Terms of Service

Last updated: 7/13/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our URL shortening 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

We provide a URL shortening service that allows users to create shortened versions of long URLs, track click analytics, manage teams, and collaborate on link management. Our service includes:

  • URL shortening and redirection
  • Click analytics and tracking
  • Team collaboration features
  • User management and roles
  • Geographic analytics
  • Reward and earnings system

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use our service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our service to:

  • Create links to illegal, harmful, or offensive content
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Engage in phishing or other fraudulent activities
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use the service for spam or mass unsolicited communications

5. Content and Links

5.1 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit through our service. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display such content in connection with providing our service.

5.2 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the content of third-party websites that you link to through our service. You acknowledge that we have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for it.

6. Analytics and Data

Our service collects and analyzes data about link usage, including but not limited to:

  • Click counts and timestamps
  • Geographic location data (country-level)
  • User agent and referrer information
  • IP addresses (for analytics purposes)

This data is used to provide analytics services and improve our platform. We handle this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Team Features

7.1 Team Management

Team features allow users to collaborate on link management. Team leaders can invite members, assign roles, and manage team resources. All team activities must comply with these terms.

7.2 Team Responsibilities

Team leaders are responsible for the actions of their team members. Violations by team members may result in consequences for the entire team.

8. Rewards and Earnings

Our service may include a rewards system where users can earn based on link performance. Participation in the rewards system is subject to additional terms and conditions.

  • Earnings are calculated based on legitimate clicks and traffic
  • We reserve the right to adjust or terminate the rewards program
  • Fraudulent activity will result in account termination and forfeiture of earnings
  • Payment terms and minimum thresholds apply

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the service for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons. We are not liable for any damages resulting from service interruptions.

10. Intellectual Property

Our service, including its software, design, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written consent.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of our service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated terms on our website. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@shorly.uk
Address: [Your Business Address]
Phone: [Your Contact Number]