Policies

Safety Policies

What we block, how we respond, and how to appeal decisions.

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What We Block

We block links that deceive users, deliver malware, or enable fraud. If the behavior is harmful or misleading, we remove it.

Abuse categories

  • Phishing and credential theft
  • Malware, trojans, and harmful downloads
  • Scam campaigns and fraud
  • Impersonation and brand abuse
  • Spam blasts and redirect abuse
  • Illegal content distribution
  • Cloaking or deceptive redirects

View full Terms of Service prohibited uses.

How we detect abuse

  • Automated detection and risk scoring
  • User reports from our community
  • Manual review for edge cases
  • Partner and industry signals

Takedown Policy

What triggers action

  • Confirmed phishing, malware, or credential theft
  • Scam campaigns or impersonation
  • Repeat spam or abusive redirect behavior
  • Legal takedown notices and policy violations

Possible outcomes

  • Warning page or temporary disablement
  • Permanent link removal
  • Account restrictions or suspension

If you believe an action is incorrect, submit an appeal.

Response time targets: high-risk reports are handled immediately; other reports are typically reviewed within a few hours.

What Happens When Reported

  1. Intake + auto-triage: We collect report details and prioritize based on risk.
  2. Automated checks: Signals and blocklists are evaluated.
  3. Manual review: Analysts review evidence when needed.
  4. Enforcement actions: We warn, disable, or remove links based on severity.
  5. Notification + appeal: We provide an appeal path for legitimate use.

If you clicked a suspicious link

  • Close the page immediately.
  • Do not enter passwords or payment info.
  • Run a security scan on your device.
  • Change compromised passwords.
  • Report the link to T.LY.

Transparency Snapshot

We minimize data collection and use LinkShield, AI, third-party systems, and public block lists to check whether URLs are safe.

We prioritize high-risk reports immediately, while other reports are reviewed within a few hours. Enforcement actions range from warnings to link disablement and account restrictions, and every action includes an appeal path for legitimate use.

Acceptable Use Policy

These guidelines help keep T.LY safe for everyone. Prohibited activities include:

  • Phishing, credential harvesting, or account takeover attempts
  • Malware distribution, drive-by downloads, or harmful code
  • Scams, fraud, or deceptive impersonation
  • Spam campaigns, unsolicited bulk messaging, or link stuffing
  • Redirect abuse, cloaking, or obfuscation to evade detection
  • Illegal content distribution or facilitation of illegal activity
  • Unauthorized brand or trademark impersonation

Use the Report Abuse page to report suspicious links. If you believe your link was blocked incorrectly, submit an appeal.