Welcome to ShortUrl.co.za (the "Service"). By accessing or using our URL shortening services, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ShortUrl.co.za, you confirm that you:

Are at least 13 years old (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction).

Fully understand and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you agree to these Terms on its behalf.

2. Description of Service

ShortUrl.co.za provides a platform for:

Shortening and redirecting URLs.

Viewing link analytics (e.g., click counts, geographic data, device information).

Creating custom branded short URLs (a feature available on paid plans).

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Responsibilities

A. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, including:

Spam, phishing, distributing malware, or any illegal activity.

Hate speech, harassment, incitement of violence, or abuse.

Infringing upon copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

Automated bulk shortening of URLs without our express written permission.

B. Link Ownership and Monitoring

You retain all rights to the original URLs you submit. However, by using our Service, you grant ShortUrl.co.za the right to process, shorten, and redirect those URLs.

We reserve the right to block, remove, or disable access to any shortened link that we believe violates these Terms, without prior notice.

4. Accounts & Payments

Free Users: Access to basic shortening features with limited analytics.

Paid Plans: Subscription fees are billed monthly or annually. You may cancel your paid plan at any time. No refunds will be issued for partial subscription periods.

Chargebacks: Initiating a chargeback for a payment may result in the immediate suspension of your account.

5. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for:

Any violation of these Terms.

Fraudulent, abusive, or otherwise harmful behavior.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We do not guarantee 100% uptime, security, or accuracy of the Service or its analytics.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ShortUrl.co.za shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to:

Damages or losses resulting from Service interruptions or data loss.

Misuse of your shortened links by third parties.

Any content or actions of third parties.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ShortUrl.co.za, its owners, and employees from any claim, demand, or damage (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service or your breach of these Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this site. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of them.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@ShortUrl.co.za.