Abuse & Security Policy
Last updated: October 30, 2025
Report Abuse Immediately
If you've encountered a malicious or abusive rus.sh link, report it to us:
Email: abuse@rus.sh
Emergency response: Within 1-2 hours
Standard review: Within 24 hours
What Constitutes Abuse
The following activities are strictly prohibited on rus.sh and will result in immediate link removal and potential account termination:
🎣 Phishing & Social Engineering
Links designed to steal credentials, impersonate legitimate services, or trick users into providing sensitive information (passwords, credit cards, personal data).
🦠 Malware Distribution
Links that distribute viruses, ransomware, trojans, spyware, or any other malicious software intended to harm users' devices or data.
📧 Spam & Unsolicited Marketing
Mass distribution of rus.sh links in unsolicited emails, comments, or messages. Commercial spam or pyramid schemes.
⚖️ Illegal Content
Links to content that violates laws, including but not limited to: child exploitation, terrorist content, illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, or copyright infringement.
💣 Harassment & Hate Speech
Links used to harass, threaten, or promote violence against individuals or groups based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
⚠️ Deceptive Practices
Links that mislead users about the destination, use excessive redirects, or employ cloaking techniques to hide malicious content.
🤖 Automated Abuse
Automated or scripted link creation that violates rate limits, creates thousands of links for scraping or DDoS purposes, or otherwise abuses our API.
How to Report Abusive Links
To report an abusive rus.sh link, please provide the following information:
Alternative reporting method:
Email us directly at abuse@rus.sh with the information above.
Our Investigation Process
Receipt & Triage (Immediate)
Your report is received and categorized by severity. Emergency cases (active phishing, malware) are escalated immediately.
Investigation (1-24 hours)
Our security team reviews the link, analyzes the destination, checks for malware, and verifies the abuse claim.
Action Taken
If abuse is confirmed, the link is immediately disabled. Severe cases may result in account suspension or termination.
User Notification
The link owner is notified about the violation and given an opportunity to appeal if appropriate.
Reporter Update
We send you a confirmation that action was taken (without disclosing specific user details).
Appeal Process for Disabled Links
If your link was disabled and you believe this was done in error, you may appeal the decision:
Who Can Appeal
Only the account owner who created the original link may file an appeal.
How to Appeal
Email abuse@rus.sh with:
- • Your account email address
- • The disabled rus.sh link
- • Explanation of why the link is legitimate
- • Any supporting evidence (screenshots, documentation)
Appeal Review Timeline
Appeals are reviewed within 2-3 business days. If your appeal is successful, the link will be restored. Decisions on appeals are final.
Consequences of Abuse
Violation of our abuse policy may result in:
- •Immediate link removal: The abusive link will be disabled without warning
- •Account suspension: Temporary or permanent suspension of your rus.sh account
- •No refunds: Paid subscriptions will not be refunded for policy violations
- •Legal action: Severe cases may be reported to law enforcement
- •Blacklisting: Your domain or IP may be permanently blacklisted from creating future links
Zero Tolerance for Serious Abuse
Accounts found to be distributing malware, conducting phishing attacks, or engaging in illegal activities will be immediately and permanently terminated, and all data will be forwarded to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Our Proactive Security Measures
In addition to responding to abuse reports, rus.sh actively monitors for malicious activity:
Automated Scanning
All destination URLs are automatically scanned against known malware and phishing databases
Pattern Detection
Machine learning algorithms identify suspicious link creation patterns
Reputation Monitoring
Real-time checks against Google Safe Browsing and other security services
Rate Limiting
Automated abuse is prevented through intelligent rate limiting and CAPTCHA challenges
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about this abuse policy or need to report an issue, please contact us:
Abuse Reports
abuse@rus.sh
General Support
support@rus.sh
Found an abusive link?
Report it immediately to abuse@rus.sh