Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using TaxAI's services, including but not limited to our website, AI chat assistant, document analysis tools, and any related applications (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and TaxAI Inc. ("TaxAI," "we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, with changes becoming effective immediately upon posting on our website.
2. Service Description and Limitations
TaxAI provides AI-powered tax research, analysis, and information services. Our Service includes:
- AI-powered tax question answering and research
- Document analysis and review tools
- Tax code reference and citation services
- Educational content and resources
2.1 No Professional Advice
TaxAI is not a substitute for professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. Our Service is designed to assist tax professionals in their research and analysis but should not be relied upon as the sole basis for tax decisions, filings, or professional advice.
2.2 User Responsibility for Verification
You acknowledge and agree that:
- All information provided through our Service must be independently verified
- You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence
- You must consult with qualified professionals before making tax-related decisions
- You are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations
3. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
3.1 No Warranty
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TAXAI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the results obtained from using the Service
3.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TAXAI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- Loss of data or information
- Damages resulting from tax errors, penalties, or audits
- Damages resulting from reliance on information provided through our Service
- Any other damages arising from the use or inability to use the Service
IN NO EVENT SHALL TAXAI'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
3.3 No Responsibility for Tax Outcomes
TaxAI explicitly disclaims any responsibility for:
- Tax filing errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
- Tax penalties, interest, or audit consequences
- Financial losses resulting from tax decisions
- Compliance failures or regulatory violations
- Any actions taken based on information from our Service
4. User Obligations and Prohibited Uses
4.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
4.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use the Service to provide professional tax advice without proper qualifications
- Misrepresent the accuracy or reliability of information from our Service
- Use the Service to violate any third-party rights
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.
5.1 Data Security
While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee that our Service will be completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
6. Intellectual Property
The Service and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and AI models, are owned by TaxAI or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written consent.
6.1 User Content
You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Service. By submitting content, you grant TaxAI a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of providing our Service.
7. Subscription and Payment Terms
Some features of our Service may require a paid subscription. Subscription terms, pricing, and payment conditions are subject to change with notice. You are responsible for all charges incurred under your account.
7.1 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial billing periods.
8. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TaxAI and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any actions taken based on information from our Service
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TaxAI regarding the use of our Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
TaxAI Inc.
Email: legal@taxai.com
Address: [Your Business Address]