Nothing crazy here - we will provide a first class HTTP API capable of converting 100s of different file formats in return for a fee. Don't abuse the service, don't do anything illegal or abusive, don't infringe copyright and we'll get along just fine. The gory details are below.
This policy is effective from 1st January 2014 This policy was last modified on 9th December 2016
These Terms of Service (the "Agreement") set forth the terms and conditions upon which Zamzar ("we" or "our company") makes available its file conversion services ("Services") to you ("Customer" or "You"). For the purposes of this Agreement: (a) "Customer" (or "you") means the individual or business entity that is using or registering to use the Services, including its employees and agents; Your use of the Services is expressly conditioned on your compliance with these Terms of Service. By clicking, accessing or using the Services, you are indicating that you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You acknowledge and agree that Zamzar may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. If we make changes, we will indicate at the top of this page the Terms of Service modified date. By continuing to access or use the Services after Zamzar makes any such revision, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms of Service. These Terms also incorporate the terms of the Zamzar API Privacy Policy.
Zamzar is registered in England as a limited company (number 6463494).
The Services provide a user the ability to transform a file (a "User File") or multiple files ("User Files") from their original file format to a user-selected file format. The Services operate by storing the uploaded User File(s) on a Zamzar server, converting it/them into a new file format ("Converted File(s)"). The recipient can then access and download the Converted File(s) by making a request to the Zamzar API to download it, or by choosing to download it via their "user dashboard".
Zamzar provides four levels of service; "Test", "Startup", "Growth" and "Scale". See https://developers.zamzar.com/pricing for more information about each level of service. You acknowledge and agree that Zamzar may establish general practices and policies concerning use of the Services, including, without limitation, the maximum number of files that a user may upload through the Services, the maximum size of the files that a user may convert through the Services, the maximum number of hours or days that a file will be stored by the Services, and the maximum number of times a user may access the Services in a given period of time. Zamzar reserves the right to change or discontinue any of the Services at any time.
Subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Zamzar shall supply the Services to you and grant you a personal, non-transferable, terminable licence to use the Services from the Effective Date for the Subscription Period. You may request and Zamzar may agree to upgrade the Services provided to you and the Subscription Fee payable will be amended accordingly for the next monthly payment.
To receive the "Test", "Startup", "Growth" or "Scale" service, you need to sign up for an account, and provide your name, e-mail address and a password. You will also be asked to provide your payment details for the "Startup", "Growth" and "Scale" services. If we accept payment you will receive a confirmation on the signup page (at https://developers.zamzar.com/signup) acknowledging that we have received your payment and accepting your offer to subscribe for the Services. At this point a contract between you and Zamzar will be formed.
While we try to ensure that the Services are error free, we cannot guarantee that User Files or Converted Files will not be deleted or lost. You acknowledge and agree that Zamzar will not be responsible for any failure of the Services to convert a User File or store a User File or Converted File. You acknowledge and agree that Zamzar will not be responsible for the deletion of a User File or Converted File stored or processed during the provision of the Services, or for the corruption of or loss of any data, information or content contained in a User File or Converted File. You bear full responsibility for archiving and backing up your User Files and data and sole liability for any lost or irrecoverable User Files or data.
Zamzar respects the privacy of others. These Terms of Service incorporate the terms of the Zamzar API Privacy Policy.
Zamzar respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution, public display, or public performance of a copyrighted work is an infringement of the copyright holder's rights, and expressly prohibited under Zamzar's services.
Participants of Zamzar's services upload, convert, access and use materials and services at their own risk. Zamzar does not monitor customer content. Zamzar will not be liable for any damages claimed as a result of Zamzar's services, information, or products. Each and every Participant is solely responsible for all materials stored with Zamzar, for accuracy of materials including warranties, and for acquiring all necessary authorizations for hyperlinks and marketing materials. Zamzar makes no express or implied warranty regarding the accuracy, quality, or nature of information that may be obtained by users or participants from the internet through the use of Zamzar's services.
Zamzar may, at its discretion, remove content, disable and/or terminate the accounts of users and/or deny users future access to Zamzar's services, who may be infringing the intellectual property rights of others or Zamzar, or otherwise potentially expose Zamzar to civil or criminal liability. Should registered users of Zamzar's premium services breach these conditions Zamzar reserves the right to terminate that user's account immediately, without recourse to refunding any monies paid. However, such rights shall in no way create an obligation for Zamzar to edit or review the Website(s) or Content.
If you are a copyright owner wishing to pursue any of these issues please email us at:
api-abuse@zamzar.com
All right, title, and interest in and to the Services are and will remain the exclusive property of Zamzar. The Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United Kingdom and foreign countries. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms of Service, you may not reproduce, modify, or prepare derivative works based upon, distribute, sell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, or otherwise use the Services. You acknowledge that all materials (except those uploaded by users) provided on this Web site, including but not limited to information, documents, products, logos, graphics, sounds, GUI, software, and services (collectively "Materials"), are provided either by Zamzar or by their respective third party authors, developers and vendors (collectively "Third Party Providers") and the underlying intellectual property rights are owned by Zamzar and/or its Third Party Providers.
The password and log-on details provided to you are confidential to you and you hereby agree that you shall not share such information with any third parties. You shall notify Zamzar forthwith if you are aware of any third party having access to such information.
Zamzar, the Zamzar logo, and all other Zamzar trademarks, service marks, product names, and trade names of Zamzar appearing on the Services are owned by Zamzar. All other trademarks, service marks, product names, and logos appearing on the Services are the property of their respective owners. You may not use or display any trademark, service mark, product name, trade name, or logo appearing on the Services without the owner's prior written consent.
As a condition to your use of the Services, you agree not to:
Zamzar will have the right to investigate and prosecute violations of any of the above, including intellectual property rights infringement and security-related issues, to the fullest extent of the law. Zamzar may involve and cooperate with law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users who violate these Terms of Service. You acknowledge that Zamzar has no obligation to monitor your access to or use of the Services, but has the right to do so for the purpose of operating the Services, to ensure your compliance with these Terms of Service, or to comply with applicable law or the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body.
Any files uploaded to the Zamzar service which appear to involve child exploitation will be reported to the US National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline. Additionally any users found to be uploading files which appear to involve child exploitation will be permanently banned from using Zamzar's services.
Fair Use forms an integral part of the Terms of Service between you and Zamzar Ltd that govern your use of Zamzar Ltd's services. If you do not agree with this Fair Use Policy, do not use Zamzar Ltd's software or services.
To maintain optimum performance, and to ensure that the Zamzar File Conversion API is available to all our customers, the following limits are imposed on the usage of the API per rolling 1 month period:
The Services may make available links to third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Zamzar is not responsible or liable for: (i) the availability or accuracy of such websites; or (ii) the content, products, or services on or available from such websites. Links to such websites do not imply any endorsement by Zamzar of such websites or the content, products, or services available from such websites. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ACCORDINGLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZAMZAR EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, REGARDING SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT). ZAMZAR MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ZAMZAR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM OF ANY THIRD PARTY THAT RESULT FROM USE OF THE SERVICES. IF WE PROVIDE ADVICE OR INFORMATION ON WAYS TO USE THE SERVICE OR WAYS IN WHICH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES MAY BE IMPROVED, WE ARE NOT OFFERING ANY PROMISE OR GUARANTEE IN ADDITION TO THOSE EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service will remain in full force and affect. Headings in the Terms of Service are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such section.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Zamzar, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any claims, actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services, or your violation of these Terms of Service.
Your use of Zamzar is at your own risk. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our Service or with these terms of service, or any other rules or policies, please contact us at api-info@zamzar.com. If you use the "Test" level of service, you acknowledge that save for any liability we cannot exclude at law, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Services. Subscribers to "Startup", "Growth" and "Scale" levels of service expressly understand and agree that Zamzar shall not be liable for any, indirect loss, consequential loss of profits, revenue, business opportunity, anticipated savings, goodwill or reputation, use or data, resulting from: (I) the use or the inability to use the Service; (II) the cost of procurement of substitute Services; (III) unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (IV) statements or conduct of any third party using the Service; or (V) any other matter relating to the Services. If you are a Subscriber to the "Startup", "Growth" or "Scale" levels of service, our aggregate liability to you in connection with this Agreement is limited to the sum of £1000.
Zamzar may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to the Services by postings on the Services.
The failure of Zamzar to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
If you are purchasing the Services as a consumer, then under the Distance Selling Regulations you have the right to cancel this Agreement for any reason during the seven working day cooling off period from the date you subscribe. If you upload a User File to be converted before the end of the cooling off period then you will waive your right to cancel the Agreement.
These Terms of Service and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of England without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The English courts shall (subject to the paragraph below) have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute which may arise out of, under, or in connection with these terms and conditions, and for those purposes irrevocably submit all disputes to the jurisdiction of the those courts.
For the exclusive benefit of Zamzar and to the extent possible in the applicable jurisdiction, Zamzar shall retain the right to bring proceedings as to the substance of the matter in the courts of the country of your residence or, where these terms and conditions are entered into in the course of your trade or profession, the country of the place of business in which you agreed to these terms and conditions or (if different) the country of your principal place of business.
These Terms of Service are the entire and exclusive agreement between Zamzar and you regarding the Services, and these Terms of Service supersede and replace any prior agreements between Zamzar and you regarding the Services. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use or purchase certain other Zamzar services, affiliate services or third-party content software or services. Please be aware that Zamzar reserves the right to cancel any transmission they find in violation of any of the above policies.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact Zamzar at legal@zamzar.com.
Complaints about violators of the Terms of Service Policy should be sent via e-mail to api-abuse@zamzar.com. Each complaint will be investigated and may result to immediate cancellation of Services without prior notice.