Credential theft & phishing
Do not use BizCity to impersonate trusted organizations, collect passwords, banking details, authentication codes or other sensitive information through deception.
BIZCITY / ACCEPTABLE USE
Build Useful Links. Not Harmful Ones.
This Acceptable Use Policy explains what you may not create, distribute, hide, redirect to or promote through BizCity short links, QR codes, bio pages, branded domains, APIs and related services.
WHY THIS POLICY EXISTS
Short links can hide destinations. That creates responsibility.
Link shorteners, QR codes and bio pages make digital destinations easier to share. The same convenience can be abused to disguise phishing pages, malware, scams, spam or other harmful content.
BizCity expects users to use the platform lawfully, transparently and without creating unreasonable risk for visitors, other users or the service itself.
This policy is intended to operate alongside the BizCity Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Security page. Before production launch, enforcement language should be reviewed against BizCity's actual moderation systems and applicable law.
Core rule: do not use BizCity to deceive, harm, exploit or unlawfully target other people.
If a destination would be unsafe or prohibited directly, putting it behind a short link or QR code does not make it acceptable.
PROHIBITED USE
Content and activity BizCity should not be used for.
Malware & harmful software
Do not link to malware, ransomware, spyware, exploit kits, malicious downloads or code intended to compromise devices, accounts or networks.
Scams, fraud & impersonation
Do not use short links or QR codes to support scams, fake offers, deceptive payments, identity impersonation or other fraudulent activity.
Spam & abusive distribution
Do not use BizCity to support unsolicited bulk messaging, abusive automation, misleading campaigns or distribution designed to evade anti-spam controls.
Exploitation & serious harm
BizCity must not be used to facilitate child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, non-consensual intimate material, credible threats or other forms of serious abuse.
Illegal goods, services or conduct
Do not use BizCity to facilitate transactions or activities that are unlawful in the applicable jurisdiction, including prohibited goods, services or criminal activity.
Doxxing & privacy violations
Do not publish or distribute private personal information without authorization, encourage harassment, or use BizCity to facilitate stalking or targeted abuse.
Intellectual-property abuse
Do not use BizCity to knowingly distribute content that infringes copyrights, trademarks or other rights where you do not have authorization or a lawful basis.
01 / SCOPE
Where this policy applies.
This policy applies to BizCity accounts, short links, branded links, QR codes, bio pages, custom domains, APIs, campaign tools and other services provided by BizCity.
It applies to content you create directly as well as destinations, redirects, files, pages or services you promote through BizCity.
02 / LAWFUL USE
Use BizCity only for lawful purposes.
You may not use BizCity to create, promote, facilitate or conceal unlawful activity. You are responsible for understanding the laws and regulations that apply to your content, business, campaign and target audience.
If a particular activity is regulated, restricted or unlawful where you operate, BizCity does not make that activity lawful merely by providing a link or QR code.
03 / DECEPTION
No phishing, fraud or deceptive impersonation.
You must not use BizCity to:
- Impersonate banks, brands, employers, government bodies or other people or organizations for deceptive purposes.
- Collect credentials, one-time passwords, banking data or sensitive information through fraudulent pages.
- Misrepresent the destination or purpose of a link in a way intended to deceive visitors.
- Operate fake giveaways, payment scams, investment scams or other fraudulent schemes.
- Hide the true destination of a malicious or deceptive page behind a short link or QR code.
04 / SECURITY ABUSE
No malware, exploits or unauthorized access.
You must not use BizCity to distribute or facilitate:
- Malware, ransomware, spyware or malicious scripts.
- Credential-stealing tools or malicious browser extensions.
- Exploits designed to compromise devices, applications or networks.
- Unauthorized access, account takeover or security-control bypass.
- Instructions or infrastructure primarily intended to facilitate active abuse of third-party systems.
05 / SPAM
No spam or abusive automation.
BizCity may be used in legitimate marketing campaigns, but not for abusive distribution.
You must not:
- Use BizCity in unsolicited bulk messaging campaigns that violate applicable anti-spam rules.
- Automate link creation or requests in a way that bypasses published API or plan limits.
- Create large numbers of disposable links to evade moderation, blocking or rate limits.
- Use misleading link text, fake urgency or deceptive campaign practices intended to manipulate recipients.
06 / HARM
No content facilitating serious harm or exploitation.
BizCity must not be used to facilitate child sexual exploitation, trafficking, credible threats of violence, non-consensual intimate material or other serious abuse.
BizCity may also restrict links or accounts where there is a reasonable and documented safety risk to users or the public.
07 / RIGHTS
Respect privacy and intellectual-property rights.
Do not use BizCity to unlawfully publish private personal information, facilitate harassment, or knowingly distribute infringing material.
If you believe a BizCity link infringes your rights, use the Support page and provide enough information for the report to be reviewed.
08 / DOMAINS
No branded-domain impersonation or DNS misuse.
Only connect domains you own or are authorized to manage. Do not use a branded domain to mislead visitors into believing a link is operated or endorsed by another organization.
BizCity may require DNS or ownership verification before activating custom-domain functionality.
09 / PLATFORM ABUSE
Do not attack or bypass BizCity itself.
You must not attempt to:
- Bypass free or paid usage limits.
- Evade account suspension or moderation decisions using new accounts, aliases or domains.
- Reverse engineer or interfere with protected platform functionality except where permitted by law.
- Probe or exploit BizCity systems without authorization.
- Overload the service through abusive requests, bots or denial-of-service activity.
- Use automated methods that violate API limits or published technical rules.
Browser-side limits are not permissions: the ability to alter local storage or client-side code does not authorize bypassing BizCity plan limits or production access controls.
10 / ENFORCEMENT
How BizCity may respond to violations.
Depending on the severity, evidence and risk involved, BizCity may investigate reports and take proportionate action.
Possible actions may include:
- Warning the account owner.
- Disabling or redirect-blocking a specific short link or QR destination.
- Removing content or disabling a bio page.
- Restricting a branded domain.
- Temporarily limiting account functionality.
- Suspending or terminating an account.
- Preserving relevant records where required for investigation or legal compliance.
- Responding to valid legal requests or reporting activity where legally required.
11 / REPORTING
Report harmful or abusive BizCity links.
If you encounter a BizCity short link, QR code, bio page or branded link that appears to violate this policy, report it through BizCity Support.
Include:
- The exact short link, QR destination, bio page or domain.
- A short description of the suspected violation.
- Relevant screenshots or evidence where appropriate.
- Your contact information if follow-up is needed.
Do not include passwords, payment credentials, private keys or unnecessary personal information.
12 / APPEALS
What if content was restricted by mistake?
If you believe BizCity incorrectly restricted your link, QR code, page, domain or account, contact Support with the affected asset and explain why you believe it complies with this policy.
BizCity may review available evidence and restore access where the restriction was made in error or the underlying issue has been resolved.
13 / CHANGES
Changes to this policy.
BizCity may update this Acceptable Use Policy as product features, abuse patterns, legal requirements or safety practices change.
The effective date should be updated when material revisions are published.
TECHNICAL MISUSE
Do not turn the platform into an attack surface.
Acceptable use applies to APIs, redirects, DNS verification and account features as well as the content behind links.
No bypassing limits
Do not rotate accounts, browsers, IPs or domains to evade published usage or rate limits.
No abusive automation
Use APIs within documented limits and do not automate behavior that creates unreasonable load or abuse.
No redirect deception
Do not chain redirects primarily to conceal malicious destinations or evade security review.
No suspension evasion
Do not create replacement accounts or assets for the purpose of bypassing a valid enforcement action.
No unauthorized domains
Do not attempt to connect domains you do not own or control.
No unauthorized testing
Do not probe, exploit or disrupt BizCity infrastructure without explicit authorization.
ENFORCEMENT PRINCIPLE
Protect visitors first, then review the context.
A link or QR destination presenting an urgent security or safety risk may be disabled while the issue is reviewed.
Repeated or systematic violations may lead to broader account restrictions rather than action on only one individual link.
Users should have a practical way to request review where legitimate content is restricted incorrectly.
BizCity may preserve or disclose information when required by valid legal process or applicable law.
REPORT ABUSE
Found a harmful link?
Report suspicious BizCity links, QR destinations, bio pages or branded domains through Support. A clear report helps the issue get reviewed faster.
Send the exact URL or domain.
Explain why you believe it violates this policy.
Include relevant evidence without exposing unnecessary private data.
Use Support for abuse reports, not public social posts containing sensitive evidence.
RELATED RULES
Safe use depends on terms, privacy and security working together.
Review the related BizCity policies for account terms, data handling and security expectations.
ACCEPTABLE USE FAQ
Usage questions.
Quick answers about harmful links, spam, domains, enforcement and abuse reporting.
Can I use BizCity for marketing campaigns?
Yes, legitimate marketing use is allowed. Campaigns must not rely on phishing, fraud, unlawful spam, impersonation or other activity prohibited by this policy.
Can BizCity be used to shorten any destination?
No. A destination that is unlawful, malicious, fraudulent or otherwise prohibited does not become acceptable because it is placed behind a short link or QR code.
What happens if a link is reported as phishing or malware?
BizCity may review the report and may disable the affected link or restrict the related account where necessary to protect users while the issue is investigated.
Can I use multiple accounts to bypass free limits?
No. Creating accounts or using technical workarounds primarily to evade usage limits, rate limits or enforcement actions is prohibited.
Can I connect any branded domain?
No. You should only connect a domain you own or are authorized to manage, and BizCity may require DNS or ownership verification.
How do I report an abusive BizCity link?
Use BizCity Support and include the exact link or domain, a description of the issue and relevant evidence.
What if my legitimate link was blocked by mistake?
Contact Support with the affected link or account and explain why you believe the content complies with this policy so the decision can be reviewed.
Can BizCity suspend an entire account?
Yes. Repeated, systematic or serious violations may result in account-level restrictions or termination rather than action on only one individual link.