for maintenance or updates
  • Features may be modified, added, or removed at our discretion

Your Responsibility:

  • Keep important documents backed up
  • Don't rely solely on the Service for critical business processes
  • Verify output meets your needs before using in production

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Merchantability
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will meet your requirements
  • Results will be accurate or reliable
  • Errors will be corrected
  • The Service is free from viruses or harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Loss of business opportunities or goodwill
  • Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service

This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Maximum Liability:

Our total liability for any claims related to the Service shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (whichever is greater).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
  • Content of documents you process

12. Changes to the Service and Terms

Service Changes:

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.

Terms Changes:

  • We may update these Terms at any time
  • Changes will be posted with a new "Effective Date"
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • Material changes will be communicated prominently

13. Termination

By You:

You may stop using the Service at any time. No formal termination is required.

By Us:

We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Use the Service unlawfully
  • Pose a security risk
  • For any other reason at our discretion

Effect of Termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ends immediately
  • Sections that should survive (privacy, liability, etc.) remain in effect
  • No refunds for any paid services (if applicable in the future)

14. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law:

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution:

  • Informal resolution: Contact us first to resolve disputes amicably
  • Jurisdiction: Disputes shall be resolved in courts of [Your Jurisdiction]
  • No class actions: Disputes must be resolved individually

15. General Provisions

Entire Agreement:

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Scanned Maker.

Severability:

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

No Waiver:

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Assignment:

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party.

Force Majeure:

We are not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Subject Line: "Terms of Service Inquiry"
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Last Updated: 22 October 2025

Thank you for using Scanned Maker responsibly.