Welcome to LedgeScale Financials. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the LedgeScale Financials website and any services provided through or in connection with our website.
By accessing or using our website, requesting our services, submitting information through our website, or otherwise engaging with LedgeScale Financials, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. About LedgeScale Financials
LedgeScale Financials provides bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, payroll support, tax preparation, and related financial services to businesses and individuals, subject to the scope of services agreed upon with each client.
Our services are provided according to the specific engagement, proposal, agreement, or scope of work established with the client.
2. Use of Our Website
You may use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, systems, accounts, or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the website
- Upload malicious software, viruses, or other harmful code
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit website content without permission
- Use automated systems to access or collect website content without authorization
- Attempt to impersonate LedgeScale Financials or another individual or organization
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website if we believe these Terms have been violated.
3. Our Services
LedgeScale Financials may provide services including, but not limited to:
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up services
- Bank and credit-card reconciliations
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable support
- Financial reporting
- Payroll support and processing
- Tax preparation
- Business formation and related administrative support
- Accounting and financial record maintenance
- Other bookkeeping, accounting, and financial support services agreed upon with a client
The exact services, deliverables, pricing, timeline, and responsibilities will be determined by the applicable proposal, engagement agreement, statement of work, or other written agreement.
4. Professional Engagement
Use of our website or submission of an inquiry does not automatically create a client relationship between you and LedgeScale Financials.
A professional engagement begins only after the applicable engagement terms have been accepted or executed by the parties, and any required onboarding or payment requirements have been completed.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, communications before an engagement is established should not be considered professional advice or a completed service.
5. Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
Bookkeeping and accounting services are performed based on the information, records, documents, and instructions provided by the client.
You are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and timely information necessary for us to perform the agreed services.
Our work may depend on information obtained from:
- Bank accounts
- Credit-card accounts
- Accounting software
- Payroll systems
- Payment processors
- Financial institutions
- Tax documents
- Invoices and receipts
- Other records supplied or authorized by the client
We are not responsible for errors, delays, or incomplete work resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or late information provided by the client or a third party.
6. Tax Services
Tax preparation services are provided based on the information and documentation supplied by the client.
Clients are responsible for providing complete and accurate tax information and reviewing tax documents before submission or filing.
Unless specifically included in a written engagement, our services do not necessarily include:
- Tax planning
- Tax representation before tax authorities
- Tax audits
- Legal advice
- Investment advice
- Financial planning
- Assurance services
- Independent audits or reviews
Additional services may be available under a separate engagement.
Tax laws and regulations can change, and outcomes may depend on facts and circumstances outside our control.
7. Payroll Services
Where payroll services are provided, clients are responsible for providing accurate and timely payroll information, including employee information, compensation details, hours, deductions, benefits, and other information required to process payroll.
Delays or errors caused by incomplete, inaccurate, or late information provided by the client may affect payroll processing and related deadlines.
The specific responsibilities of LedgeScale Financials and the client will be defined in the applicable engagement.
8. Client Responsibilities
Clients agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Provide requested documents within agreed timelines
- Maintain access to required financial and accounting systems
- Notify us of material changes affecting the engagement
- Review reports and documents provided by us
- Respond to questions and requests in a timely manner
- Maintain appropriate records
- Ensure that information supplied to us is lawful and authorized for use
- Pay invoices and agreed fees according to the applicable payment terms
We may not be able to complete services or meet deadlines when required information or access is not provided on time.
9. Fees and Payments
Fees for our services will be communicated through a proposal, engagement agreement, invoice, pricing schedule, or other written communication.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- Invoices are due according to the payment terms stated on the invoice or engagement agreement.
- Additional work outside the agreed scope may result in additional fees.
- We may require advance payment or a deposit for certain services.
- We reserve the right to pause or suspend services for substantially overdue accounts, subject to applicable law and the terms of the engagement.
Any cancellation, refund, or termination terms applicable to a specific service will be governed by the applicable engagement agreement.
10. Changes to Scope of Services
Requests that fall outside the original scope of an engagement may require additional fees or a separate agreement.
Before performing substantial additional work, we may communicate the revised scope and applicable fees to the client.
Examples may include:
- Additional bookkeeping periods
- Extensive cleanup or reconstruction
- Additional accounts
- Additional entities
- Historical bookkeeping
- Additional tax returns
- Amended tax returns
- Special financial reports
- Additional payroll work
- Complex transaction research
11. Confidentiality
We understand that clients may provide confidential financial, business, tax, payroll, and other sensitive information.
We will handle client information in accordance with applicable agreements, our Privacy Policy, and applicable legal and professional obligations.
Nothing in these Terms prevents disclosure of information when disclosure is required by law, legal process, or applicable regulatory requirements.
12. Third-Party Platforms and Services
Our services may involve third-party platforms and applications, including accounting, payroll, banking, payment, document-management, communication, and other technology providers.
Examples may include accounting or payroll software, cloud-storage platforms, financial institutions, and payment processors.
Third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
LedgeScale Financials is not responsible for interruptions, errors, security incidents, policy changes, or other issues caused by third-party platforms that are outside our reasonable control.
13. Electronic Communications
By communicating with LedgeScale Financials electronically, including through email, online forms, client portals, or other digital communication methods, you consent to receiving business and service-related communications electronically where permitted by law.
You are responsible for maintaining access to the email address and communication channels associated with your engagement.
Certain notices, documents, invoices, requests, and other communications may be delivered electronically.
14. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website, including text, graphics, logos, branding, design, images, documents, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to LedgeScale Financials and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may view and use website content for personal or internal business purposes.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license, or commercially exploit our website content without our prior written permission.
15. Website Content and Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information on our website.
However, website content may contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or general information that may not apply to your specific circumstances.
Website content is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for professional accounting, tax, legal, investment, or financial advice.
You should consult an appropriate qualified professional regarding your specific circumstances where necessary.
16. No Guarantee of Results
LedgeScale Financials does not guarantee any particular financial, tax, accounting, business, or other outcome from the use of our services.
Results may depend on factors including the information provided, the client's circumstances, applicable laws and regulations, third-party systems, and actions taken by the client or other parties.
17. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or resources.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites or services.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own discretion and risk.
18. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, our website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
We do not guarantee that:
- The website will always be available
- The website will be error-free
- Website content will always be complete or current
- The website will be free from viruses or other harmful components
- All information provided through the website will be suitable for your particular circumstances
Specific professional services are governed by the applicable engagement agreement.
19. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, LedgeScale Financials and its owners, employees, contractors, service providers, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website or services, except to the extent such liability cannot legally be excluded.
Any limitations of liability applicable to a specific client engagement may also be set out in the applicable engagement agreement.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where doing so would be prohibited by applicable law.
20. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless LedgeScale Financials and its owners, employees, contractors, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your misuse of the website
- Information or materials you provide that are unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized
- Your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights
This provision does not apply to the extent a claim results from our own conduct for which liability cannot legally be excluded.
21. Suspension or Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to our website or discontinue services where permitted by law and applicable agreements.
Reasons may include:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or unlawful activity
- Security concerns
- Failure to pay applicable fees
- Failure to provide required information or access
- Other circumstances permitted under the applicable engagement
Termination of an engagement does not eliminate obligations that are intended to survive termination, including applicable payment obligations, confidentiality obligations, intellectual-property provisions, and other provisions that by their nature should survive.
22. Force Majeure
LedgeScale Financials will not be responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
These circumstances may include:
- Natural disasters
- Internet or telecommunications failures
- Cybersecurity incidents
- Power outages
- Government actions
- Changes in laws or regulations
- Third-party service interruptions
- Labor disruptions
- Public emergencies
- Other events beyond our reasonable control
Where reasonably possible, we will take appropriate steps to mitigate the impact of such events.
23. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by applicable laws of the United States and, where applicable, the laws of the state or jurisdiction identified in the applicable engagement agreement.
Any dispute relating specifically to an engagement may be subject to the dispute-resolution provisions contained in that engagement agreement.
24. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
When we update these Terms, we will revise the Last Updated date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
25. Entire Agreement
These Terms govern your general use of the LedgeScale Financials website.
For clients, the applicable proposal, engagement agreement, statement of work, or other written agreement may contain additional or different terms governing the specific professional services provided.
If there is a conflict between these website Terms and a signed engagement agreement, the applicable engagement agreement will generally control with respect to the professional services covered by that agreement.
26. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, where legally permitted.
The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
27. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, our website, or our services, please contact us:
LedgeScale Financials
Email: info@ledgescalefinancials.com Phone / WhatsApp: +1 (754) 251-4828 Website: www.ledgescalefinancials.com
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Use and agree to comply with them.