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Terms of Service for HREFS.EU

Last Updated: 01 June 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to HREFS.EU, an online service for generating and managing QR codes, provided by Valentin Mirchev, a solopreneur based in São Domingos de Rana, Lisbon, Portugal ("we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the HREFS.EU website and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Valentin Mirchev, the owner and operator of HREFS.EU. You accept these Terms by:

  • Clicking to accept or agree to the Terms when prompted.
  • Accessing or using any part of the Service.

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that company or other legal entity to these Terms.

3. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.

4. Service Description

HREFS.EU offers two main types of QR code services:

  • Free Static QR Codes: Users can generate static QR codes that directly embed the destination URL. These codes do not rely on our server for redirection, and as such, we do not collect any scan data from them. Static QR codes can be managed and viewed within your user profile.
  • Paid Dynamic QR Codes (Pro Plan): Users can subscribe to our Pro Plan to generate dynamic QR codes. These codes use a shortened URL on the hrefs.eu domain which redirects to a destination URL set by the user. Our system tracks scan data for dynamic QR codes (see Section 5 and our Privacy Policy for details). Dynamic QR codes offer the flexibility to change the destination URL at any time without altering the QR code itself.

5. User Accounts and Responsibilities

Account Registration: To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, complete, and current.

Account Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information (username and password) and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation.

Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you link to using our dynamic QR codes. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to use and link to such content. HREFS.EU does not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content linked via its Service.

Privacy of Scanners: For dynamic QR codes, you acknowledge that we collect certain data from scans (IP address, user agent, timestamp, approximate geo-location) to provide you with analytics. As the "Data Controller" for your customers' data, you are solely responsible for informing your customers (the scanners) about the data collection and processing activities related to the QR codes you generate. You must ensure that you comply with all applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, in relation to your customers' data. We recommend you link to a privacy policy on your destination pages and, where appropriate, clearly state data collection practices near your physical QR codes.

6. Subscription and Payments (Pro Plan)

Pricing: The pricing for the Dynamic QR Code Pro Plan is currently €2 per month or €10 per year. Prices are subject to change, with prior notice as outlined in Section 3.

Billing: Subscriptions are billed on a recurring monthly or annual basis, depending on your chosen plan. Payments are processed securely via our third-party payment processor. You agree to provide valid payment information and authorize us to charge your selected payment method for the applicable fees.

Trial Period: We offer a one-time trial for the Pro Plan at €2 for three (3) months. This is a non-recurring payment. After the trial period ends, you will need to subscribe to a standard monthly or annual plan to continue using dynamic QR code features.

No Refunds: All payments, including subscription fees and trial payments, are non-refundable. You can cancel your subscription at any time, but no refunds will be provided for the remaining portion of your current billing period.

Cancellation: You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account dashboard. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

  • For any unlawful purpose or to promote illegal activities.
  • To link to content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing, threatening, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
  • To link to content that infringes upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.
  • To engage in spamming, phishing, or other deceptive practices.
  • To transmit or upload any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software.
  • To interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service or data contained therein.
  • To attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems or networks.
  • To impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • To engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any breach of these Prohibited Uses.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Valentin Mirchev. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both Portugal and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Valentin Mirchev.

You retain all rights to the content you link to via QR codes. By creating QR codes, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, process, and redirect traffic to your linked content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will function uninterrupted, securely, or be available at any particular time or location.
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected.
  • The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • The results of using the Service will meet your requirements.

10. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Valentin Mirchev, nor his employees or agents, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service.
  • Any content obtained from the Service.
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

In any event, our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Valentin Mirchev and his employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of:

  • Your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account.
  • A breach of these Terms.
  • Content you link to via the Service.
  • Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service and/or cancel your subscription from your dashboard.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lisbon, Portugal.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Valentin Mirchev regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • By email: legal@hrefs.eu