Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at alignedcpa.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. They govern your use of the Site only — separate engagement letters and service agreements govern any professional services you retain from Aligned CPA, LLC.

No Professional Relationship

Use of this website — including submitting a contact form, reading blog posts, downloading any resources, or scheduling a consultation — does not create a CPA-client, advisory, or any other professional relationship between you and Aligned CPA, LLC.

A professional relationship is established only upon execution of a signed engagement letter and, where applicable, collection of required client information in accordance with applicable professional standards.

Informational Content Only

All content published on this Site — including blog posts, articles, guides, newsletters, and any downloadable resources — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute, and should not be relied upon as, professional tax, accounting, legal, or financial advice.

Tax laws and regulations change frequently and vary by individual circumstance. You should consult a qualified CPA or other professional advisor before taking any action based on information found on this Site.

• Content on the Site reflects general guidance as of the date published and may not reflect the most current legal or regulatory developments
• Aligned CPA, LLC makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information on the Site for your specific situation
• Reading or relying on Site content does not substitute for personalized professional advice

Permitted & Prohibited Use

You may use the Site for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional material, or spam
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
• Use any automated tool, bot, scraper, or data mining technology to access or copy Site content without our prior written consent
• Impersonate Aligned CPA, LLC, any of its team members, or any other person or entity
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person's use or enjoyment of the Site
• Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Site

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site at any time and for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, blog posts, guides, and the overall design and layout — is the property of Aligned CPA, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content from the Site without our prior written permission.

Third-Party Links & Resources

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Aligned CPA, LLC. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not endorse or make any representations about any third-party sites or the information found there.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Privacy & Your Information

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Aligned CPA, LLC does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Aligned CPA, LLC and its members, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of — or inability to use — the Site or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aligned CPA, LLC and its members, officers, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Site in a manner not authorized by these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party
• Any content or information you submit through the Site

Governing Law & Disputes

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

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Columbia County, Florida. You consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Updates to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. For material changes, we may also provide notice via the Site or by email to active newsletter subscribers.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, please discontinue your use of the Site.