Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: September 09, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Checkthese Temporary URL Shortener service at checkthese.com/temporary/ (the "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Checkthese Temporary URL Shortener is a service that allows users to shorten long URLs into shorter, more manageable links. These shortened links are temporary and will expire after a maximum of one week, depending on the user's selection.

3. User Accounts

3.1. To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account.

3.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your username and password.

3.3. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.4. Each user is allowed to have only one account. If multiple accounts are found to be used by the same user, all associated accounts may be suspended or deleted without warning.

4. User Conduct

4.1. You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

4.2. You agree not to use the Service:

4.3. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service for any violation of these Terms and Conditions or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4.4. Any user found to be abusing a bug or vulnerability in the website will be banned. However, if you discover a bug and report it to us without exploiting it, you will not face any penalties. We encourage responsible disclosure of any security issues.

5. Temporary Audio, Video and Photo Uploads

5.1. Users are permitted to upload audio, image and video files, which will be hosted temporarily for a maximum duration of 24 hours.

5.2. The file upload tool must not be misused. Any use of this tool for illegal activities is strictly prohibited and will be reported to the relevant authorities.

5.3. Users are limited to a maximum of 10 uploads per day.

6. Restrictions on Sharing Short URLs

6.1. Users are expressly prohibited from sharing short URLs generated through our Service on Facebook. Violation of this policy may result in the suspension or permanent banning of the user's account.

7. Referral Links

7.1. Referral links must be used responsibly and must not be disseminated in a manner that constitutes spam. Abuse of referral links may lead to the revocation of referral privileges.

8. Android Application

8.1. We offer a self-signed Android application that users can download and install. This application does not require any permissions to operate.

8.2. By downloading and using the Android application, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions as they apply to the Service.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1. The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Checkthese and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

9.2. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Service, except as permitted by the Service's normal functionality.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1. Checkthese shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

11.1. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Checkthese makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Service or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Service.

11.2. Checkthese does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Checkthese and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, or b) a breach of these Terms and Conditions.

13. Data Retention and Monitoring

13.1. We retain certain information related to URL shortening activities for security and abuse prevention purposes. This includes:

13.2. This information may be retained for as long as necessary to prevent illegal activity or abuse of our Service.

13.3. We may monitor user activity and content to ensure compliance with these Terms and Conditions and to prevent abuse of our Service.

14. Communication

14.1. By using our Service, you agree to receive important emails related to your account and the operation of the website. These may include, but are not limited to:

14.2. These emails are not newsletters and are essential for the proper functioning and security of your account. You cannot opt out of receiving these important communications while maintaining an active account.

15. Cryptocurrency Payments

15.1. Users have the option to purchase account upgrades using cryptocurrency. All transactions are final and non-refundable.

16. Referral Program

16.1. Users with the appropriate permissions can refer others to our Service and earn credits if their referrals upgrade their accounts. All referral payments will be made in cryptocurrency.

16.2. We reserve the right to deduct, edit, or add to the user's balance as necessary. The accumulated credits do not constitute real money and have no value unless withdrawn.

16.3. Users must meet the minimum withdrawal threshold, which is displayed on the platform and may change at any time.

17. Termination

17.1. We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms and Conditions.

17.2. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us at support@checkthese.com to request account deletion.

17.3. All provisions of the Terms and Conditions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

18. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

19. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of any significant changes by posting the new Terms and Conditions on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at support@checkthese.com.