Last Updated: 24 September 2024

Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) outlines the rules and guidelines for using our link shortener service. By using our service, you agree to comply with this policy.

1. General Conduct

1.1. You agree to use our service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

1.2. You will not use our service to engage in any activity that infringes upon the rights of others.

1.3. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with the service’s functionality.

2. Prohibited Content

You may not use our link shortener service to create or share links to content that:

2.1. Is illegal, obscene, defamatory, libelous, threatening, harassing, abusive, or hateful.

2.2. Infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights.

2.3. Contains viruses, trojan horses, worms, time bombs, or any other harmful or malicious code.

2.4. Promotes or facilitates illegal activities, including but not limited to fraud, phishing, or distribution of counterfeit goods.

2.5. Is pornographic or contains sexually explicit material.

2.6. Promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred against individuals or groups.

2.7. Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity.

3. Spam and Bulk Distribution

3.1. You may not use our service for spamming or any form of unsolicited bulk distribution.

3.2. You agree not to create multiple shortened links to the same destination for the purpose of manipulating search engine rankings or overwhelming our systems.

4. Security and Privacy

4.1. You will not attempt to breach or circumvent any security measures associated with our service.

4.2. You agree not to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from our service, including account names.

5. Resource Usage

5.1. You agree not to place an undue burden on our infrastructure through excessive use of system resources.

5.2. We reserve the right to set and enforce limits on the number of links created or the frequency of API calls, if applicable.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement

6.1. We reserve the right to monitor, investigate, and take action against any activity that violates this AUP.

6.2. We may remove any shortened links or suspend/terminate accounts that violate this policy without prior notice.

7. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy, please report it to us immediately.

8. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting an updated version on our website.

9. Consequences of Violation

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in the immediate termination of your account, removal of shortened links, and potential legal action.

By using our link shortener service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Acceptable Use Policy.