Terms of Service - ShortQR.net

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ShortQR.net ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

ShortQR.net provides a free URL shortening service and QR code generation. The Service allows users to:

Shorten long URLs into shorter, more manageable links
Generate QR codes for shortened URLs
Access analytics for shortened URLs (admin users)

3. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

Shorten URLs that lead to illegal, harmful, or malicious content
Distribute spam, malware, or phishing links
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe upon intellectual property rights
Harass, abuse, or harm others
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
Use automated systems to create excessive short URLs
Interfere with or disrupt the Service

4. Service Availability

We strive to provide a reliable service but do not guarantee:

Uninterrupted or error-free service
That shortened URLs will always be accessible
That QR codes will always function correctly
Specific uptime percentages

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

5. User Content and URLs

You are solely responsible for:

The content and legality of URLs you shorten
Ensuring you have the right to shorten and share URLs
The consequences of sharing shortened URLs

We reserve the right to remove, disable, or delete any shortened URL that violates these Terms or is reported as abusive.

6. Intellectual Property

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

You retain ownership of the URLs you shorten. By using the Service, you grant us a license to store, process, and redirect URLs as necessary to provide the Service.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ShortQR.net shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
Content accessed through shortened URLs
Security breaches or unauthorized access

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ShortQR.net, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
URLs you shorten or content you share
Violation of these Terms
Infringement of any rights of another party

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

Violation of these Terms of Service
Abuse or misuse of the Service
Legal or regulatory requirements

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

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

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the admin dashboard or visit our homepage.