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Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of urlshort.uk ("ShortURL", "we", "us", "our"), including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site, whether as a guest or registered user.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the website. By using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to the Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

1. Description of Service

ShortURL is a free and premium URL shortening service that converts long web links—such as those from blogs, forums, or social media—into short, shareable links.

2. Conditions of Use

By using our service, you agree to the following conditions:

Inactive Links: Short URLs that do not receive at least one click per month will be deactivated.
Recycling of Links: Deactivated URLs may become available for other users.
Prohibited Content: You may not create shortened URLs that redirect to content involving:
- Copyrighted material (including videos, music, books, software, etc.)
- Intellectual property violations
- Unauthorized streaming of TV shows or movies
- File downloads or pirated software
- Phishing, malware, or viruses
- Pornographic, violent, discriminatory, or otherwise explicit/offensive material
- Promotion of drugs, weapons, or alcohol
- Pages with pop-ups, scripts, malicious code, or that auto-redirect
- Broken, expired, blank, or non-existent pages

Any shortened URL found to violate these conditions will be disabled without prior notice. Our moderation team actively reviews and investigates reported content. We reserve the right to delete any URL that breaches our Terms.

If you need to request a correction or update to a shortened URL you created, please use our Contact Form and include both the long and short URL. Our team will review the request and determine if changes can be made.

3. Premium Service

Our Premium plan offers advanced features and greater control, including:

Detailed analytics dashboard
URL customization (with words or numbers)
QR code generation
API access and browser extensions
Link redirection to multiple landing pages
Use in:
- Advertising and paid traffic
- Email marketing
- Business promotions and services

The Premium service is recommended for users needing reliability and expanded features. Please note: we cannot guarantee long-term availability or uptime for free URLs.

4. Disclaimer

ShortURL provides both free and premium services. While we strive for uninterrupted and secure service, we do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free or continuously available.

We are not liable for:

Errors or omissions on the Site
Interruptions or performance issues
Any damage or loss from your use of the Site

Due to high message volume, we may not respond to all inquiries.

5. User Responsibility

By using the Site, you assume full responsibility for your actions and any consequences resulting from your use of our services. You are expected to use due diligence and judgment when applying information or services provided by this Site.

6. Errors and Omissions

Although we strive to maintain accurate and current information, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content on this Site. Use of the Site and its content is at your own risk.

7. No Guarantees

We do not guarantee any specific outcomes from using our services, whether personal, business, or financial. Success achieved by others using the service does not imply or ensure similar results for you.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ShortURL and its developers disclaim all liability for any losses or damages—including, but not limited to, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages—arising from:

Use or inability to use the Site or services
Inaccuracies or typographical errors
Delay in service or technical failure
Actions taken in reliance on information provided through the Site

All services and content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. This includes any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain liabilities. If these laws apply to you, some of the limitations above may not apply.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.