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Terms of Service

Please read the following terms of service before using this service.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

Service Overview

This service is a free tool for shortening and sharing long URLs. It provides features such as smart URL suggestions, QR code generation, expiration settings, and password protection.

Terms of Use

This service is available free of charge to anyone, whether individual or corporate. By using this service, you agree to these terms of service.

Disclaimer

This service is provided free of charge, and we are unable to guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of the information provided. In the unlikely event that any damage arises from the use of this service, we regret that we are unable to offer compensation. The content of external websites accessed through shortened URLs is outside our control, and we do not guarantee their safety or accuracy. The service may be interrupted, suspended, or modified, and we are unable to guarantee against any inconvenience or damage resulting from such events. The same applies to any issues arising from third-party services used by this site. We are unable to guarantee the accuracy of URL shortening results or redirect processing. Any decisions or actions taken based on information from this site are ultimately at your own discretion and responsibility. While we take reasonable measures, it is technically difficult to guarantee complete prevention of technical issues or security incidents. Please note that the content and services of this site may be changed or discontinued without prior notice. This service is provided free of charge. As such, we do not guarantee the continuity, stability, or accuracy of the service. The operator cannot be held responsible for any damages arising from the use of this service.

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are prohibited:

  • Creating shortened URLs for illegal content or content that infringes copyrights
  • Using the service for spam, phishing, or malware distribution
  • Placing excessive load on the service (e.g., automated mass requests)
  • Creating links to content that defames or damages the reputation of others
  • Creating links to obscene content, child exploitation material, or other content that violates public order and morals
  • Creating links for the purpose of fraud, illegal commerce, or deceiving consumers
  • Creating links to content that infringes on the personal information or privacy of others
  • Creating links for the purpose of distributing malicious software such as viruses, spyware, or ransomware
  • Probing or exploiting vulnerabilities in this service, or reverse engineering
  • Collection of content from this site using crawlers, bots, scrapers, or other automated means. This includes, but is not limited to, use as training data for machine learning models, grounding for generative AI, and use as a data source for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), regardless of purpose
  • Any other activities that violate applicable laws or interfere with the operation of this service

If any of the above prohibited activities are violated, the service provider reserves the right to delete the relevant shortened URLs without prior notice.

Intellectual Property

Copyright for all content on this site (text, images, design, logos, software, etc.) belongs to the operator. Unauthorized reproduction, copying, or modification is not permitted. Quotation is permitted within the scope of copyright law.

Use by Minors

If you are a minor, please use this service with the consent of your parent or guardian.

Changes to Terms

These terms of service may be changed without prior notice. Updated terms take effect upon publication on this page. By continuing to use this service after changes are made, you are deemed to have agreed to the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms of service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. This service is operated primarily on servers located within Japan.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court or Tokyo Summary Court as the court of first instance.

Authoritative Version

The Japanese version of these terms is the sole authoritative version. Other language versions are provided as reference translations only. In the event of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.

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