Last updated: March 30, 2026
Welcome to Shorty! By using our service, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.
By accessing or using Shorty ("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.
Shorty provides URL shortening services with analytics, custom domains, QR code generation, and related features. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.
To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
You agree NOT to use Shorty to:
We reserve the right to investigate violations and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
Our Rights: Shorty and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Shorty and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Rights: You retain all rights to the URLs and content you shorten. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to host and display your links as necessary to provide the Service.
For paid plans:
When users click your shortened links, we collect analytics data as described in our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that this data is aggregated and may be used to improve our Service. You're responsible for complying with applicable privacy laws when using our analytics features.
While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we don't guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to circumstances beyond our control. We're not liable for any losses resulting from service interruptions.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHORTIFY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shorty and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Your shortened links may continue to redirect for a limited time at our discretion.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict-of-law rules and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), where applicable.
If you are a merchant (Kaufmann) within the meaning of the German Commercial Code (HGB), a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be Berlin, Germany. In all other cases, applicable statutory jurisdiction applies, including mandatory consumer jurisdiction under EU or national law where you qualify as a consumer.
Most disputes can be resolved informally by contacting us at support@shorty.com. If we can't resolve a dispute within 60 days, either party may pursue formal resolution. For disputes under $10,000, we both agree to binding arbitration.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We'll notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Shorty.
Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
Waiver: No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver.
Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor.
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
By using Shorty, you agree to use the service responsibly, respect others' rights, and comply with applicable laws. We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate these terms. For the full legal details, please read the complete Terms above.