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Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of OCRskill (the “Service”), provided by Formalbyte SRL (“we”, “our”, or “us”). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

Acceptance and Eligibility

By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • You accept these Terms in full

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

The Service

OCRskill provides optical character recognition (OCR) services via API. The Service:

  • Accepts image uploads via API
  • Processes images to extract text
  • Returns extracted text in the response
  • Does not store uploaded images or extracted text

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability, but:

  • The Service is provided “as-is” and “as-available”
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary disruptions
  • We may change, suspend, or discontinue features with or without notice

Rate Limits and Fair Use

We may implement rate limits to ensure service quality for all users. Excessive usage that impacts service performance may result in throttling, suspension, or termination.

Accounts and API Keys

API Key Generation

You may generate API keys through our website. API keys are:

  • For your use only
  • Not to be shared with third parties
  • Your responsibility to keep secure
  • Subject to expiration and renewal

Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • All activity occurring under your API keys
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your keys
  • Notifying us immediately of unauthorized use
  • Any consequences of compromised keys

Acceptable Use

Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Upload content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or infringing
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited messages
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent rate limits
  • Use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it

Consequences

Violation of these rules may result in:

  • Immediate suspension or termination of access
  • API key revocation
  • Legal action if applicable

Your Content and Permissions

Rights to Upload

By uploading an image to the Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own the image or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions
  • The upload and processing does not violate any third-party rights (copyright, privacy, etc.)
  • The image does not contain illegal content
  • You have obtained any required consents for processing personal data in the image

Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for:

  • The images you upload
  • Ensuring you have proper authorization to process the images
  • Any claims arising from your use of the Service with third-party content

License Grant

You grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process your images solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

OCR Output Disclaimer

Technology Limitations

IMPORTANT: OCR technology has inherent limitations. The Service may produce:

  • Incomplete text extraction
  • Incorrect or garbled characters
  • Missed text or formatting errors
  • Hallucinated or invented text
  • Errors with poor image quality, unusual fonts, or complex layouts
  • Incorrect interpretation of context

No Perfect Accuracy

We do not guarantee that OCR output will be:

  • 100% accurate
  • Complete
  • Suitable for any particular purpose
  • Free from errors or omissions

AI-Powered Service

Our Service uses AI and machine learning models. These systems:

  • May make unpredictable errors
  • Cannot understand context like humans
  • Are statistical in nature and not deterministic
  • Performance varies based on input quality and content type

User Verification Duty

Critical Requirement

You must verify all OCR output before relying on it.

High-Risk Uses

For any high-stakes or critical use cases, you must:

  • Independently verify all extracted text against the original image
  • Implement human review processes
  • Not rely solely on automated OCR output for decisions involving:
    • Legal matters or contracts
    • Medical or health information
    • Financial transactions or compliance
    • Safety-critical systems
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Any situation where errors could cause significant harm

Professional Advice

OCR output should not replace professional advice in any field. Always consult qualified professionals for legal, medical, financial, or other specialized matters.

Downstream Use

You are responsible for any actions, decisions, or automated processes that use OCR output from our Service. We are not liable for consequences of downstream use of extracted text.

No Warranties

As-Is Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF RESULTS
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE

Beta Features

Any beta or experimental features are provided without any warranties and may change or be removed at any time.

Limitation of Liability

Cap on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED EUROS (€100)

Excluded Damages

We are not liable for:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business
  • Loss of data or content (especially since we do not retain your content)
  • Business interruption
  • Any damages arising from reliance on OCR output
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in extracted text
  • Third-party claims arising from your use of the Service
  • Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to our systems

Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnity / Responsibility for Claims

Your Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Formalbyte SRL, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you upload
  • Any reliance on or use of OCR output

Suspension and Termination

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, including for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Suspicious or fraudulent activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Technical necessity
  • Legal requirements

By You

You may stop using the Service at any time.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your API keys will be deactivated
  • You must cease all use of the Service
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

Changes to the Service or Terms

Service Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time without notice.

Terms Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

Notification

While we may notify users of significant changes, it is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

Governing Law and Courts

Applicable Law

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

Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bucharest, Romania.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to attempt to resolve any disputes informally before pursuing legal action.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

No Waiver

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

Assignment

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

Force Majeure

We are not liable for failures or delays caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Contact

For questions about these Terms:

Email: legal@formalbyte.eu
Company: Formalbyte SRL, Romania
Website: https://ocrskill.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rely on OCR output without checking it?

No. OCR is not perfect. You must verify all output, especially for important decisions. Never rely solely on automated OCR for legal, medical, financial, or safety-critical uses.

How accurate is your OCR?

Accuracy varies by image quality, text clarity, language, and layout. We do not guarantee any specific accuracy rate. You must verify all output yourself.

Do you store my images or extracted text?

No. Images and extracted text are processed transiently and immediately discarded. We cannot retrieve them later.

Can I use this for sensitive documents?

You may, but you assume all risk. You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring you have proper authorization
  • Verifying the accuracy of extracted text
  • Complying with any legal requirements for your specific use case

What happens if the OCR makes a mistake?

We are not liable for OCR errors or their consequences. You must verify output before use. See our Limitation of Liability section for details.

Can I get a refund if the OCR is wrong?

We do not provide refunds for OCR accuracy issues. The Service is provided “as-is” without accuracy guarantees.

Do you train AI on my documents?

No. Your uploads are never used to train or improve our models. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Can you guarantee service uptime?

No. While we strive for high availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. See “The Service” section above or check out the recent uptime on out status monitor.

Which laws apply to these Terms?

These Terms are governed by Romanian law. Disputes are subject to the courts of Bucharest, Romania.

I have a complaint. What should I do?

Contact us at legal@formalbyte.eu. We will attempt to resolve issues informally before any legal proceedings.

These Terms may be updated from time to time. The current version is always available at https://ocrskill.com/terms