Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Tax Lens AI ("Tax Lens," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms govern your access to and use of the website located at taxlensai.com, all associated subdomains, and all services, tools, features, and content provided through the platform (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing, browsing, or using the Platform in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

"Platform" means the Tax Lens AI website, web application, APIs, AI-powered analysis tools, and all related services and features.

"Services" means the AI-powered tax advisory, expense auditing, savings identification, compliance analysis, and related analytical services provided through the Platform.

"Content" means all text, data, information, graphics, analyses, reports, recommendations, and other materials generated by or available through the Platform.

"User Data" means any data, documents, information, or materials that you submit, upload, or transmit through the Platform.

You must meet the following requirements to use the Platform:

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms
• You must not be prohibited from using the Platform under the laws of your jurisdiction

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the minimum age requirement is 16 years where applicable under local law. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

Tax Lens provides AI-powered tax advisory and expense auditing services designed for certified public accountants (CPAs), accounting firms, and business professionals. The Services include, but are not limited to:

• Automated expense auditing and savings identification across multiple service categories
• Tax compliance analysis and optimization recommendations
• AI-powered deep analysis using multi-perspective parallel thinking technology
• Financial audit automation and risk assessment
• Advisory recommendations, reports, and compliance documentation
• ROI calculation and service comparison tools

The Services are designed to assist qualified professionals in their work. The Platform does not provide, and shall not be construed as providing, certified public accounting services, legal advice, tax filing services, or any form of licensed professional advice. All outputs generated by the Platform are informational in nature and require independent professional review before implementation.

Certain features of the Platform require account registration through our OAuth authentication system. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that we reasonably believe has been compromised, is being used in violation of these Terms, or is associated with fraudulent activity.

You shall not, and shall not permit any third party to:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any malicious code, viruses, worms, or other harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform, other user accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Platform
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any software used in the Platform
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access, extract, or index data from the Platform without our express written permission
• Interfere with, disrupt, or impose an unreasonable burden on the Platform's infrastructure
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Platform to transmit unsolicited commercial communications (spam)
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security-related features of the Platform
• Share, transfer, or sublicense your account credentials to any third party

Violation of this section constitutes grounds for immediate suspension or termination of your access to the Platform, without prior notice and without liability to you.

7.1 Our Property: The Platform, including all software, algorithms, machine learning models, designs, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and all Content created by Tax Lens, is the exclusive property of Tax Lens and is protected by United States and international intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for its intended purpose and in accordance with these Terms.

7.2 Your Data: You retain all ownership rights in the User Data you submit to the Platform. By submitting User Data, you grant Tax Lens a limited, non-exclusive license to process, analyze, and store your data solely for the purpose of providing the Services. This license terminates upon deletion of your data or termination of your account, subject to applicable retention requirements.

7.3 Feedback: If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback regarding the Platform ("Feedback"), you grant Tax Lens an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Platform without any obligation or compensation to you.

Certain Services may be subject to fees as specified in a separate service agreement or as displayed on the Platform. Unless otherwise stated in a written agreement:

• All fees are quoted and payable in United States dollars (USD)
• Fees are exclusive of all applicable taxes, levies, and duties, which are your responsibility
• Performance-based fees, where applicable, are calculated based on verified savings identified through our analysis
• Fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in your service agreement or as required by applicable law

THE PLATFORM AND ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

Tax Lens expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Any warranty that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Any warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any Content, analysis, recommendation, or report generated by the Platform
• Any warranty that the AI-powered analysis will identify all potential savings, risks, or compliance issues

The Platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that may produce outputs containing errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. All outputs require independent verification by qualified professionals before any action is taken based on such outputs. Tax Lens does not guarantee the accuracy of any AI-generated analysis or recommendation.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• Tax Lens shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, regardless of the theory of liability
• Tax Lens shall not be liable for any damages arising from decisions made or actions taken based on Content, analyses, recommendations, or reports generated by the Platform
• Tax Lens's total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total fees paid by you to Tax Lens in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred United States dollars (USD $100)
• Tax Lens shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, or third-party service failures

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tax Lens and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) your infringement of any third-party right; or (e) any User Data you submit to the Platform.

12.1 Term: These Terms remain in effect for as long as you access or use the Platform.

12.2 Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by submitting a request through our Contact page.

12.3 Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform immediately and without prior notice if: (a) you violate these Terms; (b) your use poses a security risk to the Platform or other users; (c) we are required to do so by law; or (d) we discontinue the Platform or any portion thereof. For termination without cause, we will provide 30 days' prior written notice.

12.4 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform ceases immediately. Sections 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.4, 13, and 14 shall survive termination of these Terms.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.1 Binding Arbitration: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language and shall take place in the State of Delaware, United States. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13.2 Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis only, and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13.3 Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights. For users located in the EEA or UK, this section does not affect your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection or data protection laws.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and provide notice through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tax Lens with respect to your use of the Platform and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written.

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us through our Contact page.