Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 18, 2025

Agreement to Terms: By accessing or using Shor.ty, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Shor.ty ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Shor.ty URL shortening service, including our website at shor-ty.com and any related services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

To use Shor.ty, you must:

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

4. Service Description

4.1 Free Plan

The Free Plan includes:

4.2 Pro Plan ($27/month)

The Pro Plan includes:

4.3 Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances without liability.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Shor.ty to:

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You must NOT use Shor.ty to:

  • Illegal Activities: Promote, facilitate, or engage in any illegal activities
  • Malware/Viruses: Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful software
  • Phishing: Create links for phishing, scams, or fraudulent purposes
  • Spam: Send unsolicited commercial messages (spam)
  • Adult Content: Link to pornographic or sexually explicit content without appropriate warnings
  • Hate Speech: Promote violence, hatred, or discrimination
  • Copyright Infringement: Link to pirated content or violate intellectual property rights
  • Harassment: Harass, threaten, or intimidate individuals
  • Misleading Content: Create deceptive or misleading links
  • System Abuse: Attempt to hack, overwhelm, or disrupt our Service
  • Competitive Services: Use our Service to build a competing URL shortener

5.3 Link Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content of destination URLs. We do not monitor or control destination content but reserve the right to disable links that violate these Terms.

6. Payment Terms (Pro Plan)

6.1 Subscription Billing

6.2 Payment Methods

Accepted payment methods include:

6.3 Refund Policy

6.4 Cancellation

6.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice. Existing subscribers maintain their current rate until the next billing cycle after the notice period.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

Shor.ty and all related logos, designs, text, graphics, and content are owned by us or our licensors. You may not:

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of URLs you shorten and content you create. However, you grant us a limited license to:

7.3 User-Generated Short Codes

Custom aliases (short codes) you create must not:

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by PayMongo. By making a payment, you agree to PayMongo's terms and policies. We are not responsible for payment processing errors or disputes.

8.2 Google AdSense

Our Service displays advertisements through Google AdSense. By using Shor.ty, you acknowledge that:

8.3 Third-Party Links

Shortened URLs may redirect to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites.

9. Data and Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key points:

10. Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY PHILIPPINE LAW:

  • THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
  • WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
  • OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (OR ₱1,000 FOR FREE USERS)
  • WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DESTINATION URL CONTENT OR THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS
  • WE DO NOT GUARANTEE LINK AVAILABILITY OR PERMANENCE

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shor.ty, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Venue

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

12.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at legal@shor-ty.com.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when:

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, you must stop using the Service and may request a refund for unused Pro subscription time.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

14.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:

14.3 Effects of Termination

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shor.ty.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, pandemics, etc.).

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:

Email: legal@shor-ty.com

Support: support@shor-ty.com

Website: https://shor-ty.com

Address: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING SHOR.TY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICE.

Version: 1.0
Effective Date: January 18, 2025
Last Updated: January 18, 2025