Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Protected.cx's services, including our URL shortening, bio pages, and QR code generation features, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.

Service Description

Platform Services
- URL shortening functionality
- Bio page creation and hosting
- QR code generation and management
- Account management features

User Accounts

- You must register to access certain features
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- Account sharing is prohibited
- Users must be at least 13 years old
- One account per user is permitted

Usage Rules

Prohibited Content
- Copyright-protected material without authorization
- Malicious software or phishing content
- Pornographic or explicit adult content
- Content promoting violence or hate speech
- Illegal goods or services
- Spam or deceptive content

Report any prohibited content at: https://protected.cx/report

Service Limitations

- We reserve the right to disable links that violate our terms
- Inactive links may be deactivated after extended periods of no usage
- We may impose usage limits on free accounts
- Service availability is not guaranteed 24/7

User Content

- You retain ownership of your content
- You grant us license to display and distribute your content
- We may remove content that violates our terms
- You are responsible for content you create or share

Service Modifications

- We may modify or discontinue services at any time
- Features may be added or removed
- Pricing may be adjusted with notice
- Terms may be updated periodically

Account Termination

We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
- Remove content without prior notice
- Block access to specific features
- Delete accounts after prolonged inactivity

Liability

- Services are provided "as is"
- We are not responsible for user-generated content
- No warranty for service availability or reliability
- Users assume risks associated with service use

Intellectual Property

- Our platform and features are protected by copyright
- Users may not copy or modify our service
- Trademarks and logos are our exclusive property
- User-generated content remains user property

Data Usage

- We collect usage data to improve services
- Link analytics are provided where available
- QR code scanning statistics may be tracked
- Bio page visitor data may be collected

Service Availability

- We strive for high uptime but don't guarantee 100% availability
- Maintenance may occur with or without notice
- Backup your important links and data regularly
- Service may vary by region or user type

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by applicable laws, and any disputes shall be resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated terms.