Terms of Service
This comprehensive agreement governs your use of PocoLink's URL shortening services, analytics platform, and associated features. Please read these terms carefully as they contain important information about your rights and obligations.
Important Legal Notice
By accessing or using PocoLink's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our services immediately. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PocoLink.
Table of Contents
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and PocoLink ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") regarding your access to and use of PocoLink's URL shortening services, analytics platform, API, and all related features and functionality (collectively, the "Service").
Agreement Formation
By accessing, browsing, or using our Service in any manner, including but not limited to creating shortened links, viewing analytics data, or using our API, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Capacity and Authority
You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such organization to these Terms.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. Material changes will be communicated to users through email notification or prominent notice on our website at least 30 days prior to the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Service Description and Features
PocoLink provides an advanced URL shortening platform that transforms long web addresses into shorter, more manageable links while offering intelligent routing, comprehensive analytics, and enhanced user experience features.
Core Services
- URL Shortening: Converting long URLs into compact, shareable short links
- Intelligent App Detection: Automatic routing to native applications when available
- Analytics Dashboard: Comprehensive tracking and reporting of link performance
- Custom Aliases: Ability to create branded, memorable link slugs
- QR Code Generation: Instant QR code creation for offline-to-online integration
- API Access: Programmatic access for automation and integration
Service Availability
While we strive to provide continuous service availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. Scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control may result in temporary service disruptions.
Free Service Commitment
All core features of PocoLink are provided completely free of charge with no hidden fees, subscription requirements, or feature limitations. We commit to maintaining free access to all current features for all users.
3. User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation
To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to register for an account. During registration, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.
Account Obligations
- Provide accurate and truthful registration information
- Maintain and promptly update account information to keep it accurate and current
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities conducted through your account
- Notify us immediately of any suspected unauthorized account access
- Use only one account per person unless explicitly authorized
4. Acceptable Use Policy
Your use of PocoLink's Service must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms. You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the Service.
Permitted Uses
- Creating short links for legitimate personal or business purposes
- Sharing links across social media, email, and other communication channels
- Tracking and analyzing link performance for marketing optimization
- Integrating our API into your applications and services
- Creating custom branded links for professional communications
User Responsibilities
Users are solely responsible for the content of destination URLs and the manner in which short links are distributed. You warrant that your use of the Service will not violate any applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, data protection, and anti-spam legislation.
Content Standards
All links created through our Service must direct to content that is:
- • Legal and does not promote illegal activities
- • Accurate and not misleading in nature
- • Respectful and does not contain hate speech or discriminatory content
- • Safe and free from malware, viruses, or harmful code
- • Compliant with intellectual property rights
5. Prohibited Activities and Content
The following activities are strictly prohibited when using PocoLink's Service. Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account termination, link removal, and potential legal action.
Illegal Content and Activities
- Illegal Content: Links to content that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Malicious Software: Distribution of malware, viruses, trojans, or any harmful code
- Phishing and Fraud: Links designed to steal personal information or perpetrate fraud
- Copyright Infringement: Links to pirated content or material that violates intellectual property rights
- Child Exploitation: Any content involving the exploitation or endangerment of minors
Abusive and Harmful Conduct
- Spam and Unsolicited Communications: Mass distribution of unsolicited links via email, social media, or other channels
- Harassment and Threats: Links used to harass, threaten, or intimidate individuals or groups
- Hate Speech: Content promoting violence, discrimination, or hatred based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics
- Misleading Content: Links that misrepresent destination content or engage in deceptive practices
Technical Abuse
- Service Disruption: Attempts to interfere with, disrupt, or damage the Service or its infrastructure
- Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or our systems
- API Abuse: Excessive API requests or attempts to circumvent rate limiting
- Automated Scraping: Unauthorized automated collection of data from the Service
- Security Testing: Unauthorized security assessments or penetration testing without explicit written permission
Enforcement Actions
Violations of these prohibitions may result in immediate link removal, account suspension or termination, reporting to relevant authorities, and legal action to protect our users and service integrity.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
PocoLink's Intellectual Property
The Service, including but not limited to all content, features, functionality, software, code, design elements, logos, trademarks, and service marks, is owned by PocoLink and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include any right to: reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material on our Service except as necessary for normal use.
User Content Rights
You retain all rights to the content you submit through the Service, including destination URLs and custom aliases. By using the Service, you grant PocoLink a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Data Collection and Use
We collect and process certain information when you use our Service, including account information, link data, analytics data, and usage patterns. This information is used to provide, maintain, and improve the Service, as well as to communicate with you about your account and our offerings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
For complete details about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
9. Limitation of Liability and Warranties
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. You acknowledge that your use of the Service is at your sole risk.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL POCOLINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 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, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions, concerns, or require clarification regarding these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to contact our legal team. We're committed to transparency and ensuring you understand your rights and obligations.
Email: legal@pocolink.com
Mail: PocoLink Legal Department, 123 Tech Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Key Points
- All features are completely free
- You retain rights to your content
- Must comply with acceptable use policy
- Privacy-first data practices