Terms of Service

Last Updated: 12nd December, 2025

Welcome to Shorten.as. By accessing or using our URL shortening services (“Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Shorten.as, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 13 years old
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
  • Your use of the Service complies with applicable laws and these Terms

2. Service Description

Shorten.as provides tools that allow users to:

  • Create shortened URLs
  • Manage and customize links
  • Generate QR codes
  • Access analytics and tracking features

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

3. User Responsibilities

When using Shorten.as, you agree not to:

  • Shorten or share URLs that lead to harmful, illegal, or malicious content
  • Use the Service for phishing, malware distribution, spam, or deceptive practices
  • Violate copyright, trademark, or intellectual property laws
  • Interfere with the Service’s functionality or security
  • Attempt to bypass limits, protections, or access controls
  • Create automated systems to overload or abuse the platform

You are responsible for all activity conducted under your account or using your links.

4. Accounts and Security

If you choose to create an account:

  • You must provide accurate information
  • You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your login details
  • You must notify us immediately of unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. Link Content and Liability

Shorten.as acts solely as a URL redirection service.
We do not control the content of destination websites.

You acknowledge that:

  • You are responsible for the content you shorten or share
  • Users access shortened links at their own risk
  • We may remove or disable links that violate policies or pose a threat

We are not liable for damages arising from third-party websites accessed through short links.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service for:

  • Fraud, impersonation, scams, or illegal activity
  • Hate speech, harassment, or explicit adult content
  • Violent, abusive, or harmful materials
  • Promoting terrorism or unsafe behavior

We may take action, including deletion of links or suspension of accounts, when violations occur.

7. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to Shorten.as—including branding, design, code, and features—belong to us.
You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, or distribute any part of the Service without permission.

8. Paid Plans and Billing (If Applicable)

Some features may require a paid subscription.
By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Provide valid billing information
  • Allow recurring charges unless you cancel
  • Understand that fees are non-refundable unless required by law

We may change pricing and will notify users in advance.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • Your activity threatens the security or integrity of our Service
  • Required by law or regulatory request

You may stop using the Service at any time.

Upon termination, your access to links, analytics, and account data may be restricted or deleted.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Shorten.as is provided “as is” and “as available.”
We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Accuracy of analytics data
  • Security of third-party websites accessed through shortened links

Your use of the Service is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shorten.as is not liable for:

  • Loss of data
  • Service interruptions
  • Damages caused by third-party websites
  • Misuse of the Service by users

Our total liability will not exceed the amount paid to us in the last 12 months, if any.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.
Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information.

13. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.
Continued use of the Service after changes implies acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

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

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or legal inquiries, contact our support team.