Terms of ServiceTerms of Service
These terms govern your use of ShortQR. Please read them carefully before using our service.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Agreement to TermsBy accessing or using ShortQR ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using ShortQR, you represent that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
Description of ServiceShortQR is a URL shortening and QR code generation service that allows users to create shortened links and QR codes for easier sharing and tracking. Our service includes:
- URL shortening with custom aliases
- QR code generation and customization
- Link analytics and click tracking
- API access for developers
- User dashboard and management tools
User AccountsTo access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Providing accurate and current information
We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.
Acceptable Use PolicyPermitted Uses
- • Creating shortened links for legitimate purposes
- • Generating QR codes for business or personal use
- • Using analytics to track link performance
- • Integrating with our API for approved applications
Prohibited Uses
You may not use ShortQR to:
- • Shorten URLs that contain malicious content, viruses, or harmful code
- • Engage in phishing, spam, or fraudulent activities
- • Violate intellectual property rights or distribute copyrighted material without permission
- • Post content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory
- • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- • Use automated tools to create links in bulk without permission
- • Circumvent rate limits or service restrictions
- • Use the service for any illegal purpose or in violation of applicable laws
You are solely responsible for the URLs you shorten and any content they link to. ShortQR does not review, endorse, or take responsibility for the content of shortened links. We reserve the right to remove or disable any links that violate these Terms or applicable laws.
By shortening a URL, you represent and warrant that you have the right to share the content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
Subscription and BillingSome features of ShortQR require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:
- Pay all applicable fees as described on our pricing page
- Automatic renewal of subscriptions unless cancelled
- Provide valid payment information
- Be responsible for all charges incurred under your account
Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, but refunds are provided according to our refund policy. We reserve the right to change pricing with advance notice.
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ShortQR and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code
- Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
- Create derivative works based on our service
If you use our API, additional terms apply:
- API access requires a valid API key
- You must comply with rate limits and usage guidelines
- You are responsible for securing your API keys
- Commercial API usage may require a separate agreement
- We may modify or discontinue API endpoints with notice
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
- We may delete your account and associated data
- Outstanding payments remain due
- Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.
In no event shall ShortQR be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ShortQR and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: legal@shortqr.xyz
- Address: [Your Business Address]