Terms of Service

Welcome to qz-l.com (the "Service"), operated by Q.Z.L Corp. ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using qz-l.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

qz-l.com provides a URL shortening service that allows users to:

• Create shortened URLs from long URLs
• Generate QR codes for URLs
• Track analytics for shortened links
• Preview links for safety before visiting
• Access AI-powered features (for premium users)
• Use our API for integration (with API key)

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use qz-l.com to shorten URLs for lawful personal, business, or professional purposes.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to use our Service to:

• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Link to illegal, fraudulent, or deceptive content
• Engage in phishing, spam, or scams
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Distribute adult content, hate speech, or violent content
• Harass, threaten, or harm others
• Circumvent security features or rate limits
• Scrape or harvest data without permission
• Use automated tools to abuse the Service
• Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization

5. Content and Links

5.1 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the URLs you shorten and the content they link to. We do not pre-screen links but reserve the right to review and remove any content that violates these Terms.

5.2 Content Monitoring

We may use automated systems and manual review to detect prohibited content. We reserve the right to disable or delete links that violate our policies without prior notice.

5.3 Copyright and DMCA

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact us at support@qz-l.com with details of the alleged infringement.

6. Subscriptions and Payments

6.1 Premium Plans

We offer premium subscription plans with additional features. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees
• Provide accurate payment information
• Authorize recurring charges (for monthly/yearly plans)

6.2 Billing and Renewals

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date. You can cancel anytime through your account dashboard. No refunds for partial periods.

6.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access to premium features continues until the end of your billing period.

7. Service Availability

We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may suspend or restrict access for:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Emergency repairs
• Security threats
• Terms violations

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of qz-l.com (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software) are owned by Q.Z.L Corp and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of our Service without written permission.

9. API Usage

If you use our API, you agree to:

• Use your API key securely and not share it
• Respect rate limits
• Comply with all Terms of Service
• Not abuse or misuse the API

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abusive behavior
• Non-payment of fees

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free from viruses or harmful components
• Results from using the Service will be accurate or reliable

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Q.Z.L CORP 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.

13. Indemnification

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

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Information

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