Terms of Service

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", "your") and pdf-mcp ("we", "us", "our") governing your access to and use of our PDF generation API, MCP server, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Services. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Service Description

pdf-mcp provides an AI-first PDF rendering platform that includes:

  • PDF Generation API - RESTful API endpoints for converting HTML content to PDF documents
  • MCP Server - Model Context Protocol server for integration with AI agents and LLM applications
  • PDF Manipulation - Endpoints for merging, splitting, and extracting content from PDFs
  • Storage Options - Direct download, default storage, or Bring Your Own Bucket (BYOB) storage configurations

Account Registration

Account Creation

To use our Services, you must create an account by providing a valid email address. We use magic link authentication—no password is required. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials and API keys
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
  • Ensuring your email address remains valid and accessible

Account Requirements

You must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age to create an account
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Not create multiple accounts for the purpose of abusing free credits or circumventing restrictions
  • Not share your API keys with unauthorized third parties

Credit System and Payment

How Credits Work

Our Services operate on a prepaid credit system:

Credit Usage
Approximately 1 credit is consumed per PDF page generated. Complex operations (merging, extraction) may consume additional credits based on document complexity.
Free Credits Coupon
New accounts receive a 100 free credits coupon upon account creation. Free credits are provided on a one-time basis and cannot be replenished.
Credit Purchases
Additional credits may be purchased through our dashboard. All credit purchases are non-refundable once the credits have been added to your account.
Credit Validity
Credits are tied to your account and are forfeited upon account termination.

Payment Terms

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. By making a purchase, you agree to:

  • Pay all charges at the prices then in effect for your purchases
  • Provide valid payment information
  • Authorize us to charge your payment method for all purchases

All prices are displayed in Euros (€) and include applicable taxes. Prices may change at any time, but changes will not affect credits already purchased.

Refund Policy

Due to the nature of our prepaid credit system:

  • Unused credits are non-refundable
  • Failed transactions will be fully refunded to your original payment method
  • Service errors that consume credits without producing output may be credited back at our discretion

If you believe you have been charged incorrectly, please contact us at support@pdf-mcp.io within 30 days of the charge.

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Use

You may use our Services for lawful purposes including:

  • Generating PDF documents from HTML content for business or personal use
  • Integrating our API into your applications, products, or services
  • Using our MCP server with AI agents and automation workflows
  • Processing documents in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to use our Services to:

  • Generate illegal content - Including but not limited to documents that promote violence, terrorism, child exploitation, or hate speech
  • Commit fraud - Creating false invoices, counterfeit documents, or any content intended to deceive
  • Violate intellectual property - Generating documents that infringe copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights
  • Send spam or malware - Using generated PDFs to distribute unsolicited content or malicious software
  • Abuse the system - Attempting to circumvent rate limits, credit requirements, or security measures
  • Overload infrastructure - Engaging in denial-of-service attacks or actions that impair service availability
  • Reverse engineer - Attempting to decompile, disassemble, or extract source code from our Services
  • Harvest data - Using automated means to collect information from our Services without authorization

Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the HTML content you submit and the PDFs you generate. We do not monitor or review content but reserve the right to refuse service or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

API Usage and Limitations

API Access

Upon account creation, you will receive API credentials that allow you to access our Services. API access is subject to:

  • Rate Limits - API calls are subject to rate limiting to ensure fair usage and system stability
  • Size Limits - Maximum document sizes and request payloads may be enforced
  • Concurrent Connections - Limits on simultaneous API connections may apply

Service Level

While we strive for high availability, we do not guarantee specific uptime percentages for free accounts. Enterprise customers may negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) separately.

API Changes

We may modify, update, or deprecate API endpoints. When possible, we will:

  • Provide reasonable notice before making breaking changes
  • Maintain backwards compatibility where feasible
  • Document changes in our API changelog

Data Processing

Storage Modes

pdf-mcp offers flexible storage options for generated documents:

  • By default, generated PDFs are stored with managed storage and configurable retention periods
  • With the storage: "memory" parameter, documents are processed in memory only and not persisted
  • With Bring Your Own Bucket (BYOB), PDFs are stored directly in your own cloud storage
  • You choose the storage mode per request based on your requirements

Storage Options

You may optionally enable storage features:

Default Storage
PDFs stored on our infrastructure for a limited time (typically 24 hours) for retrieval.
Bring Your Own Bucket (BYOB)
PDFs are stored directly in your own AWS S3 bucket. You maintain full control over your data.

For details on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

The Services, including all software, APIs, documentation, trademarks, and other materials, are owned by pdf-mcp and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our intellectual property except the limited license to use the Services as described herein.

Your Content

You retain all rights to the HTML content you submit and the PDFs you generate. By using our Services, you grant us a limited license to process your content solely for the purpose of providing the Services.

Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about our Services, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use such feedback for any purpose without obligation to you.

Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party services:

  • Stripe - Payment processing
  • AWS - Infrastructure and storage
  • Supabase - Authentication and database

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services or their practices.

Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

  • Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of intellectual property rights
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Services
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We do not warrant that the Services will meet your specific requirements or that any defects will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Services.
  • Our total liability for any claims arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless pdf-mcp and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Content you submit through the Services

Account Termination

Termination by You

You may close your account at any time through your dashboard or by contacting us at support@pdf-mcp.io. Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Services will be revoked
  • Remaining credits will be forfeited
  • Data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Notice

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if:

  • You breach these Terms
  • You engage in prohibited activities
  • We are required to do so by law
  • We discontinue the Services

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution.

Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at support@pdf-mcp.io. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Germany.

EU Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr . We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on our website with an updated "Last updated" date. For material changes that affect your rights, we will:

  • Provide at least 30 days' notice before changes take effect
  • Notify you via email to your registered email address
  • Clearly indicate what has changed

Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Services and close your account.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Notice, constitute the entire agreement between you and pdf-mcp regarding the Services.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.
No Agency
Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and pdf-mcp.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: support@pdf-mcp.io