Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: June 29, 2025
Welcome to BrightLedger Accounting. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions:
- "Company", "we", "our", or "us" refers to BrightLedger Accounting.
- "Website" refers to the website operated by BrightLedger Accounting, accessible at [website URL].
- "Services" refers to the accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial planning services offered by BrightLedger Accounting.
- "Client", "you", or "your" refers to any individual or entity that uses our Website or Services.
- "Content" refers to all information, data, text, graphics, images, and other materials displayed on our Website.
2. Website Use
2.1. You may use our Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
2.2. You agree not to:
- Use our Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our Website or its systems
- Use our Website to transmit malware, viruses, or other malicious code
- Interfere with the proper functioning of our Website
- Collect or harvest any personal information from our Website
- Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company or its employees
3. Intellectual Property
3.1. The Website and all of its Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, are the property of the Company or its content suppliers and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works of any Content without prior written permission from the Company.
4. Services
4.1. The Company provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial planning services to its Clients.
4.2. All Services are subject to a separate service agreement that outlines the specific terms, conditions, and fees applicable to the Services.
4.3. The Company reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time.
5. User Accounts
5.1. Some features of our Website or Services may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
5.2. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
6. Privacy
6.1. Your use of our Website and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
7. Payment Terms
7.1. Fees for our Services are outlined in the service agreement and are subject to change upon notice.
7.2. Payment is due according to the terms specified in the service agreement.
7.3. We accept various payment methods as indicated on our Website or in the service agreement.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1. The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our Website or Services.
8.2. In no event shall the Company's total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our Website or using our Services.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
9.1. Our Website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
9.2. The Company does not warrant that our Website or Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to your use of our Website or Services or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Toronto, Ontario, in accordance with the rules of the ADR Institute of Canada.
13. Changes to Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Terms and Conditions on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Website or Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms and Conditions shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
BrightLedger Accounting
140 King Street West, Suite 2100
Toronto, ON M5H 1J9, Canada
Phone: +1 627-925-2183
Email: [email protected]