Terms of Service

Last updated: February 16, 2026

Service Description

LinkForge is a free URL shortening service. You paste a long URL, we give you a short one. No account required.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use LinkForge to shorten URLs that:

  • Link to malware, phishing, or scam websites
  • Distribute illegal content
  • Harass, threaten, or harm others
  • Violate any applicable laws
  • Spam or abuse the service (automated mass link creation)

We reserve the right to disable any short link that violates these terms without notice.

Rate Limits

To prevent abuse, link creation is rate-limited to 30 URLs per hour per IP address. This limit may change at any time.

No Guarantees

LinkForge is provided “as is” without warranty. We do not guarantee:

  • 100% uptime or availability
  • Permanent link persistence (links may be removed for policy violations)
  • Accuracy of click analytics data

Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of the URLs you shorten. LinkForge does not claim any rights over your content. The LinkForge name, logo, and design are our property.

Limitation of Liability

LinkForge is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of our service, including but not limited to broken links, data loss, or service interruptions.

Changes

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions? Email: hello@linkforge.link