These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of Shortmox, operated by Shortmox Agency. By creating an account, browsing signed-in features, or otherwise using the service where it is offered, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy and other linked policies that apply.
The service
Shortmox is a curated discovery platform for short films and related works. It organizes metadata, editorial presentation, and links to playback through embedded third-party players (primarily YouTube). It is not a general-purpose open upload host, and we do not claim ownership of third-party publisher video.
Eligibility
You must be able to enter binding agreements in your jurisdiction to register. The service is not intended for children under 13. We do not provide standalone age verification as part of these Terms; parents and guardians are responsible for supervising minors’ internet use.
Accounts, verification, and security
- You may create an account with a valid email address and password (or other methods we enable). You agree to provide accurate, current information and to update it when it changes.
- We may use email verification, password reset flows, and session-based authentication (including cookies) as the product implements them.
- You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and for activity on your account except where applicable law says otherwise.
- Some features (for example certain ratings or comments) may only be available to signed-in users or after verification steps the product requires.
- Where Settings provides them, you may delete your account, adjust preferences, or sign out of other active sessions (“all devices”) to reduce the risk of unauthorized use.
Preferences and communications
Product settings may store preferences such as mature-content visibility, language choices, and newsletter or marketing consent where offered. Email communications tied to your account (verification, password reset, service messages) are part of operating the service.
Acceptable use
You agree not to misuse Shortmox: no unlawful activity, no attempts to break authentication or scrape the service in ways that harm stability, no harassment or threats, no impersonation of others, and no interference with security or moderation. You will not misrepresent rights ownership in notices or submissions.
Comments, ratings, and community conduct
Where the product enables comments, ratings, likes, or similar interactions, you are responsible for what you post. Content must be lawful and respectful of others. You retain responsibility for your submissions; posting does not transfer ownership of your words to us beyond the limited rights needed to display and moderate them on the service. **Comment reporting** must be used in good faith; knowingly false or abusive reporting may itself violate these Terms.
Moderation and account actions
We may review, edit, hide, delete, or restrict comments, ratings, or other interactions, and may warn, suspend, disable, or ban accounts, when we reasonably believe it is necessary for legal compliance, safety, fraud prevention, rights issues, or enforcement of these Terms. We may do so with or without prior notice where the law or risk profile reasonably allows.
Third-party content, embeds, and outbound links
Video playback is provided via third-party embeds. Availability, quality, geographic restrictions, and features of playback depend on those platforms. Shortmox may show creator or channel names and may link out to YouTube or other publisher pages; when you follow those links you leave our site and their terms apply. We do not guarantee uninterrupted playback or any specific subtitle or feature on third-party players.
Intellectual property
The Shortmox name, branding, editorial layout, and original product materials belong to Shortmox Agency or its licensors. Films and other audiovisual works remain the property of their publishers and platforms.
Suggestions and contact
Suggestions, contact messages, or rights notices you send must be truthful to the best of your knowledge. Sending a message does not obligate us to list, feature, or respond to any particular title.
Availability and disclaimers
The service is provided on an “as available” and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, “as is” basis. Listings, editorial placement, and features may change. We do not warrant uninterrupted access, permanent availability of any title, or error-free third-party embeds. **The current product does not include in-site payment processing** for subscriptions, rentals, or purchases through Shortmox; access is offered as described in the interface. If paid features are introduced later, these Terms will be updated accordingly.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Shortmox Agency is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for losses arising from third-party playback failures, unavailable embeds, or actions of other users, except where liability cannot be excluded by mandatory law.
Termination and suspension
You may stop using the service at any time and may use account tools (where available) to delete your account or data. We may suspend or terminate access for breaches of these Terms, risk to the service, or legal requirements.
Privacy
Personal data is processed as described in our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and—where applicable—KVKK information notices linked from the site.
Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version applies once posted unless we say otherwise. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by [Jurisdiction / Governing Law], without prejudice to mandatory consumer or data-protection rules that apply to you. Courts or venues at [City / court / dispute resolution model] may have jurisdiction where the law allows.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: info@shortmox.com. Postal: [Postal Address], Istanbul, Turkey.