Terms of Service

Last updated: August 22, 2025

By using URL Shortener, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using URL Shortener ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

URL Shortener is a web service that allows users to create shortened versions of long URLs. The service includes:

  • URL shortening and redirection
  • Click tracking and analytics
  • QR code generation
  • Link management tools

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to use the Service responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring URLs you submit are legal and appropriate
  • Not using the service for spam or malicious purposes
  • Respecting intellectual property rights
  • Maintaining the security of your account (if applicable)
Prohibited Uses

You may not use our service to shorten URLs that lead to illegal content, malware, phishing sites, adult content, or any material that violates applicable laws or regulations.

4. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

5. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

6. Link Expiration

Shortened URLs automatically expire after 90 days of inactivity. We reserve the right to remove or disable links that violate these terms or applicable laws.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by URL Shortener and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • The results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the service will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall URL Shortener be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which URL Shortener operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@urlshortener.com

Phone: +1 (234) 567-8900

Address: 123 Tech Street, Digital City, DC 12345