Terms of Use

Please read these Terms of Service (collectively with Goto Paid URL Shortener). Privacy PolicyDMCA Copyright Policy, and the Terms of Service fully and carefully before using the services, features, and content offered by Goto Paid URL Shortener, (“we,” “us,” or “Goto Paid URL Shortener”) through its website, plugins, or software applications (collectively, the “Services”). These Terms of Service set forth the legally binding terms and conditions for your use of the Services.

Rules for Publisher & Advertiser

Publisher Rules

# General Rules : These apply to all linking methods:

  1. Do not advertise Goto links directly on any form of traffic exchange/PTC website.
  2. Do not place Goto links anywhere that may contain adult material (including advertising).
  3. Do not shrink any website URLs that contain adult material (which generate nude thumbnails). But, you may use interatrial ad format links to shorten legal adult links.
  4. Do not offer any incentive for a visitor to click the Goto link, including gifts/points/cash.
  5. Do not ask/beg people to click on an Goto link simply to generate you revenue, they must want to visit the destination website.
  6. Do not create 'redirect loops' with similar services (or Goto) to generate revenue.
  7. Do not create spam with Goto links anywhere, including social networks (like facebook, twitter, linkedin, google plus, etc.)/ forums/ chat/ comments/ blogs in any manner.
  8. Do not participate in click 'rings' where you click on Goto links in return for others to click yours.
  9. Do not open an Goto link in a popup / popunder or iframe.
  10. Only the Goto link must be opened when a user clicks on the link. No other links / windows must be opened.
  11. It is permitted to automatically redirect to an Goto link only with a HTTP Redirect (unless using one of our preapproved scripts, available on the Goto website). JavaScript redirect or meta-refresh is not allowed.
  12. We recommend the following services if you wish to redirect, bitly.com.np
  13. If redirecting to an Goto link, the original link for the purposes of this agreement is classed as the 'Goto link'.
  14. The only legitimate way to open an Goto link is with a mouse click, on the actual link. *
  15. You may click on your own Goto links 1 time to test them. You may not create links solely to 'test'. 
  16. We reserve the right to not pay for advert views generated by the owner of the Goto account, on their own links.

* Note : Does not apply to the links / views generated by the 'Website Entry Script' and 'Full Page Script'.

# Extra Rules for the 'Website Entry Script'

  1. Do not advertise any webpage containing our 'Website Entry Script' directly on any form of traffic exchange / PTC website.
  2. Do not place the 'Website Entry Script' on any website that contains adult material.
  3. Do not offer any incentive for a visitor to click the a link that contains the 'Website Entry Script', including gifts/points/cash.
  4. Do not ask/beg people to visit a URL containing the 'Website Entry Script' simply to generate you revenue.

* Visitor Criteria - You will be paid for a visitor that clicks on an Goto link or views a website containing the Website Entry Script, providing they meet the following criteria:

  1. Must view a paying advertisement, this is any advert other than the default Goto website.
  2. Must view the paying advertisement for at least 5 seconds.
  3. Must have JavaScript and Cookies enabled.
  4. Must have Adobe Flash installed and enabled.

If any Publisher is found or reported breaking any of the rules above or below in the detailed Terms and Conditions, their account will be removed and all earnings forfeited.

Advertiser Rules

# General Rules - The following are not allowed on advertisements displayed on our network:

  1. Popups / Popunders or any windows automatically.
  2. Malware, spyware, exploits, viruses or any malicious code changes the visitors computer in any way.
  3. Cookie stuffing.
  4. Adult content or adult themed website, this is at the discretion of Goto
  5. Any form of frame breaking scripts - our Goto header must remain intact.
  6. Anything related to illegal activity.
  7. A competitors service or anything that may 'trick' the visitor.
  8. We reserve the right to decline any advertisement on Goto, with a full refund.

If any Advertiser is found or reported breaking any of the rules above or below in the detailed Terms and Conditions, their account will be removed and all advertising stopped.

# Visitor Criteria Rules

You will be charged for a visitor that views your advertisement by either clicking on an Goto link or viewing a website that contains our Website Entry Script, providing they meet the following criteria:

  1. Must view a paying advertisement, this is any advert other than the default Goto website.
  2. Will view your web page for at least 5 seconds. *
  3. Will not be a proxy server. Unless you have purchased our 'Proxy Traffic' package.
  4. Will be on an IP located in the country that you are targeting.
  5. Will have JavaScript and Cookies enabled.
  6. Will have Adobe Flash installed and enabled.
  7. Will be a unique visitor in 24 hours.

* Providing your website loads in an acceptable timeframe. If you website is down or very slow loading, the user may get the chance to get the Skip Ad button before your site is loaded. You will still be charged for this traffic.

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1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By registering for and/or using the Services in any manner, including but not limited to visiting, browsing and using the Services to shorten a uniform resource locator (“URL”), you agree to these Terms of Service and all other operating rules, policies and procedures that may be published from time to time on the Services by Goto Paid URL Shortener, each of which is incorporated by reference and each of which may be updated from time to time without notice to you.

Certain of the Services may be subject to additional terms and conditions specified by Goto Paid URL Shortener from time to time; your use of such Services is subject to those additional terms and conditions, which are incorporated into these Terms of Service by this reference.

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Services, including, without limitation, users who are contributors of content, information, and other materials or services, registered or otherwise.

2. MODIFICATION

By registering for and/or using the Services in any manner, including but not limited to visiting, browsing and using the Services to shorten a uniform resource locator (“URL”), you agree to these Terms of Service and all other operating rules, policies and procedures that may be published from time to time on the Services by Goto Paid URL Shortener, each of which is incorporated by reference and each of which may be updated from time to time without notice to you.

Certain of the Services may be subject to additional terms and conditions specified by Goto Paid URL Shortener from time to time; your use of such Services is subject to those additional terms and conditions, which are incorporated into these Terms of Service by this reference.

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Services, including, without limitation, users who are contributors of content, information, and other materials or services, registered or otherwise.

3. ELIGIBILITY

You represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under age 13, you may not, under any circumstances, use the Services. Goto Paid URL Shortener may, in its sole discretion, refuse to offer the Services to any person or entity and change its eligibility criteria at any time. You are solely responsible for ensuring that these Terms of Service are in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to you and the right to access the Services is revoked where these Terms of Service or use of the Services is prohibited or to the extent offering, sale or provision of the Services conflicts with any applicable law, rule or regulation. Further, the Services are offered only for your use, and not for the use or benefit of any third party.

4. REGISTRATION

While some features of the Service are available to unregistered users, for broader access to the Services you must register with Goto Paid URL Shortener (creating an “Account”). In order to register, you must provide an accurate e-mail address and select a username or you can use your account with Facebook, Twitter or other supported social network. You are responsible for updating the accuracy of the e-mail address that you provide to Goto Paid URL Shortener to be associated with your Account. Regarding usernames, you shall not (i) select or use, as your username, the name of another person with the intent to impersonate that person; (ii) select or use, as your username, a name subject to any rights of a person or entity other than you without appropriate authorization or (iii) select or use, as your username, a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar or obscene.

5. ACCOUNT SECURITY

You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your Account, and for keeping your Account secure. You are not permitted to use another Account without permission. You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or other unauthorized use of your Account. You should never publish, distribute or post login information for your Account.

6. Goto Paid URL Shortener Services

Goto Paid URL Shortener allow you to shorten and track URLs using the Goto Paid URL Shortener domain as the link. As long as you comply with these Terms of Service, you may use the Services your personal, non-commercial purposes. Please contact us if you would like to use the Services for your business.

API & Software Applications

We provide API & browser plugins and software applications that you can download on mobile device to access and use the Services. As long as you comply with these Terms of Service, you have the right to use this software to access and use the Services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling you to use the Services, as permitted by these Terms of Service. You may not modify, re-distribute, or sell the software, nor may you decompile or attempt to extract the source code of that software. If you download software from the app store please note that:

These Terms of Service are concluded between us, and not with the App Provider, and that we (not the App Provider), are responsible for the software.

The App Provider has no obligation to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to that software or handle any warranty claims.

The App Provider is not responsible for addressing any claims you have or any claims of any third party relating to the software, such as, product liability claims, consumer protection claims, intellectual property infringement claims, or any claim that the software fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement.

The App Provider is a third party beneficiary of these Terms of Service as related to your license of the software, and the App Provider will have the right to enforce these Terms of Service as related to your license of the software against you.

You must also comply with any applicable terms from any third party services that you access when using the software.

7. Goto Paid URL Shortener Metris

Definition Certain features of the Services allow Goto Paid URL Shortener to collect and track metrics, and generate analytics, relating to URLs shortened using the Services, bundles of shortened URLs created using the Services, and other metrics and analytics related to use of the Services (“Goto Paid URL Shortener Metrics”). Goto Paid URL Shortener Metrics include, but are not limited to:

A history of all URLs shortened by a particular Account.

8. CONTENT

Definition For purposes of these Terms of Service, the term “Content” includes, without limitation, URLs, shortened URLs, curated URLs, bundles or packages of URLs, videos, audio clips, written posts and comments, information, data, text, photographs, software, scripts, graphics, and interactive features generated, provided, or otherwise made accessible on or through the Services.

User Content All Content added, created, uploaded, submitted, distributed, or posted to the Services by users, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (collectively “User Content”), is the sole responsibility of the user who originated it. You acknowledge that all Content accessed by you using the Services is at your own risk and you will be solely responsible for any damage or loss to you or any other party resulting therefrom. When you delete your User Content, it will be removed from the Services. However, you understand that (i) certain User Content (e.g., previously shortened URLs and related Goto Paid URL Shortener Metrics) will remain available and (ii) any removed User Content may persist in backup copies for a reasonable period of time (but will not following removal be shared with others).

Goto Paid URL Shortener Content The Services contain Content specifically provided by Goto Paid URL Shortener or its partners and such Content is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, trade secrets or other proprietary rights and laws. Such Content includes, but is not limited to, Goto Paid URL Shortener Metrics. You shall abide by and maintain all copyright notices, information, and restrictions contained in any Content accessed through the Services.

Use License Subject to these Terms of Service, Goto Paid URL Shortener grants each user of the Services a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non-transferable license to use the Content, solely for personal, non-commercial use as part of using the Services. Use, reproduction, modification, distribution or storage of any Content for other than personal, non-commercial use is expressly prohibited without prior written permission from Goto Paid URL Shortener, or from the copyright holder identified in such Content’s copyright notice. If you would like to use the Services for commercial purposes, you must purchase a license for our Goto Paid URL Shortener Brand Tools, or contact us regarding other types of uses.

License Grants

License to Goto Paid URL Shortener By submitting User Content through the Services, you hereby do and shall grant Goto Paid URL Shortener a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, sublicensable and transferable license to use, edit, modify, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, perform, and otherwise fully exploit the User Content in connection with the Services and Goto Paid URL Shortener’s (and its successors and assigns’) business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Services (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels (including, without limitation, third party websites and feeds).

License to Users You also hereby do and shall grant each user of the Services a non-exclusive license to access your User Content through the Services, and to use, edit, modify, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display and perform such User Content.

No Infringement You represent and warrant that you have all rights to grant such licenses without infringement or violation of any third party rights, including without limitation, any privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights.

Availability of Content Goto Paid URL Shortener does not guarantee that any Content will be made available through the Services. Further, Goto Paid URL Shortener has no obligation to monitor the Services. However, Goto Paid URL Shortener reserves the right to (i) remove, edit or modify any Content in its sole discretion, at any time, without notice to you and for any reason (including, but not limited to, upon receipt of claims or allegations from third parties or authorities relating to such Content or if Goto Paid URL Shortener is concerned that you may have violated these Terms of Service), or for no reason at all and (ii) remove or block any Content from the Services.

9. RULES OF CONDUCT

You promise not to use the Services for any purpose that is prohibited by these Terms of Service. You are responsible for all of your activity in connection with the Services.

You shall not, and shall not permit any third party to, either (a) take any action or (b) upload, download, post, submit or otherwise distribute or facilitate distribution of any Content (including User Content) on or through the Service that:

Goto Paid URL Shortener also reserves the right to access, read, preserve, and disclose any information as it reasonably believes is necessary to (i) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request; (ii) enforce these Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations hereof; (iii) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; (iv) respond to user support requests; or (v) protect the rights, property or safety of Goto Paid URL Shortener, its users and the public. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and spam prevention.

10. THIRD PARTY SERVICES

The Services may permit you to link to other websites, services or resources on the Internet, such as Twitter and Facebook, and other websites, services or resources may contain links to the Services. When you access third party resources on the Internet, you do so at your own risk. These other resources are not under the control of Goto Paid URL Shortener, and you acknowledge that Goto Paid URL Shortener is not responsible or liable for the content, functions, accuracy, legality, appropriateness or any other aspect of such websites or resources. The inclusion of any such link does not imply endorsement by Goto Paid URL Shortener or any association with its operators. You further acknowledge and agree that Goto Paid URL Shortener shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such Content, goods or services available on or through any such website or resource.

11. TERMINATION

Goto Paid URL Shortener may terminate your access to all or any part of the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with your Account. All provisions of these Terms of Service which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

13. INDEMNIFICATION

You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Goto Paid URL Shortener, its affiliates and each of their respective employees, contractors, directors, suppliers and representatives from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that arise from or relate to your use or misuse of, or access to, the Services, Content, or which otherwise arise from your User Content, violation of these Terms of Service, or infringement by you, or any third party using your Account, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity. Goto Paid URL Shortener reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will assist and cooperate with Goto Paid URL Shortener in asserting any available defenses.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL EASY URL SHORTENER, ITS AFFILIATES NOR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, REPRESENTATIVES OR CONTENT PROVIDERS, BE LIABLE UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES (I) FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES (HOWEVER ARISING); OR (II) FOR ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE (REGARDLESS OF THE SOURCE OF ORIGINATION). NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SUCH LIABILITY EXCEED ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00) IN THE AGGREGATE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

15. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION.

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Nepal including its conflicts of law rules, and the Nepal. You agree that any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms of Service shall be governed by the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts of Nepal.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY.

These Terms of Service are the entire agreement between you and Goto Paid URL Shortener with respect to the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals (whether oral, written or electronic) between you and Goto Paid URL Shortener with respect to the Services. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

17. MISCELLANEOUS

Force Majeure. Goto Paid URL Shortener shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond Goto Paid URL Shortener’s reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic or communications failure or degradation.

Assignment : These Terms of Service are personal to you, and are not assignable, transferable or sublicensable by you except with Goto Paid URL Shortener’s prior written consent. Goto Paid URL Shortener may assign, transfer or delegate any of its rights and obligations hereunder without consent.

Agency : No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of these Terms of Service and neither party has any authority of any kind to bind the other in any respect.

Notices : Unless otherwise specified in these Term of Service, all notices under these Terms of Service will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when received, if personally delivered or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; when receipt is electronically confirmed, if transmitted by facsimile or e-mail; or the day after it is sent, if sent for next day delivery by recognized overnight delivery service.

No Waiver : The failure of Goto Paid URL Shortener to enforce any part of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of its right to later enforce that or any other part of these Terms of Service. Waiver of compliance in any particular instance, does not mean that we will do so in the future. In order for any waiver of compliance with these Terms of Service to be binding, Goto Paid URL Shortener must provide you with written notice of such waiver, provided by one of its authorized representatives.

Headings : The section and paragraph headings in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.

18. CONTACT

You may contact us by mail at Chapakot-4, Gandaki, Nepal 33912; or by e-mail at support@goto.com.np; on Facebook & Twitter.

Effective Date of Terms of Service: March 9, 2017.