Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using DropL. By using our service, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last updated: January 25, 2025

Acceptable Use

Guidelines for using DropL responsibly and legally

Prohibited Content

What types of content and activities are not allowed

User Rights

Your rights and responsibilities as a DropL user

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using DropL ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our URL shortening service operated by DropL ("us", "we", or "our"). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

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

Acceptable Use Policy

You may use DropL for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Permitted Uses

Shortening legitimate URLs for personal or business use
Creating custom short codes for branding purposes
Using our API for legitimate applications
Sharing short URLs through social media, email, or other channels
Using analytics to track legitimate link performance

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using DropL:

Content Restrictions

Malware, viruses, or malicious software
Phishing or fraudulent websites
Illegal content or activities
Hate speech or harassment
Adult content (without proper age verification)

Usage Restrictions

Spam or unsolicited communications
Automated abuse or excessive requests
Circumventing security measures
Impersonating others or entities
Violating intellectual property rights

Violation of these terms may result in immediate suspension or termination of your access to DropL.

Service Availability & Limitations

Service Commitment

• 99.9% uptime target
• Sub-millisecond redirect speeds
• Global CDN coverage
• 24/7 monitoring
• Regular backups

Usage Limits

• 100 requests/minute (free tier)
• 1,000 requests/minute (premium)
• Fair use policy applies
• Rate limiting for abuse prevention
• Automatic cleanup of expired URLs

While we strive to maintain high availability, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service with or without notice.

Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

DropL is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Important: We are not responsible for the content of shortened URLs or any damages resulting from their use. Users are responsible for ensuring their URLs comply with applicable laws and regulations.

In no event shall DropL be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Contact & Changes

Questions about these terms or need to report violations?

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page.

Email: legal@dropl.com

Address: 123 Tech Street, San Francisco, CA 94105