Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Welcome to Files2.ai. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Files2.ai website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

1. Description of Service

Files2.ai is a file processing and format conversion platform that enables users to convert documents to structured plain text. The Service includes file format conversion, document analysis, content extraction, and interactive file querying capabilities.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement and are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law.

3. Account Registration

Certain features of the Service require account registration. When you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Subscription Plans and Payment

4.1 Free Tier

The free tier provides limited access to the Service, including processing of limited files per conversion session with a combined file size limit.

4.2 Premium Subscription

Premium subscribers receive unlimited file conversions, a larger file size limit, email support, and other premium features.

4.3 Payment Terms

All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processor. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your designated payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel your subscription. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.

4.4 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

4.5 Refunds

Your first paid purchase may be eligible for a full refund within 14 days of purchase under our Refund Policy. Subscription renewals are generally non-refundable once billed. If you cancel your subscription, you will retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period.

4.6 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing at any time. Price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle, and we will provide advance notice of any price increases.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Upload, transmit, or process any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party
  • Upload files containing malware, viruses, or other malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any systems or networks connected to the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose not expressly permitted by these Terms
  • Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Service
  • Use automated means to access the Service except through our published API (Premium subscribers only)
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute access to the Service

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, functionality, and all associated intellectual property rights, is owned by Files2.ai. These Terms do not grant you any rights to use our trademarks, logos, or other brand features.

6.2 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights in the files and content you upload to the Service ("Your Content"). By uploading Your Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process, analyze, and convert Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

6.3 Client-Side Processing

Where technically feasible, the Service processes Your Content locally on your device. This means your files may not be transmitted to our servers for certain operations. For operations requiring server-side processing, Your Content is processed transiently and is not stored beyond the duration necessary to complete the requested operation unless you choose to save it to your account.

7. Privacy and Data Handling

7.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

7.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Your Content and personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7.3 Data Retention

Files are not uploaded to our servers. All converted files stay on the client's computer.

7.4 Privacy Requests

Where applicable law grants data-subject rights (including GDPR/UK GDPR), you may submit access, deletion, correction, portability, objection, or restriction requests through account settings or by contacting privacy@files2.ai. We aim to respond within 30 days, subject to lawful extensions.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do not guarantee that file conversions or document analysis will be error-free, complete, or accurate. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying all output generated by the Service.

8.3 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or that it will be uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

8.4 Third-Party Content

The Service may enable you to process files containing third-party content. We are not responsible for and do not endorse any third-party content processed through the Service.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FILES2.AI, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS 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, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in file conversions or document analysis
  • Loss or corruption of Your Content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Files2.ai, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

11.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in English, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

11.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Service prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

14.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Files2.ai regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Notices

We may provide notices to you via email, posting on the Service, or other reasonable means. You may provide notices to us at the contact information below.

16. Contact Information

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

By using Files2.ai, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.