Terms of Service
Simple, fair terms for our private URL shortener service.
Last Updated: August 1, 2025
Quick Summary
Welcome to URLFirm. By using our service, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you don't agree, please do not use our site.
1. Acceptable Use
You may use URLFirm to shorten links for personal, professional, or promotional use, but you must not:
- Use it for spam, phishing, malware, or illegal content
- Attempt to abuse, overload, or disrupt the service
- Use it to track others or bypass privacy protections
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
2. Link Expiration & Data Retention
Important: All shortened links expire after 7 days and are permanently deleted. We do not store or archive links beyond this period.
This automatic expiration is a key privacy feature and cannot be extended or disabled.
3. Service Availability
URLFirm is provided "as-is" without any warranties. While we strive for reliability:
- • We make no guarantees about continuous availability or uptime
- • Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance
- • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
- • No refunds are applicable as the service is free
4. Ownership & Content Responsibility
No Link Ownership: You do not own the shortened URL. We reserve the right to disable or remove any link that violates these terms or harms the service.
Content Responsibility: You are fully responsible for the content of URLs you shorten. We do not pre-screen destinations but may remove harmful content when reported.
No Monitoring: Consistent with our privacy policy, we do not collect data about link destinations or user behavior.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- • URLFirm is not liable for any damages arising from service use
- • We are not responsible for the content of shortened URLs
- • Users assume all risks when clicking shortened links
- • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid (which is $0)
6. Privacy & Data Protection
Good news: Our privacy-first approach means minimal terms complexity.
- • We don't collect personal data, so no data breach risks
- • No user accounts mean no account security concerns
- • Automatic deletion protects against data retention issues
- • See our Privacy Policy for complete details
7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Modified" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
8. Governing Law & Disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings.
Note: Specific jurisdiction should be added based on your business location.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about these terms, contact us:
Email: hello@urlfirm.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours