Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Shortiy.me ('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

Shortiy.me provides link shortening and management services, including but not limited to:

• URL shortening and custom alias creation
• Branded short links with custom domains
• Real-time click analytics and tracking
• QR code generation for links
• Link management dashboard
• Password protection and expiration settings
• API access for developers
• Team collaboration features

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Not create multiple accounts for abuse or circumvention

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Create links to malicious, harmful, or illegal content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use the Service for spam or mass unsolicited communications
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Create links that redirect to phishing sites or malware
• Exceed reasonable usage limits or abuse the service

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload and links you create. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to:

• Host and redirect your short links
• Process and store your link data for service delivery
• Generate analytics and tracking data
• Use your content for service improvement (anonymized)

5.2 Our Content

All content provided by Shortiy.me, including the platform, software, and service features, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Pricing

Our pricing is available on our website and may change with notice. We offer a free plan with basic features and premium plans with advanced functionality.

6.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge your payment method.

6.3 Refunds

Refunds are provided according to our refund policy. Generally, refunds are available within 14 days of purchase if the service has not been substantially used.

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications that temporarily affect service availability. We will provide reasonable notice for scheduled maintenance.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Link Analytics and Tracking

Our service provides analytics and tracking for your short links. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• We collect click data and visitor information for analytics
• Analytics data is used to provide insights and improve our service
• You are responsible for complying with privacy laws regarding tracking
• You can disable tracking for specific links in your dashboard

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shortiy.me shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Link redirect failures or data loss
• Third-party actions or content
• Analytics data inaccuracies

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shortiy.me from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or the content of your links.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings. Upon termination, your links may become inactive.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Abuse of the service or excessive usage

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Malaysia.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.