Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of Use

Welcome to 21K Tools. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (https://21k.tools) and all associated subdomains, services, tools, and features (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing 21K Tools, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Services.

If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

21K Tools provides a comprehensive suite of free online tools and utilities, including but not limited to:

• File conversion tools (PDF, image, document formats)
• Image editing and resizing tools
• PDF manipulation tools (merge, split, compress, OCR)
• QR code generator and scanner
• Text and calculation utilities
• AI-powered content generation tools
• Educational blog and resources

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Responsibilities

a) Acceptable Use

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

• To upload, process, or distribute any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
• To violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• To infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• To transmit or distribute viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• To impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• To interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or any other systems or networks
• To use automated scripts, bots, or scraping tools to access or use the Services excessively

b) File Uploads and Content

When you upload files or input content into our tools, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the content or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use and upload it
• The content does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or other personal or proprietary rights
• The content does not contain any illegal material or material that could harm minors
• You understand that uploaded files are processed solely to deliver the requested service and are automatically deleted after processing

c) Account Security

While 21K Tools does not currently require user registration for most services, if we introduce account features in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

a) Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of 21K Tools or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

b) Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload or create using our Services. By using our Services, you grant 21K Tools a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process, store, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the requested service.

We do not claim ownership of your files or generated outputs. Once your file is processed and delivered, we delete it from our servers (unless otherwise specified in our Privacy Policy).

c) Third-Party Content

Our Services may display or link to third-party content, including advertisements, which are not owned or controlled by 21K Tools. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content.

5. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

a) "As-Is" Services

Our Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis 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
• Guarantees that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or results obtained through the Services

b) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 21K Tools and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your access to or inability to access the Services
• Damages resulting from any content obtained from the Services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or content

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us to use the Services in the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to the liability (which, for our free services, would be zero).

c) No Professional Advice

The information, tools, and services provided on 21K Tools are for general informational and utility purposes only. They should not be construed as professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise). Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for specific concerns.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by 21K Tools. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that 21K Tools shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such third-party content, goods, or services.

7. Advertising

21K Tools displays advertisements through Google AdSense and potentially other third-party advertising networks to support our free services. By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Advertisements may be displayed alongside or within our tools and content
• We do not control the content of advertisements displayed by third-party networks
• Third-party advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies
• Clicking on advertisements will redirect you to third-party websites not controlled by 21K Tools

For more information about how advertising works on our site, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 21K Tools and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or other personal rights
• Any content you upload, transmit, or make available through the Services

9. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting a prominent notice on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page
• Sending an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

Your continued use of the Services after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Services.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Prolonged inactivity
• Technical or security reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Geographic Restrictions

21K Tools is operated from and intended for users worldwide. However, we make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use in all locations. Those who access the Services from locations where the content is illegal or prohibited are responsible for compliance with local laws.

12. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

a) Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which 21K Tools operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

b) Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it may be submitted to mediation or arbitration as agreed upon by both parties.

c) Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and 21K Tools regarding the use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

15. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of 21K Tools.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• Email: contact@21k.tools
• Help Center: https://21k.tools/help
• Website: https://21k.tools

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.

17. Acknowledgment

By using 21K Tools, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. You also acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: February 10, 2026