Acceptable use policy

Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") defines prohibited uses of justshortem.com service. Violations may result in link removal, account suspension, or termination without notice.

General principles

You must:

• Use the Service lawfully and ethically
• Respect the rights of others
• Not abuse or exploit the Service
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not interfere with other users' access to the Service

Prohibited content

You may not create shortened links to content that:

Illegal activities

• Violates any local, state, national, or international law
• Promotes or facilitates illegal activities
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Violates export control laws

Harmful content

• Contains malware, viruses, trojans, or other malicious code
• Phishing sites or credential harvesting pages
• Scam or fraudulent websites
• Sites that exploit security vulnerabilities
• Cryptojacking or unauthorized mining scripts

Exploitation and abuse

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Child exploitation or grooming content
• Non-consensual intimate images or deepfakes
• Human trafficking or exploitation
• Sexual content involving minors

Violence and harm

• Content promoting terrorism or violent extremism
• Instructions for creating weapons or explosives
• Content encouraging self-harm or suicide
• Graphic violence or gore (except legitimate news)
• Animal abuse or cruelty

Harassment and hate

• Content that harasses, threatens, or bullies individuals
• Hate speech based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Doxxing or sharing private information without consent
• Coordinated harassment campaigns

Deceptive practices

• Misleading or deceptive content
• Fake news or disinformation campaigns
• Impersonation of individuals or organizations
• Clickbait that misrepresents destination content
• Cloaking or hiding true destination URLs
• Affiliate link spam or manipulation

Intellectual property violations

• Pirated software, movies, music, or games
• Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material
• Counterfeit goods or trademark infringement
• Circumventing digital rights management (DRM)
• Bypassing paywalls or access controls

Spam and abuse

• Unsolicited commercial messages (spam)
• Mass messaging or email campaigns
• Comment spam or forum abuse
• Social media manipulation or fake engagement
• Chain letters or pyramid schemes

Adult content restrictions

• Adult content without age verification
• Sexually explicit content in inappropriate contexts
• Escort or prostitution services (where illegal)

Prohibited activities

You may not:

Service abuse

• Create excessive numbers of shortened links to overwhelm the Service
• Use automated tools to create links without authorization
• Attempt to bypass rate limits or usage restrictions
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent limitations
• Share or resell accounts or API access

Technical interference

• Attempt to hack, break, or circumvent security measures
• Reverse engineer the Service or its infrastructure
• Launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
• Probe, scan, or test system vulnerabilities
• Access systems or data without authorization
• Interfere with Service operations or other users

Analytics manipulation

• Artificially inflate click counts
• Use bots or automated clicking
• Engage in click fraud
• Manipulate analytics data

Brand abuse

• Use our brand, logo, or trademarks without permission
• Imply false affiliation or endorsement
• Create confusion about service origin

Specific use cases

Marketing and advertising

Allowed:

• Legitimate marketing campaigns
• Social media sharing
• Email newsletters (with proper opt-in)
• Affiliate links (disclosed properly)

Not allowed:

• Spam or unsolicited messages
• Misleading advertising
• Deceptive affiliate practices
• Black-hat SEO techniques

Business use

Allowed:

• Internal communications
• Customer communications
• Analytics and tracking
• Campaign management

Not allowed:

• Violating customer privacy
• Unauthorized data collection
• Deceptive business practices

Personal use

Allowed:

• Sharing content with friends
• Social media posts
• Personal projects
• Educational purposes

Not allowed:

• Harassment or stalking
• Sharing illegal content
• Privacy violations

Link monitoring and enforcement

Our rights

We reserve the right to:

• Monitor links for compliance
• Investigate reported violations
• Remove or disable non-compliant links
• Suspend or terminate violating accounts
• Report illegal activity to authorities
• Retain evidence for legal proceedings

Automated detection

We use automated systems to detect:

• Known malicious URLs
• Phishing attempts
• Malware distribution
• Spam patterns
• Prohibited content

User reporting

Users can report violations by:

• Using the report link feature
• Emailing [email protected]
• Providing the shortened URL and violation details

Consequences of violations

First violation

• Warning email
• Link removal
• Temporary account restriction

Repeat violations

• Account suspension
• Permanent link removal
• Loss of premium features

Severe violations

• Immediate account termination
• IP address ban
• Reporting to law enforcement
• Legal action if applicable

Appeals process

If your link or account is suspended:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Include your account details and the shortened URL
3. Explain why you believe the action was incorrect
4. Provide supporting evidence

We will review appeals within 5 business days. Our decision on appeals is final.

Cooperation with law enforcement

We cooperate with law enforcement and may disclose user information when:

• Required by valid legal process
• Necessary to prevent harm
• Investigating violations of these policies
• Protecting our rights or property

Third-party content responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Content at destination URLs
• Changes to destination content over time
• Ensuring continued compliance
• Removing links if destination becomes non-compliant

We are not responsible for third-party content, but will act on violations when notified.

Geographic restrictions

Some content may be prohibited in certain jurisdictions. You must:

• Comply with local laws in your jurisdiction
• Comply with laws where your links are accessed
• Not use the Service to circumvent geographic restrictions unlawfully

Industry-specific restrictions

Financial services

• No unlicensed financial advice
• No investment scams
• No cryptocurrency fraud
• Compliance with financial regulations

Healthcare

• No unapproved medical claims
• No prescription drug sales without authorization
• Compliance with healthcare regulations
• No dangerous health misinformation

Gambling

• Age verification required
• Compliance with gambling laws
• No unlicensed gambling operations
• Geographic restrictions apply

Updates to this policy

We may update this AUP at any time. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification
• Service announcement
• Website banner

Reporting violations

To report AUP violations:

• Email: [email protected]
• Include: shortened URL, violation type, evidence
• Response time: 24-48 hours for urgent matters

Good faith use

We expect users to:

• Act in good faith
• Use common sense and good judgment
• Consider the impact on others
• Help maintain a safe platform

When in doubt about whether content is acceptable, contact us before creating the shortened link.

Contact information

For questions about this policy:

• Email: [email protected]

Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.