Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy

Please read these terms and privacy policy carefully before using our service

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

Terms & Conditions

Welcome to htpbe.tech (“Service”, “we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our PDF authenticity checking service available at htpbe.tech (the “Website”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

Service Operator: TMI Iurii Rogulia
VAT ID: FI29845875
Address: Vanhanpellonaktu 5, 53850 Lappeenranta, Finland
Email:

Data Controller: TMI Iurii Rogulia (as specified above). For data protection inquiries, contact .

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and “you” will refer to both you and the organization.

2. Description of Service

HTPBE provides an automated PDF authenticity checking service that analyzes PDF metadata, structure, signatures, and content to detect potential modifications or tampering. The Service uses algorithmic analysis to assess the likelihood that a PDF file has been edited or modified since its creation.

Important: The Service provides analytical results based on technical metadata analysis. Results are indicative and should not be considered definitive proof of authenticity or modification. The Service is not a substitute for professional document verification or forensic analysis.

3. Eligibility and User Accounts

The Service is available to users who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

No user account or registration is required to use the Service. The Service operates on an anonymous basis, and we do not require or collect personally identifiable information for basic usage.

4. File Upload Restrictions and Requirements

File Format: You may only upload files in PDF format. Any other file formats will be rejected.

File Size: Files must not exceed 10 megabytes (10 MB) in size. Files exceeding this limit will be rejected.

File Storage Policy: IMPORTANT - Uploaded PDF files are NOT stored or retained after analysis. Files are temporarily processed for analysis purposes only and are permanently deleted immediately after the analysis is complete. We only store the analysis results (metadata, verdict, and technical findings), not the actual PDF files themselves. Once analysis is complete, the original file is permanently removed from our systems.

File Ownership: You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to upload and analyze any file you submit to the Service. You must not upload files that you do not own or have authorization to analyze.

Prohibited Content: You must not upload files containing illegal, harmful, malicious, or inappropriate content, including but not limited to: malware, viruses, copyrighted material without authorization, confidential information without proper authorization, or content that violates applicable laws or regulations.

5. Service Accuracy and Disclaimers

No Warranty: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

Analysis Results: The analysis results provided by the Service are based on automated technical analysis of PDF metadata and structure. These results are:

Indicative and probabilistic, not definitive
Subject to limitations of automated analysis
Not a substitute for professional document verification
Not admissible as legal evidence without additional verification

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any analysis results. False positives and false negatives are possible. You should not rely solely on the Service's results for critical decisions.

6. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

For any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
To upload files containing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
To attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
To engage in automated data scraping, crawling, or systematic data extraction without our express written permission
To interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
To upload the same file multiple times in an attempt to manipulate or game the analysis results
To use the Service in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks
To impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service and may subject you to civil and criminal penalties.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Service Ownership: The Service, including all content, features, functionality, software, algorithms, and technology, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: We grant you 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.

Restrictions: You may not:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display the Service without our permission
Use our trademarks, logos, or other proprietary information without our written consent
Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Service

User Content: You retain ownership of any files you upload to the Service. By uploading files, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process, analyze, and store your files solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

8. Data Processing and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We process uploaded files and analysis results as described in our Privacy Policy. Files are temporarily stored in cloud storage for analysis purposes and are subject to our data retention policies.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

Availability: We strive to maintain the availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service, or any part thereof, at any time, with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service without notice or liability.

No Obligation: We have no obligation to maintain, support, update, or provide error corrections for the Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

NO LIABILITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE, OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Your use or inability to use the Service
Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the analysis results
Any decisions made based on the Service's analysis results
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your files or data
Loss or corruption of uploaded files
Any conduct or content of third parties on the Service
Service interruptions, errors, or technical failures
Any other matter relating to the Service

AS-IS BASIS: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. However, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all liability.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and our respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms, your use of the Service, your uploaded files, or your reliance on the Service's analysis results.

12. Termination

Termination by You: You may stop using the Service at any time.

Termination by Us: We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms or engage in prohibited uses.

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

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If such negotiations fail, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Finland.

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority or consumer protection agency.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing notice on the Website.

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

15. Severability and Waiver

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral, relating to the Service.

17. Taxes and VAT

Prices: All prices listed on the Website are exclusive of applicable taxes. The final amount charged, including any applicable VAT or other taxes, will be displayed at checkout before payment is confirmed.

EU Consumers: If you are located in a European Union member state and do not provide a valid business VAT number, Finnish VAT (25.5% as of 2026) will be added to your purchase. We are VAT-registered in Finland and apply Finnish VAT to all consumer sales within the EU.

EU Businesses — Reverse Charge: If you are a VAT-registered business in an EU member state other than Finland and provide a valid EU VAT number at checkout, VAT will not be charged. The VAT reverse charge mechanism applies, and you are responsible for accounting for VAT under the rules of your own member state.

Non-EU Customers: Customers located outside the European Union are not subject to EU VAT. No VAT will be added at checkout. You are solely responsible for any local taxes, duties, or levies that may apply in your jurisdiction.

Tax is calculated automatically at checkout using Stripe Tax. EU VAT numbers are validated in real time through the EU VIES (VAT Information Exchange System). Our VAT registration number is FI29845875 (Finland). Tax receipts and invoices are available through your account billing portal.

18. Contact Information

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

Privacy Policy

At htpbe.tech (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our PDF authenticity checking service (the “Service”).

Data Controller: TMI Iurii Rogulia
VAT ID: FI29845875
Address: Vanhanpellonaktu 5, 53850 Lappeenranta, Finland
Email:

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide:

PDF Files: When you use the Service, you upload PDF files for analysis. These files are temporarily processed in cloud storage (Vercel Blob) for analysis purposes only. IMPORTANT: PDF files are permanently deleted immediately after analysis is complete. We do NOT store or retain your PDF files.
File Metadata: We extract and store technical metadata from uploaded PDFs, including but not limited to: filename (not the file content), file size, creation date, modification date, creator information, producer information, PDF version, page count, and analysis results. Only this metadata is stored, not the actual PDF file content.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and use the Service, including pages visited, timestamps, IP addresses, browser type and version, device information, operating system, and referring URLs.
Analytics Data: We use Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics (via Measurement Protocol) to collect aggregated usage statistics and performance metrics. Neither service uses cookies or device identifiers. Google Analytics is configured in cookieless mode: we send only anonymous session data (page URL, page title, and a randomly generated session identifier that resets with every new browser session) from our own server to Google. No personally identifiable information is transmitted.
Technical Data: We collect technical information such as request logs, error reports, and system performance data to maintain and improve the Service.

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect: We do not require user registration or account creation. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it when contacting us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To provide, operate, and maintain the PDF authenticity checking service, including processing uploaded files and generating analysis results.
Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve the accuracy and performance of our analysis algorithms.
Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, fraud, or abuse of the Service.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you important notices regarding the Service.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): Our legal basis for processing your data includes: (1) your consent when you upload files, (2) our legitimate interests in providing and improving the Service, ensuring security, and preventing fraud, and (3) compliance with legal obligations.

3. Data Storage and Retention

3.1 File Storage - IMPORTANT: Uploaded PDF files are NOT stored or retained after analysis. Files are temporarily processed in Vercel Blob storage (cloud storage service) solely for the duration necessary to complete the analysis. Files are permanently and automatically deleted from all storage systems immediately after analysis is complete, typically within minutes. We do NOT keep copies of your PDF files. Only the analysis results are retained, not the original files.

3.2 Analysis Results Storage: Only the analysis results and extracted metadata are stored in our database (Turso). This includes technical metadata such as: filename (not the file itself), file size, creation date, modification date, creator information, producer information, PDF version, page count, detection findings, and modification verdict. These results are associated with a unique identifier and are retained to enable users to access their results via the unique URL provided after analysis. The actual PDF file content is never stored.

3.3 Usage Data: Aggregated usage statistics and analytics data may be retained for longer periods for analytical purposes, but this data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.

3.4 Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your analysis results by contacting us at . We will process deletion requests within 30 days, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data. Note: Since PDF files are already deleted immediately after analysis, only analysis results can be deleted upon request.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, including:
- Vercel: For hosting, file storage (Blob), and analytics services
- Turso: For database hosting and data storage
- Google (Google Analytics): For aggregated usage analytics via the GA4 Measurement Protocol. Data is transmitted server-side in cookieless mode with no personally identifiable information
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Third-Party Privacy Policies: Our service providers have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:

Vercel Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Turso Privacy Policy: https://turso.tech/privacy

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Our service providers (Vercel and Turso) may store and process data in various locations worldwide.

EU Users: When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, or we rely on adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
Secure cloud storage with access controls
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 European Economic Area (EEA) Users - GDPR Rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

7.2 California Users - CCPA Rights:

Right to Know: Request information about data collection, use, and sharing
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at . We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 Cookies: We do not use analytics or tracking cookies. The Service sets only essential functional cookies required for authentication and security (e.g. session tokens for logged-in users). No third-party tracking cookies are placed on your device.

8.2 Analytics Without Cookies: Both Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics are configured in cookieless mode. No _ga or similar analytics cookies are stored. Google Analytics data is collected via the Measurement Protocol: your browser sends an anonymous request to our own server, which forwards aggregated data to Google. Your browser never contacts Google directly for analytics purposes.

8.3 Cookie Controls: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect analytics collection, as we do not rely on cookies for that purpose.

8.4 Do Not Track: “Do Not Track” (DNT) is a browser setting that signals your preference not to be tracked across websites. Our Service does not engage in cross-site tracking or personalized tracking of individual users. Both analytics tools we use (Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics via Measurement Protocol) are cookieless, do not identify individual users, and do not track users across different websites. You can configure your browser to send DNT signals, but this will not further affect our anonymous analytics collection, which already complies with privacy regulations regardless of DNT settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Posting a notice on our Website for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email:

Data Protection Authority: If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. A list of EU data protection authorities can be found at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en.