Last Updated: [25/05/2023]

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Ascend Tax website (“Website”), owned and operated by Ascend Tax (“Company”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using the Website.

1. Accountant Services

The Website provides information about accounting services, including but not limited to tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial consulting, and related services (“Services”). The Company is not responsible for any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content provided on the Website. The Services are subject to availability, and the Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue any part of the Services without prior notice.

2. User Obligations

(a) Eligibility: By using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, and you possess the legal authority to enter into these Terms.

(b) Account Information: If you create an account on the Website, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account.

(c) Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any of the following activities while using the Website:

i. Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
ii. Interfering with the proper functioning of the Website or any related systems.
iii. Uploading, posting, or transmitting any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
iv. Using any automated means or scraping techniques to access or collect data from the Website.
v. Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.

3. Intellectual Property

The Website and its contents, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, trademarks, images, software, and other materials, are owned by the Company or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not modify, distribute, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, products, or services obtained from the Website without prior written consent from the Company.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, express or implied. The Company disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The use of the Website and Services is at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website or Services, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to any claims, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or Services or any violation of these Terms.

7. Modifications to the Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. It is

your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. By continuing to use the Website after any modifications, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

9. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

10. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ascend Tax regarding the use of the Website and Services and supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether oral or written.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected]