1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using TaxMaker, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our service.

2. Description of Service

TaxMaker provides an online platform to help individuals and businesses prepare their Canadian tax returns, including:

• T1 Personal Income Tax Return preparation
• T2 Corporate Income Tax Return preparation
• Tax calculation and estimation
• PDF export of tax return summaries
• Secure storage of tax information

3. User Accounts

To use TaxMaker, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Accuracy of Information: Ensuring all tax information you enter is accurate, complete, and truthful
• Tax Filing: Submitting your tax returns to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) through appropriate channels
• Record Keeping: Maintaining your own records as required by tax law
• Compliance: Complying with all applicable tax laws and regulations

5. Disclaimer of Professional Advice

TaxMaker is not a substitute for professional tax advice. The calculations, estimates, and information provided by our service are for informational purposes only. We strongly recommend:

• Consulting with a qualified tax professional for complex tax situations
• Verifying all calculations before filing with the CRA
• Seeking professional advice for business tax matters, investment income, or other specialized tax situations

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• TaxMaker is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for any errors in tax calculations or resulting tax penalties
• We are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our services

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of TaxMaker, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of TaxMaker and are protected by intellectual property laws.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose or to file fraudulent tax returns
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the service
• Use automated systems to access the service without permission
• Impersonate another person or entity

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause. You may close your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Canada.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@taxmaker.ca