1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Shorten ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Shorten is a free web service that:

Summarizes content from web pages
Generates text-to-speech audio for the summaries

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Service:

To violate any applicable laws or regulations
To infringe upon the rights of others
To transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
To interfere with or disrupt the Service

3.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the URLs you submit to the Service. We do not endorse, support, or verify the accuracy of content from third-party websites. The summaries generated are for informational purposes only.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by Shorten and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Third-Party Content

Summaries generated by the Service are based on third-party content. We do not claim ownership of the original content. You are responsible for respecting the intellectual property rights of third-party content owners.

5. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shorten shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be accurate, reliable, error-free, or uninterrupted. Summaries generated by the Service are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as definitive or complete.

8. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy. We temporarily store URLs, summaries, and related data for up to 7 days for analytics purposes only.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shorten, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.