FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the WASH AI Link Shortener.
What is WASH AI?
WASH AI is an initiative building an open, well-cited knowledge base for the water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) sector. This link shortener is one of its free tools — a quick way to share reports, datasets, and resources. Learn more at washai.org.
Do you use my links or content to train AI models?
No. The links you create — and the pages they point to — are never used to train any AI model. The only exception is when you explicitly tick “Contribute towards WASH AI’s knowledge”; in that case the resource you share is added to WASH AI’s curated, openly-attributed knowledge base, which you confirm you have the right to share. Leave the box unchecked to simply get a short link. See WASH AI’s privacy policy and terms.
Where is my data stored?
On servers located in the European Union 🇪🇺. We never sell your data and never share it with third parties.
Can I remove a link or sign out anytime?
Yes. You can sign out with one click, and signed-in users can remove any link they created from their dashboard. For links made while signed out, or to request a takedown, email support@washai.org.
Do you make money off my links?
No. The shortener is free and ad-free — there are no trackers selling your attention and no fees. It exists to make WASH resources easier to find and share, not to monetize you.
Do I need an account?
No — you can shorten links without signing in. Creating a free account lets you track clicks, create custom (vanity) links, and manage everything from your dashboard. To keep things fair, anonymous use is limited to 10 links per minute per IP address; signed-in users get up to 1,000 links per day.
Can I claim a short link to a resource I don’t own?
You can shorten any link, but shortening it doesn’t make it yours. If a signed-in user claims a short link to a domain, resource, or document they don’t own, we may transfer that short link to the verified owner of the domain, resource, or document on request. Owners can also ask us to remove a link entirely — email support@washai.org.
What can I shorten — and do links expire?
Any link works, though it’s built for WASH references, reports, datasets, and resources. You can also drop in a file (PDF, DOCX, HTML…) and we’ll host it for free and hand you a short link. Short links don’t expire — they keep working for as long as we run the service.
How is this connected to WASH AI?
It’s made by the WASH AI team. Beyond shortening links, it can optionally feed the resources you choose to contribute into WASH AI’s knowledge base — so a link you share can also help others discover the same resource through WASH AI. That contribution is always opt-in.