Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using URL to Markdown Converter (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

URL to Markdown Converter is a web-based tool that converts publicly accessible web pages into Markdown format. The Service fetches content from URLs you provide, extracts the main content, and converts it to Markdown format for your use.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service to access content that you do not have permission to access
  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Infringe upon copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
  • Use the Service to harvest or collect information about users without their consent
  • Attempt to circumvent any security measures or rate limits
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service excessively
  • Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks

4. Rate Limits and Usage Restrictions

We reserve the right to implement rate limits and usage restrictions to ensure fair access to the Service for all users. Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent suspension of access.

Current limitations include:

  • Maximum page size: 10MB
  • Request timeout: 30 seconds
  • Rate limiting may apply during high traffic periods

5. Intellectual Property

Service Content: The Service itself, including its design, code, and documentation, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws.

Converted Content: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to access and convert content from URLs you provide. The Service does not grant you any rights to the content you convert. You must respect the copyright and terms of use of the original content sources.

6. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring you have the right to access and convert content from URLs you provide
  • Complying with the terms of service and robots.txt of websites you convert
  • Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights of content owners
  • Using the converted content in accordance with applicable laws and licenses
  • Maintaining the security of your access to the Service

7. Disclaimer of 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.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of conversions will meet your expectations
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of the Service
  • Any bugs, viruses, or harmful code transmitted through the Service
  • Any errors or omissions in content or conversions
  • Any loss or damage resulting from the use of converted content

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Service and its operators from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use information.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. 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 the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.