Terms of Use

Effective Date: [DATE]

1. Acceptance and Agreement

By accessing or using Copy My Text (“the Service”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Copy My Text is a web-based service that allows users to:

  • Submit and share text, code, or other content temporarily
  • Generate short links for easy sharing
  • Set expiration times for automatic content deletion
  • Access shared content through encrypted links

The Service is designed for temporary content sharing and does not provide permanent storage.

3. User Responsibilities

Appropriate Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring your content complies with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respecting intellectual property rights of others
  • Not sharing content that violates third-party rights
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your shared links

Content Security

While we implement encryption and security measures:

  • You are responsible for the sensitivity of content you share
  • Do not share highly confidential or sensitive personal information
  • Consider the temporary nature of the Service for your use case
  • Be aware that anyone with the link can access your content

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Service to:

  • Share illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other malicious code
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Share content that violates privacy rights of others
  • Engage in spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
  • Share content that violates export control laws

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, temporary license to store, process, and transmit your content solely to provide the Service functionality.

Service Content

The Service interface, design, and functionality are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our Service content without permission.

6. Privacy and Data Handling

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points:

  • Content is encrypted before storage
  • Automatic deletion after expiration
  • Minimal data collection
  • No permanent user accounts or profiles

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain Service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Technical difficulties
  • Force majeure events
  • Security incidents

We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from Service unavailability.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimers

The Service is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or business interruption.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
  • Any content you have shared may be deleted
  • These Terms remain in effect for applicable provisions

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION]. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through [DISPUTE_RESOLUTION_METHOD] in [JURISDICTION].

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: [CONTACT_EMAIL]
Company: [COMPANY_NAME]
Address: [COMPANY_ADDRESS]

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.