Terms and Conditions

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HushLink ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

HushLink is a platform that enables users to create secure, shareable links for content (text, images, videos, documents) that can be protected by password or payment. The Service allows content creators to monetize their content and control access to it.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.

4. Payment Processing and Revenue

4.1 Payment for Content

Users can set prices for accessing their content. All payments are processed through Stripe Connect, our third-party payment processor. By enabling paid links, you create and manage your own Stripe Connect account.

Important: You are responsible for all payment processing risks associated with your Stripe Connect account, including but not limited to chargebacks, fraudulent transactions, and payment disputes. HushLink acts solely as a platform facilitator and is not a party to transactions between you and your customers.

4.2 Processing Fees

Revenue from paid content is subject to the following deductions:

  • Stripe processing fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction)
  • HushLink platform fee (currently 10%, subject to change with 30 days notice)

4.3 Fee Adjustments

Processing fees may be adjusted periodically based on changes in third-party processor rates or operational costs. We will provide 30 days notice of any fee changes via email.

5. Content Policy

You retain all intellectual property rights to the content you upload. By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, cache, and display your content for viewers you authorize.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure service. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

7. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@hushlink.me

Summary

By using HushLink, you agree to comply with all laws, Stripe requirements, and our content standards. You own your content and are solely responsible for taxes, chargebacks, refunds, and any legal matters arising from your transactions. HushLink provides the platform "as is" and is not responsible for financial losses or legal exposure arising from your use of the Service.