Terms of Service
Legal terms and conditions for using PVTLNK
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How we protect your privacy
Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using PVTLNK’s services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.
Use of Service
Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use PVTLNK. By using our service, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these terms.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use PVTLNK only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the service for illegal or unauthorized purposes
- Infringe on any intellectual property rights
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Transmit viruses or malicious code
- Use the service to shorten URLs that promote violence, hate, or illegal activity
- Abuse, harass, or threaten others
- Spam or create links for spam campaigns
Prohibited Content
The following content is prohibited on PVTLNK:
- Child sexual abuse material
- Terrorist or violent extremist content
- Malware, phishing, or fraudulent content
- Content that infringes on intellectual property rights
- Spam or scam content
- Defamatory or libelous content
- Doxxing or personal information without consent
User Responsibilities
Account Security
You are responsible for: - Maintaining the confidentiality of your account - All activities that occur under your account - Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
Links and Content
You understand that: - You are responsible for all links you create - We do not review or moderate user content - Links may be disabled if they violate these terms
Subscription and Payments
Trial Period
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No charges during the trial period.
Billing
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
- Refunds are provided within 14 days of purchase for technical issues
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access continues until the end of your billing period.
Non-Payment
Accounts with unpaid subscriptions may have services suspended after 14 days.
Service Availability
Uptime Commitment
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance.
Limitation of Liability
PVTLNK is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Force Majeure
We are not liable for service interruptions due to circumstances beyond our control, including: - Natural disasters - War, terrorism, or civil unrest - Government actions - Internet infrastructure failures
Intellectual Property
Our Rights
PVTLNK’s name, logo, and all related trademarks are owned by PVTLNK AG.
License to Use
You retain ownership of the content you shorten. You grant PVTLNK a license to: - Host and serve the shortened links - Generate QR codes for your links - Display analytics for your links
DMCA Compliance
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. To report copyright infringement, please contact us through our official channels.
Termination
By You
You may terminate your account at any time from Settings.
By Us
We may terminate or suspend your account if you: - Violate these Terms of Service - Engage in illegal activity - Abuse or harass others - Spam or create harmful content
Effect of Termination
Upon termination: - Your links will stop working - Analytics data will be deleted within 30 days - You may export your data before termination
Disputes
Governing Law
These terms are governed by Swiss law.
Arbitration
Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Zurich, Switzerland.
Limitation of Claims
You must bring any claims within one year of the incident.
Changes to Terms
We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via: - Email - In-app notification - 30 days before effective date
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.
General Provisions
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
No Waiver
Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.
Entire Agreement
These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PVTLNK.
Contact Us
For questions about these terms, please contact us through our official channels.
Address: PVTLNK AG Bahnhofstrasse 100 8001 Zurich Switzerland
Summary of Key Points
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Age requirement | 16+ years old |
| Trial period | 14 days free |
| Cancellation | Any time, no fees |
| Data deletion | Within 30 days of request |
| Governing law | Switzerland |
| Dispute resolution | Arbitration in Zurich |
| Copyright reports | dmca@pvtlnk.com |
Document History
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | January 2026 | Initial release |
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- Privacy Whitepaper - Technical privacy details
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