Last Updated: November 7, 2025
By accessing or using Bastian Technologies' API services ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
Bastian Technologies provides document processing APIs, including but not limited to PDF text extraction services. The Service is provided on a pay-per-use basis at a rate of $0.01 per page processed.
To use the Service, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:
Upon registration, you will receive API keys to access the Service. You agree to:
⚠️ Important: You are solely responsible for any charges incurred through your API keys, even if used without your authorization.
The Service is billed at $0.01 USD per page processed. Charges are calculated based on the number of pages in each document submitted to the API.
Monthly charges below $0.51 USD will be deferred to the following month. Charges accumulate until the minimum threshold is met.
Billing occurs monthly on the 1st day of each month for the previous month's usage. Payments are processed automatically via Stripe using your registered payment method.
We accept major credit cards and debit cards through Stripe. All transactions are processed securely in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
If a payment fails, your account may be suspended until payment is received. You will be notified via email before any suspension occurs.
You agree NOT to use the Service to:
To ensure fair access for all users, we may implement rate limits on API requests. Excessive usage that impacts service quality may result in temporary throttling or account suspension.
Documents submitted to the API are processed transiently and are not permanently stored on our servers after processing completes. Extracted text may be temporarily cached for performance optimization.
You are responsible for ensuring that documents do not contain highly sensitive personal information unless you have obtained proper consent. We recommend encrypting sensitive data when possible.
For complete details on data handling, please review our Privacy Policy.
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for:
The Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bastian Technologies shall not be liable for:
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
All rights, title, and interest in the Service, including software, APIs, documentation, and trademarks, remain the exclusive property of Bastian Technologies. You receive only a limited license to use the Service as described in these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support. Outstanding charges must be paid before account closure.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:
We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance of the new Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Bastian Technologies operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration.
For questions about these Terms or the Service, please contact us:
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bastian Technologies regarding the Service.
By using Bastian Technologies' API services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.