Terms of Service

Welcome to CompressGo. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CompressGo governing your access to and use of our website, services, and tools. Please read these Terms carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the CompressGo website located at compress-go.com (the "Service" or "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue access to and use of the Service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms and any modifications we may make.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and your agreement to these Terms will be treated as the agreement of that organization.

2. Description of Service

CompressGo provides a comprehensive suite of free online file optimization and manipulation tools, including but not limited to:

2.1. Core Services

• PDF Compression: Reduce PDF file sizes while maintaining document quality and readability
• Image Compression: Optimize images in various formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP) with customizable quality settings
• Video Compression: Compress video files (MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI) for easier sharing and storage
• ZIP Archive Creation: Create compressed archives from multiple files
• Metadata Removal: Strip EXIF and metadata from images and documents for privacy protection
• File Conversion: Convert between various file formats (images, documents)
• Additional Utilities: QR code generation, Base64 encoding/decoding, and other file management tools

2.2. Client-Side Processing

Important: All file processing operations are performed entirely client-side within your web browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly technologies. Your files are never uploaded to our servers, transmitted over the internet (except when you first load the web page), or stored in any external location. This architecture ensures:

• Complete privacy and security for your sensitive files
• Faster processing without network upload/download delays
• No file size limits imposed by server storage constraints (only browser memory limits apply)
• Full functionality even when offline (once the page is loaded)

3. User Account and Registration

3.1. No Registration Required for Basic Services: Most CompressGo services are available without creating an account or providing personal information.

3.2. Optional Account Features: If we offer account creation for premium features or enhanced functionality in the future, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Acceptable Use Policy

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

4.1. Prohibited Activities

• Illegal Content: Process files that contain illegal content, violate intellectual property rights, or infringe on third-party rights
• Malicious Software: Upload or process files containing viruses, malware, trojans, or other harmful code
• Automated Abuse: Use bots, scrapers, or automated systems to access the Service excessively or disruptively
• Service Disruption: Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks connected to the Service
• Reverse Engineering: Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or discover the source code of the Service
• Security Violations: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other users' accounts, or connected systems
• Circumvention: Bypass any measures we implement to restrict access to the Service or prevent abuse
• Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Spam and Harassment: Use the Service to send unsolicited communications or harass others
• Data Mining: Harvest or collect user data without consent

4.2. Fair Usage Policy

While our services are free to use, we expect all users to comply with reasonable usage guidelines:

• Use the Service in a manner that is fair to other users and does not degrade performance
• Avoid excessive or abusive usage that impacts service availability for others
• Do not create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limitations
• Respect rate limits and processing quotas (if implemented)

We reserve the right to temporarily or permanently restrict access to users who violate these fair usage guidelines, engage in automated scraping, or create excessive server load.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, functionality, design, user interface, graphics, logos, trademarks, and software code are owned by CompressGo and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of the Service or its contents
• Any collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
• Any derivative use of the Service or its contents
• Any downloading, copying, or use of account information for the benefit of third parties
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

5.2. Your Content and Files

You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to any files you process using our Service ("Your Content"). We do not claim any ownership rights to Your Content.

Since all processing happens client-side in your browser, we never have access to, possession of, or control over Your Content. You are solely responsible for Your Content and the consequences of processing, creating, transmitting, or displaying Your Content.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to use Your Content
• Your Content does not infringe, violate, or misappropriate any third-party rights
• Your Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations

5.3. Trademarks

CompressGo, the CompressGo logo, and other marks used on our Service are trademarks or registered trademarks of CompressGo. You may not use these marks without prior written permission from CompressGo.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is extremely important to us. Please review our comprehensive Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key privacy commitments:

• We do NOT upload, store, or have access to your files
• All processing happens in your browser
• We collect minimal analytics data to improve our services
• We are GDPR and CCPA compliant
• You have full control over your data

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CompressGo disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the quality, accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or results
• Warranties that defects will be corrected, or that the Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• Warranties regarding the compression results, file quality, or file integrity

CompressGo makes no warranty or representation that:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations
• The Service will be compatible with all browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Any compression results will achieve specific file size reductions
• Compressed files will maintain perfect quality (quality loss may occur depending on compression settings)

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPRESSGO, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

This includes without limitation damages for:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Loss of goodwill or business reputation
• Business interruption or work stoppage
• Computer failure or malfunction
• Cost of substitute services
• File corruption, loss, or damage
• Loss of privacy or data breaches (beyond our control)
• Any other commercial damages or losses

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and regardless of whether we were advised of the possibility of such damages.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

AGGREGATE LIABILITY: Our total cumulative liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to your use of the Service shall not exceed the greater of (a) $100 USD or (b) the amount you paid us (if any) for accessing the Service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CompressGo, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your Content and any claims arising from Your Content
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your negligence or willful misconduct

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you will cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by CompressGo. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.

CompressGo has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services
• The accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of third-party content
• Any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on third-party websites or services

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

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit or use.

11. Advertisements and Third-Party Content

The Service is supported by advertisements to keep our tools free for everyone. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• We may display advertisements from Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks
• These advertisements may use cookies and tracking technologies (subject to our Privacy Policy)
• Advertisement content is provided by third-party advertisers and not controlled by CompressGo
• We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in advertisements
• You interact with advertisements at your own risk

You may opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools. However, you will still see the same number of advertisements; they will simply be less relevant to your interests.

12. DMCA Copyright Policy

CompressGo respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

12.1. DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement through our Service, please provide our DMCA Agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information to locate it
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

DMCA Contact: dmca@compressgo.com

12.2. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our DMCA Agent containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its prior location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
• Your name, address, telephone number, and consent to jurisdiction

12.3. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating access for users who are repeat infringers of copyright, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion.

13. Termination and Suspension

13.1. Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. If you have an account, you may request deletion of your account by contacting us.

13.2. Termination by Us

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

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of our Acceptable Use Policy
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Excessive usage that impacts service performance
• At our sole discretion if we believe termination is necessary to protect the Service or other users

13.3. Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• We may delete any content or information associated with your account
• Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive (including warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability)

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms
• We may post a notice on the Service or send you an email notification
• For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the new terms take effect
• What constitutes a "material change" will be determined at our sole discretion

Your continued use of the Service 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 the Service.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. It is your responsibility to check these Terms regularly.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction to be added], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service:

• Informal Resolution: You agree to first contact us at legal@compressgo.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally
• Mediation: If informal resolution fails, both parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing litigation
• Jurisdiction: If mediation fails, you agree that any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [Jurisdiction to be added]

15.3. Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and CompressGo concerning the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

18. 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 CompressGo.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms or our rights and obligations without restriction, including to any affiliated entities or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

20. Force Majeure

CompressGo shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

21. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

For general inquiries and support, please use our Contact page.

These Terms of Service were last updated on January 15, 2025, and are effective immediately for all new users. For existing users, these Terms will become effective 30 days after posting.