1. Introduction

Welcome to LinkJiu, a URL shortening service provided by LinkJiu ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our service, including our website at linkjiu.com and any related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Service Description

LinkJiu is a URL shortening service that allows users to create shortened URLs that redirect to original, longer URLs. Our service includes:

Creation of short, memorable links
Click tracking and analytics
Link management and customization (for registered users)
QR code generation
Optional user accounts with enhanced features

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you agree to:

Prohibited Uses

Do not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Do not create links to malicious, harmful, or inappropriate content
Do not use the Service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
Do not attempt to compromise the security or integrity of our systems
Do not use the Service for spam, fraud, or deceptive practices
Do not create links that infringe on intellectual property rights

Acceptable Use

Provide accurate information when creating an account
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Respect the rights and privacy of others
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Report any violations of these Terms to us

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

What We Collect

Email addresses and account information (for registered users)
Original URLs and created short codes
Analytics data including IP addresses, user agents, and referrers
Click timestamps and geographic data (in hashed format)

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of LinkJiu and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You retain ownership of any content you create through our Service, including the original URLs and associated short codes. However, you grant us a license to use, modify, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

6. Service Availability and Limitations

We strive to maintain high availability of our Service, but we cannot guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time
Limit access to certain features or impose rate limits
Remove or deactivate links that violate these Terms
Update these Terms from time to time

Note: Anonymous links may expire after 30 days of inactivity. Registered users can manage their links through their dashboard.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Service.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided through the Service. Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LinkJiu shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Loss of data, revenue, or profits
Damage to your computer system or network
Any other losses resulting from your use of the Service

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us (if any) for using the Service in the three (3) months preceding the claim.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms.

You may terminate your account at any time by:

Using the account deletion feature in your dashboard
Contacting us at support@linkjiu.com

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will:

Update the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms
Notify registered users via email
Post a notice on our website

Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: support@linkjiu.com

Website: https://linkjiu.com

Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which LinkJiu operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiations, and if necessary, through the appropriate courts of the governing jurisdiction.