Terms and Conditions — App Opener

Effective date: 16 September 2025

App Opener (https://appopener.recut.in) is operated by Recut URL Shortener (https://recut.in). These Terms set the rules for using App Opener and its API. By using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

Definitions

“We,” “our,” and “us” mean App Opener by Recut URL Shortener and the team that runs it. “Service” means the App Opener website, API, and related tools. “You” means the person using the Service. “Link” or “short link” means a URL created by App Opener using the Recut API. “Owner” means a person who controls a link through a Recut account.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy.

Service Description

App Opener creates “open in app” short links for supported platforms. Functionality may depend on device, OS, app availability, platform rules, and deep-link support. We do not control target platforms and cannot guarantee that every link will open in the desired app on every device.

Eligibility

You must be 13 years or older to use the Service. If your local law sets a higher minimum age, follow that law.

Links, Permanence, and Ownership

Links are permanent. We do not delete links on request.
If you are the owner (you control the link via your Recut account), you can manage that link in Recut (for example: edit, disable, delete, set analytics visibility).
If you want ownership transferred to your Recut account, email us. After we receive your request, we will ask you for the information we need to process the transfer.
If you do not have a Recut account, the link is privately managed by Recut.
We may disable or delete links that are harmful, suspicious, phishing, or abusive. You can appeal by email.

API Terms

The API is provided “as is” for fair and lawful use.
Do not overload, scrape, or attack the API. Follow any published rate limits or usage guidance.
Host information: for API requests, we may collect and log host information and basic request metadata to prevent misuse and protect the Service. If we detect misuse or harmful activity, we may blacklist that host and block API access. You may appeal by email; after we receive your request, we may ask for more information to review and resolve the issue.
We may change or suspend the API at any time.

Analytics Visibility

You can set link analytics to public or private.
Public: anyone with the analytics page can view the stats.
Private: only you (and Recut for service operation) can view the stats.

Donations

Donations are processed by Razorpay and PayPal under their terms.
We do not receive or store your card or bank details.
Any refunds or payment issues are handled under the payment provider’s policies.

Ads, Affiliates, and Third-Party Content

The Service is free and may be monetized by ads, affiliate links, and other third-party content.
We are not responsible for any damage caused by third-party content or actions (including physical, mental, or financial harm). We are responsible only for the content we publish on our own pages and UI.
Some blog posts may be written by third parties. We may tag these posts to show they are third-party content.

Acceptable Use

Do not use the Service for phishing, malware, scams, illegal content, or any harmful activity.
Do not impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with us.
Do not attempt to bypass security, rate limits, or access controls.
You are responsible for the content of the URLs you shorten and where they lead.

Availability and Changes

We may change, suspend, or stop any part of the Service at any time.
We may update supported platforms, deep-link formats, and features without notice.
The Service is not a backup service. Keep copies of your original URLs.

Intellectual Property

The Service, name, and logos are owned by Recut URL Shortener or its licensors.
Do not copy, modify, or redistribute our code, brand, or UI without permission.
You retain any rights you have in your own content and URLs.

Disclaimers

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.”
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
We do not guarantee that every link will open in the desired app on every device.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, loss of profits or data, or harm caused by third-party content. Our total liability for any claim related to the Service will not exceed the amount you paid to us for the Service in the 12 months before the claim (most users pay nothing).

Indemnity

You agree to defend and hold us harmless from claims arising out of your misuse of the Service, your URLs, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts in Delhi, India will have exclusive jurisdiction, unless local law requires otherwise. If you have a dispute, please email us first so we can try to resolve it.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. We do not collect emails, so we cannot notify you directly. Please check this page for the latest version. If you continue using the Service after changes take effect, you agree to the updated Terms.