1. About These Terms
1.1 These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Tax.News website, mobile applications, APIs, and associated services (collectively, the “Services”), provided by Tax.News, a platform registered in the State of Florida, United States of America (“Tax.News,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
1.2 By accessing or using the Services, you agree to comply with these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy, and any other referenced documents, which collectively form a binding legal agreement between you and Tax.News.
1.3 If you access the Services under an organization’s agreement, those terms may supersede specific sections of these Terms to the extent of any conflict.
1.4 Tax.News reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Updates will become effective upon publication on our website, and continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
1.5 For inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
2. Ownership of Content and Intellectual Property
2.1 Copyright:
All content on Tax.News, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, images, trademarks, logos, databases, and software, is owned by or licensed to Tax.News and is protected under international copyright, trademark, and database laws.
2.2 Permitted Uses:
- Viewing content for personal, non-commercial use.
- Sharing links using authorized tools without modification.
- Printing single copies of articles solely for personal reference.
2.3 Prohibited Uses:
- Copying, reproducing, redistributing, or modifying content without explicit written permission.
- Creating derivative works from or embedding content into third-party platforms without authorization.
- Scraping, aggregating, or downloading content in any systematic way, including the use of bots or crawlers.
- Using content for machine learning, AI training, or data synthesis.
For licensing inquiries, contact [email protected].
3. Additional Restrictions on Bots, Data Mining, and AI
3.1 Prohibited Activities: Users must not:
- Employ unauthorized automated tools to access or harvest content or metadata.
- Reverse engineer or recreate data structures embedded within Tax.News Services.
- Integrate Tax.News content into any system that competes with or replicates our Services.
3.2 Violations of this section may result in:
- Immediate suspension or termination of access.
- Legal action, including monetary damages, injunctive relief, and recovery of attorney fees.
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- Charges are displayed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted and are inclusive of applicable taxes (e.g., sales tax or VAT).
- Failure to maintain valid payment details may lead to account suspension.
4.3 Renewals: Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 14 days before the renewal date. Any price changes will be communicated 14 days in advance of renewal.
4.4 Trial Subscriptions: Users may enroll in one trial subscription per 12-month period.
5. User Accounts and Conduct
5.1 Account Obligations: Users must provide accurate registration details and are responsible for maintaining account security. Account sharing is prohibited.
5.2 Prohibited Conduct: Users must not:
- Engage in unlawful or fraudulent activities.
- Post content that is defamatory, harmful, or infringing on others’ rights.
- Use Tax.News Services to distribute spam or unauthorized commercial messages.
6. User-Generated Content (UGC)
6.1 By posting UGC on Tax.News, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, distribute, and display such content for any purpose.
6.2 Users may not post:
- Illegal or infringing content.
- Misinformation, hate speech, or spam.
- Any material that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
Tax.News reserves the right to moderate, remove, or restrict access to UGC.
7. Specific Industry Disclaimers
7.1 Informational Use Only: Tax.News content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or professional advice. You should seek professional consultation for decisions based on this information.
7.2 The Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
8. Privacy and Data Use
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect user data. By using the Services, you consent to our data practices.
9. Limitations of Liability
9.1 Tax.News disclaims all warranties and provides the Services “as is.”
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- Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages (e.g., loss of profits, goodwill, or data).
- Downtime, interruptions, or loss caused by external systems or unauthorized breaches.
9.3 Tax.News’s liability is limited to the subscription fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.
10. Force Majeure
Tax.News is not responsible for disruptions caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of God, cyberattacks, government restrictions, or systemic technological failures.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Tax.News and its affiliates against claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:
- Breach of these Terms.
- Unauthorized use of Tax.News content.
- Posting infringing UGC.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America.
12.2 Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by an arbitration body recognized in the State of Florida, in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be conducted in English and held in Florida.
12.3 Users waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
13. Prohibition on Unauthorized Business Uses
13.1 Users may not:
- Use Tax.News for market analysis, research, or as a component of competing services.
- Access or display Tax.News content in subscription-based third-party products without a license.
13.2 Violators will face account termination and potential legal action.
14. Updates and Amendments
Tax.News may update these Terms to reflect legal or operational changes. Material changes will be communicated through email or announcements on the Services.
15. Termination of Services
Tax.News reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms or operational reasons beyond our control.
Users may cancel their accounts at any time via written notice, but refunds will not be provided for unused subscription periods except as required by law.
16. Reporting Violations
To report breaches of these Terms, email [email protected] with detailed information, including URLs, evidence, and timestamps.
17. Final Provisions
17.1 No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of rights.
17.2 Severability: If any provision is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.
17.3 Survival: Clauses on liability, indemnification, and intellectual property survive termination.
16.4 Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Copyright Policy, represent the entire agreement between you and Tax.News.
Contact Information
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