Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ViralYT ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Service Description

ViralYT is a link shortening service that provides:

• URL shortening and redirection
• Click analytics and statistics
• Monetization features through ethical advertising
• Open Graph meta tag support for social sharing

3. Acceptable Use

You may use ViralYT for legitimate purposes including:

• Shortening long URLs for sharing
• Tracking click analytics
• Social media optimization
• Content monetization (where legal and ethical)

4. Prohibited Uses

• Illegal Content: Links to illegal activities, content, or services
• Malware/Phishing: Links to malicious software, phishing, or scam sites
• Adult Content: Pornographic or sexually explicit material
• Hate Speech: Content promoting discrimination, violence, or hatred
• Spam: Unsolicited bulk messaging or promotional abuse
• Copyright Infringement: Unauthorized copyrighted material
• Deceptive Practices: Misleading redirects or cloaking
• Violence: Content promoting or depicting violence
• Drug-related: Illegal drug sales or promotion
• Terrorism: Content supporting terrorist organizations

5. Content Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for the content you link to
• We do not pre-screen or monitor links
• We reserve the right to remove links that violate these terms
• Removal may occur without notice

6. Monetization and Advertising

• Our service includes advertising on monetization pages
• Advertising is clearly disclosed to users
• We do not control third-party ad content
• Revenue sharing is not guaranteed
• Ad blockers may affect monetization functionality

7. Service Availability

• We strive for 99.99% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Maintenance windows may cause temporary downtime
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
• No compensation for downtime unless explicitly agreed

8. Intellectual Property

• ViralYT and related trademarks are our property
• You retain rights to your original content
• You grant us license to provide the service
• Respect third-party intellectual property rights

9. Data and Privacy

• We collect minimal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy
• No personal information is collected or stored
• Click statistics are anonymous
• You own your link data

10. Limitation of Liability

ViralYT is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for:

• Damages from service use or inability to use
• Content accessed through shortened links
• Third-party actions or content
• Data loss or service interruption
• Revenue loss from monetization features

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify ViralYT against claims arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Violation of these terms
• Content you link to
• Copyright or other intellectual property infringement

12. Termination

• We may terminate or suspend access for terms violations
• You may stop using the service at any time
• Termination does not affect existing shortened links
• Some provisions survive termination

13. Dispute Resolution

• Good faith effort to resolve disputes informally
• Governing law as specified in legal jurisdiction
• Arbitration may be required for certain disputes

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Updated "last modified" date on this page
• Prominent notice on our website
• Continued use constitutes acceptance

15. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through our website or submit an issue on our public repository.