Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using lnkshrt.cc ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

lnkshrt.cc provides a URL shortening service that allows users to:

• Create shortened URLs from long web addresses
• Track click statistics and analytics
• Manage links through a personal dashboard
• Set expiration dates for links

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

You may use basic features without an account. Creating an account provides access to additional features including analytics dashboard and link management.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use our Service to shorten URLs that:

• Contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Link to phishing or fraudulent websites
• Distribute illegal content or promote illegal activities
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Contain adult content without proper warnings
• Harass, threaten, or defame others
• Spam or distribute unsolicited content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to disable any shortened URL that violates these terms without notice.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by lnkshrt.cc and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of the content you link to. By using our Service, you grant us a license to process and redirect to your linked content.

6. Link Availability

While we strive for high availability:

• We do not guarantee 100% uptime
• Links may be disabled if they violate our Terms
• Links may expire based on your settings or inactivity
• We may discontinue the Service with reasonable notice

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• The Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• We are not responsible for the content of linked websites
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) in the past 12 months

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless lnkshrt.cc, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you link to through our Service

9. API Usage

If you use our API:

• You must comply with rate limits
• You must not abuse or overload our systems
• API access may be revoked for violations
• Attribution may be required for certain uses

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@lnkshrt.cc
• Website: Contact Form