Terms of Service

Last updated: January 27, 2025

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of KCut.in ("Service") operated by KCut.in ("us", "we", or "our").

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

Service Description

KCut.in is a URL shortening service that allows users to:

  • • Create shortened versions of long URLs
  • • Customize short link slugs
  • • Manage and track their links
  • • Access basic analytics

The Service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at any time.

Acceptable Use Policy

✓ Permitted Uses

  • • Shortening legitimate URLs for personal or business use
  • • Creating branded short links for marketing
  • • Sharing content on social media platforms
  • • Academic and research purposes

✗ Prohibited Uses

  • • Linking to illegal, harmful, or malicious content
  • • Phishing, scams, or fraudulent activities
  • • Spam or unsolicited commercial messages
  • • Adult content without proper age verification
  • • Copyright infringement or piracy
  • • Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
  • • Malware, viruses, or security threats
  • • Automated abuse or excessive requests

User Responsibilities

As a user of KCut.in, you are responsible for:

  • • Ensuring your use complies with applicable laws
  • • Verifying the legitimacy of URLs you shorten
  • • Respecting intellectual property rights
  • • Maintaining the security of your account
  • • Reporting abuse or violations
  • • Using the service in good faith

Service Availability & Limitations

Availability

  • • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • • Maintenance windows may cause temporary unavailability
  • • We reserve the right to suspend service for violations

Rate Limits

  • • Fair use limits apply to prevent abuse
  • • Excessive usage may result in temporary restrictions
  • • Enterprise users may request higher limits

Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about:

  • • Data collection and usage
  • • Cookie policies
  • • Third-party integrations
  • • Your rights and choices

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

KCut.in, our logo, and all related trademarks are owned by us. The service, including its design, functionality, and code, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of URLs and content you submit. By using our service, you grant us a limited license to process and display your links as necessary to provide the service.

Disclaimers & Limitations

Service Disclaimer

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the service.

Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the content of destination URLs or any damages resulting from accessing third-party websites.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

  • • Violation of these Terms
  • • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • • Abuse of the service
  • • Extended inactivity

You may discontinue using the service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notice. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@kcut.in

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM UTC

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration.