Website Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: April 4, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms” or “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the website located at www.alignedaccountingco.ca and any related subpages (the “Website”) operated by Aligned Accounting Company (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). “You” and “your” refer to the individual or entity accessing or using the Website.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is linked on the Website. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, or if you are not legally able to form a binding contract, you must immediately stop using the Website.

2. Age Requirements

This Website is intended for users who are at least 16 years old. By using this Website, you represent that you meet the minimum age required to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction.

3. Changes to Terms

We may update or revise these Terms at any time. The date these Terms were last updated is noted at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated by posting a notice on the Website or by sending an email to the address associated with your account. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Website Access and Availability

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party if the Website is unavailable for any reason, including maintenance or server issues.

5. Account Registration and Security

If you create an account or provide registration information, you represent that all information is accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activity under your account. You agree to:

  • Not disclose your login credentials to others.

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.

  • Log out at the end of each session, especially on public devices.

We may disable any account at our sole discretion if these Terms are violated.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, images, logos, designs, and other materials (collectively, “Company Content”), is owned by or licensed to the Company and protected under copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may access and use the Website and Company Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.

  • Use Company Content for commercial purposes.

  • Remove or alter copyright or trademark notices.

  • Use Company logos, designs, or marks without written permission.

8. Linking to the Website

You may link to our Website under the following conditions:

  • Links must come from sites or accounts you control.

  • Links must not imply affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship unless agreed in writing.

  • You must remove links upon our request.

Copying full content from the Website requires prior written permission.

9. User Submissions and Content License

If you submit content to the Website, such as comments, reviews, or testimonials (“User Content”), you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, adapt, and display your content for lawful business purposes, including marketing and social media.

You represent that:

  • You own or have rights to your content.

  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights.

  • Your content is accurate and not misleading.

User Content is non-confidential, and you are solely responsible for it. We are not liable for User Content submitted by you or others.

10. User Content Standards

User Content must not:

  • Violate any law or promote illegal activities.

  • Infringe third-party rights.

  • Contain obscene, violent, discriminatory, or harassing material.

  • Contain viruses or harmful code.

Report violations to: kathryn@alignedaccountingco.ca.

11. Monitoring and Enforcement

We may remove content or suspend accounts at our discretion. We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect rights or safety.

12. Restricted Uses

You agree to use the Website lawfully and not:

  • Impersonate the Company or others.

  • Send spam or unsolicited communications.

  • Interfere with the Website or its users.

  • Introduce harmful software.

  • Attempt unauthorized access.

13. Disclaimer and No Warranties

The Website and all content are provided “as-is” and “as-available”. We make no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, security, or uninterrupted access.

The Website is informational only and does not constitute accounting, bookkeeping, or tax advice. Use of the Website does not create a client-professional relationship. For personalized advice, you must consult directly with a qualified professional.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or for losses of revenue, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Website.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify the Company from claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Website.

  • Your User Content.

  • Violation of these Terms or any law.

16. Electronic Communications

By using the Website, you consent to receive electronic communications, which satisfy any legal requirement for written communication.

17. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access at our discretion. Surviving provisions include intellectual property, disclaimers, liability limits, and indemnification.

18. Choice of Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Users outside Canada access the Website at their own risk and responsibility.

19. Notices

You may provide notice to the Company via certified mail or email:

Address:
Aligned Accounting Company
60 William St. S.
Chatham, ON N7M 4T4

Email: kathryn@alignedaccountingco.ca

Legal notices, including copyright claims, must be sent by certified mail.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any referenced agreements constitute the entire agreement regarding the Website and supersede all prior communications. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.