Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Skooly URL shortening service ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Skooly. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Description of Service

Skooly provides a URL shortening service that allows users to create shortened links to longer URLs. Our Service includes:

• URL shortening and redirection
• Click tracking and analytics
• Custom short codes (for registered users)
• QR code generation
• Link management dashboard
• Thumbnail preview generation

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only, including:

• Shortening legitimate URLs for personal or business use
• Creating custom short codes for your content
• Tracking legitimate website traffic
• Sharing links through appropriate channels

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Engage in spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities
• Circumvent security measures or access controls
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Distribute illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our Service
• Attempt to reverse engineer or exploit our systems
• Use automated tools to abuse our Service
• Create links to content that violates these Terms

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the URLs and content you submit to our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to process, store, and redirect your URLs as necessary to provide our Service.

5.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, and content, is owned by Skooly and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our Service without permission.

5.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the content of URLs you shorten or the websites they redirect to. You are solely responsible for ensuring your content complies with applicable laws and these Terms.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Service Availability and Limitations

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

7.2 Rate Limiting

We may implement rate limiting to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage. This may include limits on the number of URLs you can create or the frequency of requests.

7.3 Link Expiration

Some links may have expiration dates. We reserve the right to remove or disable links that violate these Terms or for other operational reasons.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SKOOLY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

8.3 Maximum Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Skooly, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit or link to through our Service

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion features in your dashboard.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data and associated links, though some data may be retained as required by law.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Your Jurisdiction].

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Skooly regarding the Service.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: