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Why is my PDF rejected?

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CM/ECF FAQ
Answer: 

If your document is over the allowed size, it will be rejected. You will need to split your document to comply with file size requirements found at https://ecf.njd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/CourtInfo.pl. If your PDF contains any password security or embedded attachments, it will not be accepted. All PDF documents which include embedded JavaScript that use the OpenAction syntax will be rejected. Some petition preparation software contains JavaScript to perform calculations which uses OpenAction syntax. Some PDF vendors have installed tracking software so that reading, printing, and distribution of a PDF can be monitored. This also uses OpenAction syntax. If your PDF contains no password security and is still rejected, please contact your PDF software vendor or petition preparation vendor and speak with them regarding the use of JavaScript OpenAction syntax. OpenAction JavaScript commands can be also be used to install malware and viruses hidden in your PDF. This is the reason for their rejection.