Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Smart PDF Extension ("we," "our," "the Extension," or "Smart PDF"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Smart PDF Extension regarding your use of our Chrome browser extension and related services.

By installing, accessing, or using Smart PDF Extension, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not install or use the Extension.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Core Functionality

Smart PDF Extension is a comprehensive Chrome browser extension that enhances PDF viewing with advanced features including:

• AI-Powered Document Analysis: Gemini 1.5 Flash integration for intelligent document processing
• Text-to-Speech Services: Multi-provider TTS with OpenAI and Google Cloud integration
• Podcast Generation: AI-generated conversational audio content from PDF documents
• Google Drive Integration: Cloud storage and file management capabilities
• Advanced Search: Cross-line search with PDF.js API integration
• OCR Processing: Tesseract.js optical character recognition
• Web Capture: Screenshot and image processing capabilities
• Professional PDF Tools: Annotations, bookmarks, and enhanced navigation

2.2 Service Availability

The Extension replaces Chrome's default PDF viewer and automatically enhances PDFs opened in your browser. Certain advanced features require third-party API integrations and internet connectivity.

3. Eligibility and Account Requirements

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Extension. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission to use the Extension.

3.2 Account Registration

Some features require Google account authentication for:

• Google Drive integration
• Cloud storage and synchronization
• Enhanced file management capabilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Permitted Use and Restrictions

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Smart PDF Extension for:

• Personal document viewing and processing
• Educational and research purposes
• Professional document analysis and workflow enhancement
• Creating audio content from your own documents
• Storing and organizing your documents in Google Drive

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Extension for:

• Illegal Activities: Any purpose that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Copyright Infringement: Processing copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Malicious Content: Creating, sharing, or processing harmful, threatening, or offensive content
• Privacy Violations: Processing personal information of others without consent
• System Abuse: Attempting to circumvent security measures or access unauthorized features
• Commercial Misuse: Redistributing generated content for commercial purposes without proper licensing
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
• Automated Abuse: Using bots, scripts, or automated systems to abuse the service

5. Third-Party Services and Integrations

5.1 API Service Dependencies

Smart PDF Extension integrates with several third-party services:

Google Services:

• Google Drive API for cloud storage
• Google AI (Gemini) for document analysis
• Google Cloud TTS for voice synthesis
• Google OAuth for authentication

OpenAI Services:

• OpenAI TTS API for high-quality voice generation
• Advanced language processing capabilities

Other Services:

• PDF.js for document rendering
• Tesseract.js for OCR processing

5.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of integrated third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of these third-party services.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Extension Ownership

Smart PDF Extension, including its design, code, features, and documentation, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights in the Extension.

6.2 User Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all documents, text, and other content you process through the Extension ("User Content"). However, you grant us the limited rights necessary to provide our services.

6.3 Generated Content

Content generated by AI features (including audio files and analyzed text) is considered derivative of your input. You have rights to use this generated content subject to:

• Compliance with these Terms
• Respect for underlying intellectual property rights
• Adherence to third-party service terms

7. Privacy and Data Protection

7.1 Privacy Policy Incorporation

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference and governs our collection, use, and protection of your information.

7.2 Data Processing Consent

By using the Extension, you consent to:

• Local processing of PDF content for feature functionality
• Cloud processing for AI analysis and audio generation
• Storage of files and metadata in your Google Drive (with your permission)
• Analytics collection to improve service quality (anonymized)

8. Payment Terms and Billing

8.1 Free Service

The basic Extension is provided free of charge. Advanced features may require API usage that incurs costs through third-party providers.

8.2 API Costs

Users are responsible for costs associated with:

• OpenAI API usage for TTS and AI features
• Google Cloud services if used
• Any premium third-party service subscriptions

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service "As Is"

The Extension is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy or reliability of generated content

9.2 AI Content Disclaimer

AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, biases, or errors. You should:

• Review all generated content for accuracy
• Not rely solely on AI analysis for critical decisions
• Verify important information through independent sources
• Exercise professional judgment when using AI features

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Liability Limits

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

• Indirect Damages: Consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages
• Business Losses: Lost profits, business interruption, or lost data
• Third-Party Actions: Actions or omissions of third-party service providers
• Content Issues: Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of generated content
• API Costs: Unexpected charges from third-party API usage

10.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Extension shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid for any premium features in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate this agreement at any time by:

• Uninstalling the Extension from your browser
• Revoking Google account permissions
• Discontinuing use of Extension features

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Extension if:

• You violate these Terms or our policies
• Your use poses security or legal risks
• You engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior
• Required by law or third-party service providers

19. Contact Information

19.1 Questions and Support

For questions about these Terms or the Extension:

• Email: smrtfindr@gmail.com
• GitHub: Smart PDF Extension Repository
• Issues: GitHub Issues Page

19.2 Legal Notices

For legal matters and compliance issues:

• Legal Email: smrtfindr@gmail.com
• Privacy Officer: smrtfindr@gmail.com

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By installing and using Smart PDF Extension, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.