Review the Terms and Conditions for using ShortyHub's free tools, including QR code generator, bio links, link shortening, and more. Understand your responsibilities and our policies.

ShortyHub Terms and Conditions

Welcome to ShortyHub! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services, including our Dynamic QR Generator, Bio Links, Link Shortening, Static HTML Hosting, vCard Share, Event Create Link, and various Online Tools (collectively, the "Services"). ShortyHub is a personal project, not a commercial company, and we provide these Services for free, supported by ads. By using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Services.

1. Who Can Use ShortyHub

1. You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you’re under 13, you may only use the Services with parental consent.
2. You’re responsible for complying with all applicable laws while using our Services.
3. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services at our discretion, particularly if you violate these Terms.

2. Your Responsibilities

Content You Create

1. You may create content through our Services, such as bio links, QR codes, shortened URLs, hosted HTML pages, vCards, or event links ("User Content").
2. You’re solely responsible for your User Content, including ensuring it’s legal, appropriate, and doesn’t infringe on anyone’s rights (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, or privacy).
3. Don’t upload or share anything harmful, offensive, misleading, or illegal, including malware, explicit content, or anything that promotes violence or discrimination.
4. Publicly shared User Content (e.g., bio links or hosted HTML pages) can be viewed by anyone with the link. Be mindful of what you share.

Conduct

1. Use the Services as intended. Don’t attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our systems, or use our tools for malicious purposes (e.g., phishing or spamming).
2. Don’t use automated tools (e.g., bots or scrapers) to access or extract data from our Services without our permission.
3. Respect other users and don’t interfere with their use of the Services.

3. Our Services

1. Free Access: Our Services are provided free of charge, supported by third-party ads. We don’t guarantee uninterrupted access or that the Services will always meet your expectations.
2. Availability: We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without notice. If we shut down ShortyHub, we’ll try to give you a heads-up, but we’re not obligated to.
3. Ads: Ads are provided by third-party ad networks. We’re not responsible for their content, tracking practices, or privacy policies. Check their policies for details.
4. Features: We may add, remove, or change features (e.g., tools or storage limits) at our discretion.

4. Intellectual Property

1. Our Content: The ShortyHub website, tools, and branding are our property or licensed to us. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without our permission, except as needed to use the Services.
2. Your Content: You retain ownership of your User Content. By uploading or creating User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, and process it as needed to provide the Services (e.g., to generate a QR code or host an HTML page).
3. Feedback: If you share ideas or suggestions with us, we can use them freely without compensating you.

5. Privacy

1. Our Privacy Policy (available on the ShortyHub website) explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Services, you agree to the Privacy Policy.
2. Be cautious about sharing sensitive information, as we can’t guarantee absolute security (we’re a small team!).

6. Termination

1. You can stop using our Services at any time. If you want to delete your User Content (e.g., a bio link), contact us at hello@ShortyHub.com, and we’ll help where possible.
2. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services if you violate these Terms, engage in harmful behavior, or for any other reason at our discretion.
3. If the Services are discontinued, we’ll try to delete User Content and other data, but we’re not liable for any loss.

7. Disclaimers

1. As-Is: The Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied (e.g., no guarantees of fitness for a particular purpose or uninterrupted access).
2. Accuracy: We don’t guarantee that the Services or User Content will be accurate, reliable, or error-free.
3. Third Parties: We’re not responsible for third-party content, including ads, links, or services (e.g., analytics or hosting providers).

8. Limitation of Liability

1. To the fullest extent allowed by law, ShortyHub and its team are not liable for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) arising from your use of the Services, including data loss, service interruptions, or security breaches.
2. We’re not responsible for any harm caused by User Content, third-party ads, or external links.
3. As a personal project, our resources are limited, and you use the Services at your own risk.

9. Indemnity

1. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ShortyHub and its team from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

1. We may update these Terms from time to time. We’ll post the updated version on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. If we make significant changes, we may notify you on the site.
2. By continuing to use the Services after changes, you agree to the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

1. These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the United States, though we hope it never comes to that!

12. Contact Us

1. Questions or concerns? Email us at hello@ShortyHub.com. We’re a small team, but we’ll do our best to respond.

Thanks for using ShortyHub! We’re thrilled to share this project with you.