Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Minime ("Service", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our URL shortening and analytics platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Minime. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the European Economic Area)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
• Not have had your account previously suspended or terminated for violations

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to use certain features of the Service. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Verify your email address
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.

3.3 Account Termination

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service for lawful purposes, including:

• Creating shortened URLs for legitimate content
• Generating QR codes for business or personal use
• Tracking analytics for your marketing campaigns
• Organizing links into campaigns

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Illegal Content: Link to illegal content, including child exploitation material, illegal drugs, weapons, or pirated content
• Malware: Distribute viruses, malware, ransomware, or other harmful software
• Phishing: Create phishing links or engage in identity theft
• Spam: Send unsolicited emails, messages, or engage in spamming
• Harassment: Harass, bully, or threaten others
• Hate Speech: Promote hate speech, violence, or discrimination
• Fraud: Engage in fraudulent activities or scams
• Copyright Infringement: Link to content that violates intellectual property rights
• Terrorism: Promote or support terrorist activities
• Adult Content: Link to pornographic or sexually explicit material without age verification
• Deception: Create misleading or deceptive shortened URLs
• System Abuse: Attempt to bypass rate limits, manipulate analytics, or exploit vulnerabilities

5. Service Plans and Billing

5.1 Free Plan

The free plan includes limited features and usage quotas as specified on our pricing page. We reserve the right to modify free plan features at any time.

5.2 Paid Subscriptions

Paid subscription plans offer additional features and higher usage limits. By subscribing:

• You authorize us to charge your payment method
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
• Refunds are provided only as required by law or at our discretion

5.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. No partial refunds are provided for unused time.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the URLs, campaigns, and other content you create ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store and display Your Content on the Service
• Generate analytics and statistics from Your Content
• Create shortened URLs and QR codes based on Your Content

6.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Minime and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer the Service without permission.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

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

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

8. Link Management and Security

8.1 Link Creation

When creating shortened links:

• You are responsible for the destination URLs
• Custom aliases must not infringe on trademarks or be misleading
• Reserved keywords cannot be used as custom aliases
• Links are subject to security scanning and may be flagged

8.2 Link Security

We implement security measures to protect users:

• Untrusted links show an interstitial warning page
• Suspicious links may be flagged or disabled
• Users can report malicious links
• We reserve the right to remove links that violate our policies

8.3 Link Expiration

You may set expiration dates and click limits on your links. Links may also be deactivated for Terms violations or security concerns.

9. Abuse Reporting and Enforcement

9.1 Reporting Violations

If you discover content that violates these Terms, please report it immediately. We investigate all reports and take appropriate action.

9.2 Enforcement Actions

For Terms violations, we may:

• Issue warnings or require corrective action
• Flag or disable specific links
• Suspend or terminate your account
• Report illegal activity to law enforcement
• Take legal action for damages

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

10.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Specific uptime percentages
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Accuracy of analytics data

10.2 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for:

• Content at destination URLs
• Third-party websites or services
• User-generated content or links
• Actions of other users

11. Limitation of Liability

Minime and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• Unauthorized access to your account
• Errors or omissions in the Service

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100 (whichever is greater).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Minime, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your Content
• Violation of these Terms
• Violation of third-party rights
• Your breach of applicable laws

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, please contact us to resolve disputes informally.

13.2 Governing Law

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

13.3 Arbitration

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive the right to class actions.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

15.2 Entire Agreement

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

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms at any time.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: