Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: January 25, 2026
Welcome to Shortee, a streaming platform for microdramas, serialized shorts, and cinematic stories designed for mobile and web. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Shortee website, app, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using Shortee, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Eligibility & Age Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum digital consent age in your country) to use Shortee. If you are under 18, you may use the Service only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. You represent that all information you provide to Shortee is accurate and complete.
2. Use of the Service
Shortee provides ad-supported and tokenized streaming for entertainment purposes. You may access the Service only for personal, non-commercial viewing. You agree not to:
- Copy, record, or redistribute any video, image, or sound from Shortee.
- Bypass security features or manipulate the token or ad systems.
- Interfere with other users' access or use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract data.
Shortee may suspend, restrict, or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
3. Accounts and Access
Creating a Shortee account enables you to save favorites, leave ratings, and access personalized recommendations. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Shortee is not liable for unauthorized access caused by your actions.
4. Viewer Feedback and Interactions
Shortee does not host user-uploaded videos. All content is professionally curated or licensed. If you leave a review or rating, you grant Shortee a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use that feedback for marketing and service improvement. You agree not to post unlawful or defamatory material.
5. Content & Licensing
All videos, artwork, text, code, and branding ("Content") are owned or licensed by Shortee, Inc. You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to view Content for personal use. Content availability may vary by territory and is subject to change without notice.
6. Payments, Subscriptions, and Tokens (Apple StoreKit Compliance)
Shortee offers digital goods and premium access tiers through Apple's In-App Purchase (IAP) system.
6.1 Digital Currency (Tokens)
- Nature of Tokens: Tokens are consumable virtual goods used exclusively within the Service to unlock ad-free viewing and access arcade features.
- No Monetary Value: Tokens have no cash value and are not redeemable for any sum of money.
- Non-Transferable: Tokens are linked to your Apple ID and cannot be transferred or sold to other users.
- Refunds: All sales of Tokens are final. Refunds are handled exclusively by Apple Support per Apple's refund policies.
6.2 Auto-Renewing Subscriptions (Game Pass & Unlimited Yearly)
- Subscription Benefits: Active subscribers receive unlimited ad-free streaming of all video content and full access to the in-app arcade library (including Bomberman 3D and Chess 3D).
- Billing: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account (iOS) or Google Play account (Android) at confirmation of purchase.
- Auto-Renewal: Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
- Renewal Charges: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the then-current price.
- Management: You can manage or cancel your subscriptions at any time in your App Store account settings (iOS), or via Google Play > Account > Subscriptions (Android).
- Free Trials: Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that tier.
6.3 Payment Processing
All transactions are processed securely by Apple. Shortee, Inc. does not store or have access to your credit card or financial billing information.
7. Advertising and Third-Party Services
Shortee includes advertising. By using the Service, you agree that ads may appear before or during content. Shortee is not responsible for third-party products or data practices.
8. Monetization and Creator Revenue
Licensed filmmakers receive revenue under separate agreements. These arrangements do not create an employment relationship with Shortee. Viewers are not entitled to revenue for viewing content.
9. Intellectual Property
The Shortee name, logo, and software are the property of Shortee, Inc. You may not copy, modify, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service.
10. DMCA / Copyright Complaints
If you believe your work appears on Shortee without authorization, submit a notice to: legal@myshortee.com.
11. Service Updates & Termination
Shortee may modify or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, all rights granted to you cease.
12. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
The Service is provided "as is." Shortee disclaims all warranties. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Shortee is not liable for indirect or incidental damages. Your sole remedy is to stop using the Service.
13. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California. You waive the right to participate in class actions.
14. Account Deletion (Guideline 5.1.1)
Users may initiate account deletion directly within the App Settings or by contacting support@myshortee.com. Upon deletion, all personal data and unconsumed Tokens will be permanently removed, subject to legal retention requirements. Account deletion is permanent and results in the forfeiture of all unused digital goods.
15. Contact
Email: contact@myshortee.com