About the Website
Welcome to linksplit.io (the 'Website'). The Website allows you to access and use the LinkSplit (the 'Services').
The Website is operated by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd, ACN/ABN 669 910 070 . Access to and use of the Website, or any of its associated Products or Services, is provided by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd. Please read these terms and conditions (the 'Terms') carefully. By using, browsing and/or reading the Website, this signifies that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the Terms. If you do not agree with the Terms, you must cease usage of the Website, or any of Services, immediately.
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd reserves the right to review and change any of the Terms by updating this page at its sole discretion. When Signalraven Software Pty Ltd updates the Terms, it will use reasonable endeavours to provide you with notice of updates to the Terms. Any changes to the Terms take immediate effect from the date of their publication. Before you continue, we recommend you keep a copy of the Terms for your records.
Acceptance of the Terms
You accept the Terms by remaining on the Website and/or using our Services. Where the option is available in the user interface, you may also accept the Terms by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms.
About the Service
LinkSplit is web-based software for creating and managing short urls and link rotators.
Free, Basic, Pro and Business accounts are currently offered. You acknowledge and agree that the accounts offered, as well as the account features may change from time to time, and may be governed by separate terms which apply specific to the account. Where special account-specific terms apply, you will be informed, and must accept those terms before you are given such an account. For the avoidance of doubt these Terms apply unless otherwise agreed or amended by account-specific terms.
Some accounts may be governed by a separate Software Licensing Agreement with Signalraven Software Pty Ltd, which may amend the terms of use. For the avoidance of doubt these Terms apply unless otherwise agreed or amended by the terms of an applicable Software Licensing Agreement.
Acceptable use of the Service
LinkSplit, its related features, and website must only be used in accordance with all laws and regulations in the applicable jurisdictions. Signalraven Software Pty Ltd reserves the right to suspend, cancel, or otherwise deny access to users and accounts who use the service:
To engage in any act that would disrupt the access, availability, and security of LinkSplit and other Signalraven Software Pty Ltd services, including but not limited to:
Tampering with, reverse-engineering, or hacking our servers.
Modifying, disabling, or compromising the performance of LinkSplit or other Signalraven Software Pty Ltd services.
Overwhelming, or attempting to overwhelm our infrastructure by imposing an unreasonably large load on our systems that consume extraordinary resources.
Compromising the integrity of our system, including probing, scanning and testing the vulnerability of our system unless expressly permitted by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd.
For any illegal purpose, or to violate any laws, including and without limitation to data, privacy, and export control laws.
To stalk, harass or threaten users and any member of the public.
To misrepresent or defraud any user or member of the public through phishing, spoofing, manipulating headers or other identifiers, impersonating anyone else, or falsely implying any sponsorship or association with Signalraven Software Pty Ltd or any third party
To access or search any part of the Service, or any other Service owned by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd other than our publicly supported interface, or otherwise allowed for in an applicable Software Licensing Agreement.
To post, upload, share, or otherwise circulate content in violation of LinkSplit’s content policy
Content
LinkSplit allows users to post, store, create links, share and make available information, text, graphics, videos, or any other material ("Content"). Users are responsible for the Content that they post to LinkSplit, including responsibility for its legality, reliability, and appropriate nature.
Through the action of posting Content to our Service, you as a user grant us the right and licence to utilise, make minor changes to, publicly perform/display, reproduce, and distribute your Content on and through LinkSplit. Users maintain any and all of their rights to the Content they submit, post or display on or through LinkSplit and they are solely responsible for protecting these rights. You agree that the right and licence includes the right for LinkSplit to make your Content accessible to other users of LinkSplit who may in turn use your posted Content- while also being made subject to these Terms.
Users represent and warrant that:
the Content you post is your own (owned by you) or you have the right to use the content in a post and grant Signalraven Software Pty Ltd the rights and licence as outlined in these Terms.
The posting of your Content on or through LinkSplit does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights or any and all other rights of any person or entity. You also warrant that:
the Content posted will not cause you or us to breach any law, regulation, rule, code or any and all other legal obligations.
the Content will not or could not be reasonably considered as obscene, inappropriate, defamatory, disparaging, indecent, seditious, offensive, pornographic, threatening, abusive, liable to incite racial hatred, discriminatory, blasphemous, in breach of confidence of privacy, determined solely at our discretion.
the Content will not be advertising that is unsolicited, undisclosed or unauthorised.
the Content contains no software viruses or any and all other computer codes, files, or programs designed in such a way as to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware or telecommunications technology.
the Content does not discredit, disesteem or otherwise place Signalraven Software Pty Ltd or LinkSplit in bad repute.
You agree to maintain all records needed to demonstrate that your Content does not violate any of the requirements of this clause and make such records accessible to us if we should reasonably request it.
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd is not under obligation to regularly monitor the accuracy and or reliability of user Content posted using the Service. We reserve the right to modify or completely remove any Content at any time for reasons we deem necessary.
Users acknowledge and agree that all Content made accessible through the Service will be publicly accessible information and as such you carry the risks associated with this public disclosure.
Links to Other Websites
LinkSplit may contain links to third-party websites or services that Signalraven Software Pty Ltd does not own, operate, or otherwise control.
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd has no control over, and thus assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any of the third party web sites or services that may be linked through our Service. You further acknowledge and agree that Signalraven Software Pty Ltd is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be the result of or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services made available on or through any of these third party websites or services.
LinkSplit only provides links to external websites as a convenience, and the inclusion of such a link to external websites do not imply our endorsement of those external websites or what may be accessed on such websites. You acknowledge and accept that when you access other websites on the Internet through our service, you are doing so at your own risk and responsibility.
LinkSplit has the ability to append affiliate URL parameters to third-party links for which LinkSplit has a partnership with the destination platform, including but not limited to Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
We strongly advise you to read all terms and conditions as well as privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.
Security and Data Privacy
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd takes your privacy seriously and information provided through your use of the Website and/or Services are subject to Signalraven Software Pty Ltd’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Website. The Privacy Policy also addresses Signalraven Software Pty Ltd’s processes, policies, and obligations in respect of LinkSplit security breaches.
Data Use
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd collects, stores, and processes your data on LinkSplit. The data is used to provide Services to you, as well as to facilitate Signalraven Software Pty Ltd’s business operations. The Privacy Policy outlined how your data is collected, stored, and processed by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd. The Privacy Policy also addresses Signalraven Software Pty Ltd's processes, policies, and obligations in respect of data encryption and removal requests.
Subscription to use the Service
In order to access the Services, you must first purchase a subscription through the Website (the 'Subscription') and pay the applicable fee for the selected Subscription (the 'Subscription Fee'). After purchasing a Subscription, you will be considered a member (‘Member’).
In purchasing the Subscription, you acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to ensure that the Subscription you elect to purchase is suitable for your use.
Before, during or after you have purchased the Subscription, you will then be required to register for an account through the Website before you can access the Services (the ' Account').
As part of the registration process, or as part of your continued use of the Services, you may be required to provide personal information about yourself (such as identification or contact details), including but not limited to name, artist name, email address.
You warrant that any information you give to Signalraven Software Pty Ltd in the course of completing the registration process will always be accurate, correct and up to date.
Once you have completed the registration process, you will be a registered user of the Website and agree to be bound by the Terms ("User"). As a Member you will be granted immediate access to the Services from the time you have completed the registration process until the subscription period expires (the 'Subscription Period').
You may not use the Services and may not accept the Terms if:
you are not of legal age to form a binding contract with Signalraven Software Pty Ltd; or
you are a person barred from receiving the Services under the laws of Australia or other countries including the country in which you are resident or from which you use the Services.
Payments
Subject to the terms of any applicable Software Licence Agreement, the Subscription Fee may be paid by all payment methods available on the Website, and may change from time to time.
Payments made in the course of your use of LinkSplit may be made using third-party applications and services not owned, operated, or otherwise controlled by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd. You acknowledge and agree that Signalraven Software Pty Ltd will not be liable for any losses or damage arising from the operations of third-party payment applications and services. You further acknowledge and warrant that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the applicable third-party payment applications and services you choose to use as a payment method for LinkSplit services.
You acknowledge and agree that where a request for the payment of the Subscription Fee is returned or denied, for whatever reason, by your financial institution or is unpaid by you for any other reason, then you are liable for any costs, including banking fees and charges, associated with the Subscription Fee.
You agree and acknowledge that Signalraven Software Pty Ltd can vary the Subscription Fee at any time and that the varied Subscription Fee will come into effect following the conclusion of the existing Subscription.
Refund Policy
Except where otherwise required by law (including Australian Consumer law), Signalraven Software Pty Ltd will only provide you with a refund of the Subscription Fee in the event they are unable to continue to provide the Services or if the manager of Signalraven Software Pty Ltd makes a decision, at its absolute discretion, that it is reasonable to do so under the circumstances. Where this occurs, the refund will be in the proportional amount of the Subscription Fee that remains unused by the Member (the 'Refund').
Copyright and Intellectual Property
The Website, the Services and all of the related products of Signalraven Software Pty Ltd are subject to copyright. The material on the Website is protected by copyright under the laws of Australia and through international treaties. Unless otherwise indicated, all rights (including copyright) in the Services and compilation of the Website (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, video images, audio clips, Website code, scripts, design elements and interactive features) or the Services are owned or controlled for these purposes, and are reserved by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd or its contributors.
All trademarks, service marks and trade names are owned, registered and/or licensed by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd, who grants to you a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence whilst you are a User to:
use the Website pursuant to the Terms;
copy and store the Website and the material contained in the Website in your device's cache memory; and
print pages from the Website for your own personal and non-commercial use.
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd does not grant you any other rights whatsoever in relation to the Website or the Services. All other rights are expressly reserved by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd.
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd retains all rights, title and interest in and to the Website and all related Services. Nothing you do on or in relation to the Website will transfer any:
business name, trading name, domain name, trade mark, industrial design, patent, registered design or copyright, or
a right to use or exploit a business name, trading name, domain name, trade mark or industrial design, or
a thing, system or process that is the subject of a patent, registered design or copyright (or an adaptation or modification of such a thing, system or process), to you.
You may not, without the prior written permission of Signalraven Software Pty Ltd and the permission of any other relevant rights owners: broadcast, republish, up-load to a third party, transmit, post, distribute, show or play in public, adapt or change in any way the Services or third party Services for any purpose, unless otherwise provided by these Terms. This prohibition does not extend to materials on the Website, which are freely available for re-use or are in the public domain.
General Disclaimer
Nothing in the Terms limits or excludes any guarantees, warranties, representations or conditions implied or imposed by law, including the Australian Consumer Law (or any liability under them) which by law may not be limited or excluded.
Subject to this clause, and to the extent permitted by law:
all terms, guarantees, warranties, representations or conditions which are not expressly stated in the Terms are excluded; and
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd will not be liable for any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage (unless such loss or damage is reasonably foreseeable resulting from our failure to meet an applicable Consumer Guarantee), loss of profit or opportunity, or damage to goodwill arising out of or in connection with the Services or these Terms (including as a result of not being able to use the Services or the late supply of the Services), whether at common law, under contract, tort (including negligence), in equity, pursuant to statute or otherwise.
Use of the Website and the Services is at your own risk. Everything on the Website and the Services is provided to you "as is" and "as available" without warranty or condition of any kind. None of the affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contributors and licensors of Signalraven Software Pty Ltd make any express or implied representation or warranty about the Services or any products or Services (including the products or Services of Signalraven Software Pty Ltd) referred to on the Website. This includes (but is not restricted to) loss or damage you might suffer as a result of any of the following:
failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, failure to correct defects, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus or other harmful component, loss of data, communication line failure, unlawful third party conduct, or theft, destruction, alteration or unauthorised access to records;
the accuracy, suitability or currency of any information on the Website, the Services, or any of its Services related products (including third party material and advertisements on the Website);
costs incurred as a result of you using the Website, the Services or any of the products of Signalraven Software Pty Ltd; and
the Services or operation in respect to links which are provided for your convenience.
Limitation of Liability
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd's total liability arising out of or in connection with the Services or these Terms, however arising, including under contract, tort (including negligence), in equity, under statute or otherwise, will not exceed the resupply of the Services to you.
You expressly understand and agree that Signalraven Software Pty Ltd, its affiliates, employees, agents, contributors and licensors shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, special consequential or exemplary damages which may be incurred by you, however caused and under any theory of liability. This shall include, but is not limited to, any loss of profit (whether incurred directly or indirectly), any loss of goodwill or business reputation and any other intangible loss.
Users have the sole responsibility to ensure adequate security protection and backup of data and/or equipment used in connection with their use of LinkSplit and they may not make a claim against us for lost data, re-run time, inaccurate instruction, work delays or lost profits resulting from Service usage. Users must not assign or otherwise dispose of their account to any other person or party.
Without limiting the foregoing, in no event will our combined liability to you exceed, in total, the amount you have paid to us.
Termination of Contract
The Terms will continue to apply until terminated by either you or by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd as set out below.
If you want to terminate the Terms, you may do so by:
not renewing the Subscription prior to the end of the Subscription Period;
providing Signalraven Software Pty Ltd with 14 days’ notice of your intention to terminate; and
closing your accounts for all of the services which you use, where Signalraven Software Pty Ltd has made this option available to you.
Any notices pursuant to Clause 13 (b) above should be sent, in writing, to Signalraven Software Pty Ltd via [email protected]
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd may at any time, terminate the Terms with you if:
you do not renew the Subscription at the end of the Subscription Period;
you have breached any provision of the Terms or intend to breach any provision;
Signalraven Software Pty Ltd is required to do so by law;
the provision of the Services to you by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd is, in the opinion of Signalraven Software Pty Ltd, no longer commercially viable.
Subject to local applicable laws, Signalraven Software Pty Ltd reserves the right to discontinue or cancel your Subscription or Account at any time and may suspend or deny, in its sole discretion, your access to all or any portion of the Website or the Services without notice if you breach any provision of the Terms or any applicable law or if your conduct impacts Signalraven Software Pty Ltd's name or reputation or violates the rights of those of another party.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify Signalraven Software Pty Ltd, its affiliates, employees, agents, contributors, third party content providers and licensors from and against:
all actions, suits, claims, demands, liabilities, costs, expenses, loss and damage (including legal fees on a full indemnity basis) incurred, suffered or arising out of or in connection with your content. This includes but is not limited to a loss of business, revenue, profits, use, privacy, data, goodwill or any other economic advantage, however any such losses arise, whether caused by breach of contract or in tort, even if it has been previously advised that such damage be possible.
any direct or indirect consequences of you accessing, using or transacting on the Website or attempts to do so; and/or
any breach of the Terms.
Dispute Resolution
Compulsory:
If a dispute arises out of or relates to the Terms, either party may not commence any Tribunal or Court proceedings in relation to the dispute, unless the following clauses have been complied with (except where urgent interlocutory relief is sought).
Notice:
A party to the Terms claiming a dispute ('Dispute') has arisen under the Terms, must give written notice to the other party detailing the nature of the dispute, the desired outcome and the action required to settle the Dispute.
Resolution:
On receipt of that notice ('Notice') by that other party, the parties to the Terms ('Parties') must:
Within 28 days of the Notice endeavour in good faith to resolve the Dispute expeditiously by negotiation or such other means upon which they may mutually agree;
If for any reason whatsoever, 28 days after the date of the Notice, the Dispute has not been resolved, the Parties must request that an appropriate mediator be appointed who is on the Register of Nationally Accredited Mediators;
The Parties are equally liable for the fees and reasonable expenses of a mediator and the cost of the venue of the mediation and without limiting the foregoing undertaking to pay any amounts requested by the mediator as a precondition to the mediation commencing. The Parties must each pay their own costs associated with the mediation;
The mediation will be held in Canberra, Australia.
Confidential:
All communications concerning negotiations made by the Parties arising out of and in connection with this dispute resolution clause are confidential and to the extent possible, must be treated as "without prejudice" negotiations for the purpose of applicable laws of evidence.
Termination of Mediation:
If 28 days have elapsed after the start of a mediation of the Dispute and the Dispute has not been resolved, either party may ask the mediator to terminate the mediation and the mediator must do so.
Venue and Jurisdiction
The Services offered by Signalraven Software Pty Ltd are intended to be viewed by residents of Australia. In the event of any dispute arising out of or in relation to the Website, you agree that the exclusive venue for resolving any dispute shall be in the courts of the Australian Capital Territory.
Governing Law
The Terms are governed by the laws of the Australian Capital Territory. Any dispute, controversy, proceeding or claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any way relating to the Terms and the rights created hereby shall be governed, interpreted and construed by, under and pursuant to the laws of the Australian Capital Territory, Australia without reference to conflict of law principles, notwithstanding mandatory rules. The validity of this governing law clause is not contested. The Terms shall be binding to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns.
Independent Legal Advice
Both parties confirm and declare that the provisions of the Terms are fair and reasonable and both parties having taken the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice and declare the Terms are not against public policy on the grounds of inequality or bargaining power or general grounds of restraint of trade.
Severance
If any part of these Terms is found to be void or unenforceable by a Court of competent jurisdiction, that part shall be severed and the rest of the Terms shall remain in force.