Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of CoolURL's website and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by CoolURL ("us," "we," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Description of Service

CoolURL is a free URL shortening service that allows users to create shortened versions of long URLs. Our Service includes:

URL shortening and redirection services
Custom alias creation for shortened URLs
Basic click analytics and statistics
Link management and history
API access for developers

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

User Accounts and Registration

CoolURL does not require user registration for basic URL shortening services. However, certain features may require account creation in the future.

If account registration becomes available, you will be responsible for:

Providing accurate and complete information
Maintaining the security of your account credentials
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
Being responsible for all activities under your account

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

Prohibited Content

• Illegal or harmful content
• Malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Adult or explicit content
• Hate speech or harassment
• Copyrighted material without permission

Prohibited Activities

• Spam or unsolicited communications
• Phishing or fraudulent activities
• Circumventing security measures
• Automated abuse or scraping
• Impersonation or false representation

We reserve the right to remove any shortened URLs that violate these terms and to suspend or terminate access to users who repeatedly violate our policies.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CoolURL and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Your Rights

You retain all rights to the URLs you submit for shortening. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to process, store, and display your URLs for the purpose of providing the Service.

DMCA Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us at dmca@coolurl.com.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Key Privacy Points

• We collect minimal data necessary for service operation
• We do not sell or share personal information with third parties
• You can request deletion of your data at any time
• We use industry-standard security measures

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Scheduled maintenance and updates
Technical difficulties or server issues
Third-party service dependencies
Force majeure events beyond our control

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CoolURL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your use of the Service and any consequences thereof. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CoolURL from any claims arising from your use of the Service.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms of Service
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Extended periods of inactivity
Technical or security reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which CoolURL operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association.

Dispute Resolution Process

Informal negotiation (30 days)
Mediation (if negotiation fails)
Binding arbitration (final resolution)

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.