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Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of our URL shortening, analytics, and link management services.

Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance
GDPR & CCPA Compliant
Last Updated: August 12, 2025
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1. Introduction & Acceptance

1.1. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Bit-URL ("we", "us", "our", "the Site"), including our URL shortening, QR code generation, analytics, and all related features. By accessing or using any part of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1.2. If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

1.3. We provide comprehensive link management services including URL shortening, custom branded domains, QR code generation, detailed analytics, bulk operations, browser integrations, and enterprise-grade link protection features.

2. Eligibility & Account Control

2.1. You may only use our services in compliance with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

2.2. You must be at least 13 years old to use our services. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent.

2.3. Accounts may be suspended or terminated for misuse, policy violations, or fraudulent activity. Creating new accounts to evade suspension is strictly prohibited and may result in permanent bans and legal action.

3. URL Shortening & Link Management Services

3.1. We convert user-provided long URLs into shortened, trackable links with comprehensive analytics including click tracking, geographic data, device information, and referrer analytics.

3.2. Link Retention Policy: Unused links (fewer than one click per month for 12 months) may be disabled and made available for reuse. Premium users benefit from extended retention periods and priority protection.

3.3. Premium Features: Subscribers receive enhanced features including custom branded domains, advanced analytics dashboards, bulk URL operations with higher rate limits, QR code customization, password-protected links, link expiration controls, and priority customer support.

3.4. Advertising: Free services may include advertisements displayed during link transitions or on result pages. Premium subscribers enjoy ad-free experiences across all services.

4. Permitted & Prohibited Use

Permitted Use

4.1. You retain full ownership of content you shorten; we claim no intellectual property rights over your URLs or content.

4.2. You may only shorten URLs you have legal rights to share and that comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

4.3. Business use, marketing campaigns, social media sharing, and educational purposes are encouraged within our guidelines.

Strictly Prohibited Content

Copyright Infringement: Copyrighted materials, pirated content, unauthorized media distribution, illegal downloads
Malicious Software: Malware, viruses, phishing attempts, trojans, ransomware, cryptocurrency mining scripts
Illegal Content: Violence, terrorism, hate speech, discrimination, illegal drugs, weapons trafficking
Adult Content: Pornography, explicit sexual content, adult services (restricted jurisdictions apply)
Fraudulent Activities: Scams, phishing, identity theft, financial fraud, pyramid schemes
Spam & Abuse: Unsolicited bulk messages, pop-ups, deceptive redirects, expired pages, link farming

4.4. We actively monitor shortened URLs through automated systems and user reports. Violations may result in immediate link deletion, account suspension, or termination without prior notice.

5. Premium Services & Billing

5.1. Free Services: Limited features with advertisement support, basic analytics, standard link retention, and community support access.

5.2. Premium Subscriptions: Enhanced features including custom branded domains, advanced analytics with export capabilities, bulk operations, QR code customization, password protection, link expiration controls, and priority customer support.

5.3. Billing Terms: Subscriptions are billed according to the selected plan (monthly/annual). Pricing and billing terms are provided at purchase and may be updated with advance notice.

5.4. Refund Policy: Refunds are subject to our refund policy and applicable consumer protection laws. Contact support for refund requests within 30 days of purchase.

6. User Responsibilities & Indemnification

6.1. You accept full personal responsibility for your use of our services and any consequences arising from your actions or content.

6.2. You must conduct appropriate due diligence before relying on information or services provided through our platform.

6.3. You agree to notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account or security breaches.

6.4. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bit-URL, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use or misuse of our services or violation of these Terms.

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

7.1. Services are provided "as-is" and "as-available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

7.2. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free service availability.

7.3. We disclaim all warranties including merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7.4. Liability Limitation: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

7.5. We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to data loss, missed business opportunities, or service interruptions.

8. Privacy & Data Protection

8.1. Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information and is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8.2. We comply with GDPR (European Union), UK Data Protection Act, CCPA (California), and other applicable data protection regulations based on your jurisdiction.

8.3. Users in applicable jurisdictions may exercise rights including data access, correction, deletion, portability, and processing restrictions by contacting our privacy team.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1. All website content, design elements, trademarks, logos, and proprietary features are owned by Bit-URL or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

9.2. You retain all rights to URLs and content you own and choose to shorten through our services.

9.3. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from our proprietary content without express written permission.

9.4. We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. Report copyright infringement through our designated contact channels.

10. Modifications & Termination

10.1. We may revise these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted with advance notice where required by law. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10.2. You may terminate your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations, unpaid fees, or other legitimate business reasons.

10.3. Upon termination, we may delete or repurpose your shortened URLs after a reasonable notice period, subject to legal retention requirements.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

11.1. Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to your location: United States federal and state law, United Kingdom law, or European Union member state law as applicable.

11.2. Disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or court proceedings under relevant jurisdictional laws, at our discretion or as required by local regulations.

11.3. You retain the right to pursue statutory remedies and consumer protection rights where applicable under local law.

12. Contact & Legal Notices

12.1. For general support, technical issues, billing inquiries, or business partnerships, please use our contact form or email support.

12.2. For legal notices including DMCA takedown requests, data protection requests, or legal compliance matters, contact our legal team through designated channels.

12.3. Notices under these Terms should be sent as specified in your account settings or through our official communication channels.

Contact Methods

General Support: support@bit-url.link

Legal/DMCA: legal@bit-url.link

Privacy/Data: privacy@bit-url.link

Contact: contact@bit-url.link

Effective Date: August 12, 2025

By continuing to use Bit-URL, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.

Questions About Our Terms?

Our legal team is here to help clarify any questions about these terms or your rights and obligations.