Terms of use:

TheUrlTool is a free service to help you turn long URL's into shorter ones, thus making posting easier. It may only be used for actual URL's. Using it for spamming or illegal purposes is forbidden and any such use will result in the new URL being disabled. In such a case and you may be reported to all ISP's involved and to the proper governmental agencies. This free service is provided without warranty of any kind. www.theurltool.com

Our Zero Tolerance Spam Policy

What is spam?

Spam is an email message advertising goods or services that you send to someone without their express prior request or in the absence of a previous personal relationship. Any message sent to an unknown party for the purpose of creating a request will also be construed as spam, even if the goods or services are not specifically mentioned. Messages posted to Usenet groups or message boards that are unrelated to their topics of discussion are also considered to be spam. In a dispute with a recipient, the burden of proof is primarily on you!

Why Such a Tough Policy?

Unlike the "junk mail" you receive in the mailbox, spam costs the recipient more than the sender. As a result of the high costs suffered by businesses sorting through millions of spam messages, many states have passed laws prohibiting spam and related conduct. In addition, many Internet service providers will shut down sites that have a high frequency of spam complaints.

Spamming.

By using TheUrlTool you are agreeing that you will not use or transmit unsolicited faxes, mass email distribution, unsolicited e-mail, or "spamming" in connection with the URL created with this tool. The terms "unsolicited faxes" and "unsolicited e-mail" mean the transmission via telephone facsimile or electronic mail, respectively, of any material or information advertising or promoting your URL which is transmitted to any person, except a fax or email:

(a) to any person with that person's prior express invitation or permission; or

(b) to any person with whom you have an established business or personal relationship.

The term "established business or personal relationship" means a prior or existing relationship formed by a voluntary two-way communication between you and a person, on the basis of:

(a) an inquiry, application, purchase or transaction by the person regarding products or services offered by you;

(b) or an "opt-in" list from an established and reputable company that can verify all contact information including the source from which the contact information was derived; or

(c) a personal or familial relationship, which relationship has not been previously terminated by either party.