Terms of Service | DeepSeek OCR - AI-Powered Document Processing & OCR Solution

Terms of Service for DeepSeek OCR Services

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using DeepSeek OCR ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

Important Disclaimer: This website and service are independently operated and are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to DeepSeek AI. We provide services based on the open-source DeepSeek-OCR project available at https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-OCR.

2. Service Description

2.1 Current Services

We currently provide:

Website and Information: Documentation, guides, and information about DeepSeek OCR technology
Demo Interface: An embedded demo powered by Hugging Face Spaces for trying OCR functionality
Waitlist Registration: Sign-up for future API service notifications

2.2 Future Services (Coming Soon)

We are developing:

API Service: RESTful API endpoints for OCR processing
Premium Features: Enhanced processing, batch operations, and priority support
Dashboard: Account management, usage analytics, and billing portal

The Terms will be updated when new services launch, and you will be notified of material changes.

3. Open Source and Licensing

3.1 Open Source Foundation

This service is built upon the open-source DeepSeek-OCR project, which is governed by its own license terms. The open-source model can be used freely under its original license.

3.2 Our Service Terms

These Terms govern:

Use of our website and API services
Commercial API access (when available)
Account management and support services

These Terms do NOT govern your use of the open-source DeepSeek-OCR model if you deploy it independently.

3.3 Trademarks

"DeepSeek" and related trademarks are the property of DeepSeek AI. We use these marks solely to describe the technology basis of our service. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.

4. User Accounts and Registration

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features (particularly the upcoming API service), you must:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

All activities that occur under your account
Keeping your password secure and confidential
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

Process documents, PDFs, and images for legitimate OCR purposes
Integrate our API into your applications (when available)
Evaluate the technology through our demo interface

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

Content Restrictions:

Upload illegal, harmful, or infringing content
Process documents containing child exploitation material, terrorism content, or other illegal material
Upload content that violates third-party intellectual property rights

Technical Restrictions:

Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the model weights
Bypass rate limits, authentication, or security measures
Use automated tools to scrape or abuse the Service
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

Commercial Restrictions:

Resell or redistribute our API without written permission
Use the Service to create a competing OCR service
Exceed the usage limits of your subscription plan

5.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Suspend or terminate accounts violating these Terms
Remove content that violates our policies
Report illegal activity to law enforcement
Take legal action against serious violations

6. Service Availability and Modifications

6.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We do not guarantee:

Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Specific uptime percentages (except for paid Enterprise plans with SLA)
That the Service will meet your specific requirements
That OCR results will be 100% accurate

6.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Modify or discontinue features with or without notice
Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance
Update pricing and plans (with notice to existing users)
Change these Terms (see Section 14)

6.3 Demo and Third-Party Services

The demo interface uses Hugging Face Spaces, a third-party service. We are not responsible for:

Availability or performance of Hugging Face Spaces
Data processing by Hugging Face (see their privacy policy)
Accuracy or quality of demo results

7. Data Processing and Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to documents and content you upload ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

Process Your Content to provide OCR services
Store Your Content temporarily for processing (deleted after completion)
Use aggregated, anonymized data for service improvement

We do NOT claim ownership of Your Content or OCR results.

7.2 Our Intellectual Property

We own or license all rights to:

This website, including design, code, and documentation
Our API infrastructure and services (but not the underlying open-source model)
Our brand name, logo, and marketing materials
Improvements and modifications we make to the service layer

The underlying DeepSeek-OCR model remains governed by its open-source license.

7.3 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, feedback, or ideas about the Service, we may use them freely without compensation or attribution.

8. Payment Terms (For Future API Service)

8.1 Pricing

When the API service launches:

Pricing will be published on our website
Free tier quotas and paid plans will be clearly described
Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice to existing customers

8.2 Billing

Subscription fees are billed in advance
Pay-as-you-go usage is billed monthly in arrears
All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
Failed payments may result in service suspension

8.3 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes. Prices are exclusive of taxes unless stated otherwise.

9. Warranties and Disclaimers

9.1 No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties of non-infringement
Warranties regarding OCR accuracy, completeness, or reliability
Warranties regarding data security or availability

9.2 Accuracy Disclaimer

OCR technology is not perfect. We do not guarantee:

100% accurate text extraction
Preservation of all document formatting
Handling of all languages, fonts, or document types
Results suitable for critical or life-safety applications

You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of OCR results for your use case.

9.3 Open Source Disclaimer

The underlying DeepSeek-OCR model is open-source software provided by DeepSeek AI. We make no representations about:

The model's capabilities or limitations
Ongoing maintenance or updates to the model
Our affiliation with or endorsement by DeepSeek AI

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

10.1 Exclusion of Damages

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
Damages from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in OCR results
Damages from unauthorized access to your data
Damages from third-party services (e.g., Hugging Face Spaces)

10.2 Liability Cap

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

$100 USD, OR
The amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim

10.3 Jurisdictional Limits

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use or misuse of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Content you upload or process through the Service
Your use of OCR results in your applications

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

Using the account deletion feature in your dashboard (when available)
Contacting us at [your-email@example.com]

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:

You violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
Your account is used for illegal activities
You fail to pay fees when due
We are required to do so by law
We cease operating the Service

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your access to the Service will be revoked
Your data may be deleted (see our Privacy Policy for retention periods)
Outstanding fees remain due and payable
Sections 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13 survive termination

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction - e.g., State of California, United States], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules - e.g., American Arbitration Association rules], except:

You may bring claims in small claims court
We may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property or security violations

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually. You waive the right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.

13.4 Venue

If arbitration does not apply, exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall be in the courts of [Your Location].

14. Changes to Terms

14.1 Modification Rights

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do:

We will post the updated Terms on this page
We will update the "Last Updated" date
For material changes, we will notify you by email or prominent website notice

You have read and understood these Terms
You agree to be bound by these Terms
You understand this is an independent service based on open-source software
You understand we are not affiliated with DeepSeek AI
You understand the Service is provided "as is" without guarantees
You are responsible for verifying OCR results for your use case
You have the right to use and upload the content you process