Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using WTFURL.com ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.
Description of Service
WTFURL.com is a URL shortening service that allows users to create shorter, more manageable links from longer URLs. We also provide analytics, custom aliases, password protection, and other features to enhance your link management experience.
Acceptable Use
Golden Rule: Use our service responsibly and respect others' rights and safety.
You May:
- Shorten URLs for legitimate personal, educational, or business purposes
- Create custom aliases that don't infringe on trademarks
- Use password protection for sensitive links
- Share your shortened URLs on social media, websites, and other platforms
- View analytics for your shortened URLs
You May Not:
Prohibited Activities
- Illegal Content: Link to content that violates any laws or regulations
- Malware & Viruses: Distribute malicious software or harmful code
- Spam & Abuse: Send unsolicited bulk communications or engage in spamming
- Phishing: Create deceptive links to steal personal information
- Adult Content: Link to explicit sexual or adult content
- Harassment: Target individuals or groups for abuse or intimidation
- Copyright Infringement: Link to pirated content or violate intellectual property
- Hate Speech: Promote discrimination, violence, or hatred
- Terrorism: Support or promote terrorist activities
- Drug Sales: Facilitate illegal drug transactions
- System Abuse: Attempt to overload, hack, or disrupt our service
Account and Session Management
We use browser sessions to track your usage and provide personalized features. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your browser and devices
- All activities that occur through your session
- Logging out of shared computers to protect your privacy
Content and Intellectual Property
Your Content
- You retain ownership of the URLs you submit
- You grant us permission to store and process your URLs to provide our service
- You're responsible for ensuring you have the right to share the URLs you submit
Our Service
- WTFURL.com, our logo, and our technology are protected by intellectual property laws
- You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer our service
- We provide our service under these terms, not as a license to our technology
Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Service Availability
Uptime and Reliability
- We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
- We may perform maintenance that temporarily interrupts service
- We'll provide advance notice of planned maintenance when possible
Service Modifications
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
- We'll provide reasonable notice of significant changes
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modifications
Link Expiration and Removal
We reserve the right to remove shortened URLs that:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Are reported for abuse or illegal content
- Have been inactive for extended periods (we'll provide notice)
- Pose security risks to our users or service
Analytics and Statistics
We provide analytics for your shortened URLs, including:
- Click counts and patterns
- Geographic and device information
- Referrer data
Analytics data is provided "as-is" and may not be 100% accurate due to technical limitations, ad blockers, and privacy features.
Limitation of Liability
Important Legal Notice
WTFURL.com is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:
- Content accessed through shortened URLs
- Loss of data or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from service interruptions
- Actions of third parties using our service
- Inaccuracies in analytics data
Our total liability is limited to the amount you've paid us (which is zero for our free service).
Indemnification
You agree to defend and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of our service
- URLs you submit or content you link to
- Your violation of these terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
Termination
By You
You may stop using our service at any time. Contact us to request deletion of your data.
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your access if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in abusive or illegal activities
- Pose security risks to our service or users
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Romanian law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Bucharest, Romania. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining terms continue in effect.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and may provide additional notice for material changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
International Use
Our service is operated from Romania. Users accessing from other countries are responsible for compliance with local laws and regulations.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@wtfurl.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours