Terms of Service

By accessing and using the Clariture website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, whether you are browsing our website, submitting inquiries, or engaging our accounting services.

Clariture provides professional accounting services to small businesses, startups, and growing companies. Our services include:

• • Bookkeeping and transaction recording
• • Financial reporting and analysis
• • Financial system setup and implementation
• • Strategic financial guidance

The specific services provided to each client will be outlined in a separate service agreement. These Terms of Service apply to all users of our website, while additional terms may apply to clients who engage our accounting services.

When using our website and services, you agree to:

You agree NOT to:

• ✗ Use our services in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• ✗ Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• ✗ Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our services
• ✗ Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• ✗ Collect or harvest information from our website without permission

Account Creation

Currently, our website does not require account creation for general browsing. However, clients who engage our accounting services may be provided with access to client portals or collaborative platforms. If you are provided with account credentials:

• • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

Age Requirements

Our services are intended for businesses and individuals who are at least 18 years old. By using our services, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these terms.

Website Availability

We strive to keep our website accessible and available. However, we do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times or that access will be uninterrupted or error-free. We may experience:

• • Scheduled maintenance periods
• • Technical difficulties or outages
• • Updates and improvements to our systems

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time, with or without notice. We may:

• • Update our service offerings and features
• • Change our pricing structure for new clients
• • Enhance or remove certain functionalities

Existing client agreements will remain subject to their original terms unless otherwise amended with mutual consent.

Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Clariture or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• ✗ Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
• ✗ Modify or create derivative works from our content
• ✗ Use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements without authorization

Client Data

When you provide information to us as part of our service relationship, you retain ownership of your data. We are granted a limited license to use, process, and store your information solely for the purpose of providing our accounting services to you. This license terminates when our service relationship ends, subject to applicable retention requirements.

Clariture is committed to maintaining high professional standards in delivering accounting services. However, it's important to understand:

• Our services are provided based on information you supply to us. The accuracy of our work depends on the completeness and accuracy of the information you provide.
• While we strive for accuracy, accounting and financial matters can be complex and subject to interpretation. We recommend consulting with legal or tax professionals for specific regulatory or compliance questions.
• We provide accounting services and financial guidance, but we do not provide legal advice, tax preparation, or investment advisory services unless specifically stated in your service agreement.

For clients who engage our accounting services:

• • Pricing and payment terms will be specified in your service agreement
• • Monthly services are typically billed in advance
• • One-time setup fees are due upon completion of the setup phase
• • Late payments may result in service interruption or termination
• • All fees are stated in US dollars unless otherwise specified

If you have questions about billing or payment, please contact us promptly. We're happy to work with you to address any concerns.

Either party may terminate the service relationship according to the terms specified in the service agreement. Generally:

• • Clients may terminate services with appropriate notice as outlined in their agreement
• • We may terminate services if terms are violated or if a client relationship becomes untenable
• • Upon termination, we will provide agreed-upon deliverables and return client materials
• • Outstanding fees remain due and payable after termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website for any user who violates these Terms of Service.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Clariture. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. By using our services, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time by updating this page. The date at the top of this document indicates when these terms were last updated. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations or, if necessary, through binding arbitration or in the appropriate courts.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us. We're here to help clarify any concerns you may have.