Terms of Service

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to DeepSeek OCR AI (deepseekocrai.com), a platform providing advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Document Understanding services powered by the DeepSeek-OCR model. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our service.

Use of the Service

DeepSeek OCR AI provides users with powerful OCR capabilities for document processing, image-to-text conversion, structured data extraction, and document understanding. You agree to use the service in accordance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

Acceptable Use

You may use DeepSeek OCR AI for:

• Converting documents, images, and PDFs to structured text formats (e.g., Markdown, plain text)
• Extracting information from scanned documents, receipts, forms, and tables
• Document analysis and understanding for business, educational, or personal purposes
• Integration with your applications via our API (subject to API terms)
• Research and development purposes in compliance with applicable laws

User Accounts and Registration

1. Account Creation: To access certain features of the service, including API access and document history, you need to create an account. You must provide accurate and complete information during the registration process.

2. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and API keys, and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. User Responsibilities: You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account, API keys, or any other breach of security.

Service Features and Limitations

Available Features

• Document OCR: Convert images and scanned documents to text
• Markdown Conversion: Transform documents into structured Markdown format
• Table Extraction: Extract and parse tables from documents
• Multi-Resolution Support: Process documents at various resolutions for optimal results
• API Access: Integrate OCR capabilities into your applications (premium feature)
• Batch Processing: Process multiple documents efficiently (premium feature)

Usage Limitations

• Free tier users are subject to daily/monthly processing limits
• API rate limits apply based on your subscription tier
• Maximum file size and document length restrictions apply
• Processing queue priority is based on subscription level

Content and Intellectual Property Rights

DeepSeek OCR AI Platform

All content provided through DeepSeek OCR AI, including but not limited to the website interface, documentation, API, and the underlying DeepSeek-OCR model, is protected under copyright and intellectual property law.

• The DeepSeek-OCR model is an open-source project by DeepSeek AI, licensed under the Apache 2.0 License
• The DeepSeek OCR AI platform, website, and services are operated by deepseekocrai.com
• You acknowledge that you do not own the underlying technology or intellectual property that makes up the DeepSeek OCR AI service

Your Content

• You retain full ownership of all documents you upload and the OCR results generated
• By uploading documents, you grant us a limited license to process them solely for the purpose of providing OCR services
• We do not claim ownership of your documents or use them for training purposes without your explicit consent

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities while using DeepSeek OCR AI:

• Uploading documents containing illegal content, malware, or copyrighted material you do not have rights to
• Attempting to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the DeepSeek-OCR model or our service infrastructure
• Using the service to process documents at scale for purposes of building competing OCR services
• Sharing or reselling API access credentials without authorization
• Interfering with or disrupting the security, performance, or availability of the service
• Using automated tools to abuse rate limits or overwhelm the service
• Uploading documents containing personal information of others without proper authorization
• Using the service for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purpose

Privacy and Data Collection

DeepSeek OCR AI collects the following types of data:

• Account Information: Information you provide when creating an account
• Document Processing Data: Documents you upload, processing parameters, and OCR results
• Usage Details: Data related to your activity on our service, including API usage
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our service
• Cookies and Analytics: Data that helps us enhance your experience with our service
• Payment and Billing Information: Data necessary to process payments for premium services

For more details on data collection practices and document handling, please refer to our separate Privacy Policy.

Pricing and Payments

Free and Premium Tiers

• Free Tier: Limited OCR processing with daily/monthly quotas
• Premium Tiers: Higher processing limits, API access, batch processing, and priority support
• API Pricing: Usage-based pricing for API access based on documents processed

Payment Terms

• All subscription purchases are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually)
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers
• You agree to pay all charges associated with your selected plan
• Payment processing is handled through secure third-party payment providers
• Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy (case-by-case basis for premium subscriptions)

Data Processing and Retention

• Uploaded documents are processed in real-time and temporarily cached for processing
• Documents are automatically deleted after processing unless you explicitly save them in your account
• Saved documents are retained according to your subscription tier and storage limits
• You may request deletion of your documents and account data at any time
• API logs and usage statistics are retained for billing and service improvement purposes

Service Availability and Support

• We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our OCR services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
• Premium subscribers receive priority technical support
• Free tier users have access to community support and documentation

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms of Service
• Violates applicable laws or regulations
• Is harmful to other users of the service, us, or third parties
• Involves abuse of the service, including excessive usage or API abuse

Upon termination:

• Your access to the service and API will be immediately revoked
• Your account data and saved documents will be retained for 30 days before permanent deletion
• You may request an export of your data during this period

Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations about:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of OCR results
• The availability or uptime of the service
• The suitability of the service for any particular purpose
• The security or privacy of your documents (though we implement industry-standard security measures)

We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law. OCR results should be reviewed and verified by users for accuracy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, deepseekocrai.com and its operators shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
• Errors or inaccuracies in OCR results
• Unauthorized access to your documents or account
• Service interruptions or downtime

arising from the use of or inability to use the service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless deepseekocrai.com, its operators, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Violation of any third-party rights, including copyright or privacy rights
• Any documents you upload or process through the service

Third-Party Services and Open Source

DeepSeek OCR AI is built upon open-source technologies:

• The DeepSeek-OCR model is licensed under Apache 2.0 by DeepSeek AI
• We use various open-source libraries and frameworks
• Third-party service providers may have their own terms of service

We are not responsible for the terms or privacy practices of third-party services.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws and the laws of the jurisdiction in which deepseekocrai.com operates. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the service will be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Binding arbitration in accordance with applicable laws if negotiation fails
3. Legal proceedings in appropriate courts as a last resort

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the new terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Providing in-app notifications for significant changes

Changes will be effective immediately upon posting for new users, and after 30 days for existing users. Your continued use of the service after any changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms.

Last Updated: January 2025

Contact Information

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

Website: deepseekocrai.com Email: [email protected]

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By using DeepSeek OCR AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Thank you for choosing DeepSeek OCR AI for your document processing and OCR needs!