Important Note: This web interface (mitdown.ca) is an unofficial GUI for the MarkItDown project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original project maintainers.

1. Service Description

mitdown.ca provides a web-based interface for converting various file formats to Markdown using the MarkItDown library. This service is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind.

2. Intellectual Property

The core conversion functionality is provided by the MarkItDown library, which maintains its own licensing terms. This web interface is an independent implementation and does not claim any rights to the underlying MarkItDown project.

The web interface design and implementation are original works
The MarkItDown library is used under its original license terms
User-uploaded content remains the property of the respective users

3. Privacy & Data Usage

Files uploaded for conversion are:

Processed temporarily and not permanently stored
Automatically deleted after conversion
Never shared with third parties
Processed entirely on our servers

Usage Analytics:

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data
Analytics help us understand how users interact with our service
You can opt-out of analytics tracking through browser settings or extensions
See our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data collection

4. User Responsibilities

Users of this service agree to:

Not upload malicious files or content
Not attempt to overload or disrupt the service
Respect the rate limits and file size restrictions
Only upload content they have the right to convert
Not attempt to circumvent any service limitations
Not use automated tools or scripts without permission

5. Limitations

The service has the following limitations:

Maximum file size: 100MB
Rate limits: 30 conversions per minute for single files
Batch conversion limit: 10 files per minute
Download limits: 60 downloads per minute
Contact form: 10 submissions per hour
Supported file formats:

Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX
Spreadsheets: XLS, XLSX, CSV
Web: HTML, HTM, XML
Text: TXT, MD, JSON

No guarantee of service availability or uptime

6. Disclaimer

This service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not warrant that:

The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
Conversions will be 100% accurate for all file types
The service will meet specific user requirements
Any errors in the service will be corrected

7. Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated at any time without notice. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes to these terms.

8. Contact

For questions about these terms or the service, please use our contact form. For issues related to the core MarkItDown library, please visit the official repository.