Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ShortenFor.Me ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our URL shortening service, website, and any related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by ShortenFor.Me.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Services

ShortenFor.Me provides URL shortening services that allow users to:

• Create Short URLs: Convert long URLs into shorter, more manageable links
• Analytics: Track clicks, geographic data, and other statistics for your shortened URLs
• Custom Short Codes: Create personalized short codes (Premium feature)
• QR Code Generation: Generate QR codes for your shortened URLs (Premium feature)
• Link Management: Organize and manage your shortened links through our dashboard

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Ensuring your account information remains accurate and up-to-date

3.3 Account Types

We offer different account types:

• Guest Users: Can create short URLs with limited features and 30-day expiration
• Registered Users: Full access to basic features with 90-day URL expiration
• Premium Users: Access to all features including custom codes, QR generation, and no URL expiration

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

1. In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
2. To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including "junk mail," "chain letters," "spam," or similar solicitations
3. To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
4. To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
5. For any automated data collection activities such as scraping, data mining, or harvesting

5. Prohibited Content

You may not use our Service to shorten URLs that link to content that:

• Illegal Content: Contains or promotes illegal activities, substances, or services
• Malware: Contains viruses, malware, spyware, or other malicious code
• Phishing: Attempts to steal personal information or login credentials
• Spam: Promotes unsolicited commercial messages or bulk communications
• Adult Content: Contains pornographic or sexually explicit material
• Violence: Promotes violence, terrorism, or harm to individuals or groups
• Harassment: Bullies, harasses, or threatens individuals
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Violates copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Misleading Content: Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information

We reserve the right to remove any shortened URL that violates these policies without prior notice.

6. Premium Services

6.1 Premium Features

Premium subscribers gain access to enhanced features including:

• Custom short codes for branded links
• QR code generation for all shortened URLs
• Advanced analytics and reporting
• No URL expiration dates
• Priority customer support
• Ad-free redirect pages
• API access (Annual plans)

6.2 Subscription Plans

We offer monthly and annual subscription plans. Pricing is displayed on our upgrade page and may be subject to change with notice.

6.3 Free Trial

We may offer free trials for Premium features. Free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless cancelled before the trial period ends.

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Billing

Premium services are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. Payment is due immediately upon subscription or renewal.

7.2 Payment Processing

We use Stripe for secure payment processing. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees associated with your account.

7.3 Refunds

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for new Premium subscriptions. Refunds must be requested within 30 days of the initial purchase. Annual subscriptions are prorated for refunds.

7.4 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

7.5 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices with 30 days advance notice. Price changes will not affect existing subscriptions until their next renewal date.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ShortenFor.Me and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

8.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in content you submit to the Service. By using our Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

8.3 Trademarks

ShortenFor.Me and related graphics, logos, service marks, and trade names used on our Service are trademarks of ShortenFor.Me.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Key privacy practices:

• We collect minimal personal information necessary to provide the Service
• We use analytics data to improve our Service and provide statistics
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data

For detailed information, please review our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

10.2 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the content of websites linked through our Service. Users access third-party content at their own risk.

10.3 Data Loss

While we implement backup procedures, we cannot guarantee against data loss. Users are responsible for maintaining their own backups of important information.

10.4 Technical Issues

We disclaim all warranties regarding the operation of our Service, including but not limited to:

• Service interruptions or downtime
• Data transmission errors
• Compatibility with user devices or software
• Performance speed or reliability

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ShortenFor.Me shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting your account through your dashboard settings
• Contacting our support team
• Canceling your Premium subscription (service continues until end of billing period)

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• Extended inactivity (12+ months)
• Technical security concerns

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease immediately
• Your shortened URLs may become inactive
• We may delete your account data after a reasonable period
• Premium subscriptions will not be refunded except as outlined in our refund policy

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Modified" date
• Sending email notifications to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying prominent notices on our Service

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Information