TERMS POLICY

Astritis: Accounting Firm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates astritis.com (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

1. Definitions

  • “Website” means astritis.com and all related web pages.

  • “User,” “you,” or “your” means any individual accessing the Website.

  • “Services” means professional accounting, tax, and advisory services offered by Astritis.

  • “Content” means all text, graphics, images, logos, and other materials on the Website.

  • “Engagement Letter or Authorization” means a written agreement between Astritis and a client defining the scope, deliverables, and fees for professional services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Website on behalf of a business, you represent that you have authority to bind that business to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. No Accountant-Client Relationship

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional accounting, tax, or legal advice.

No accountant-client relationship is created by your use of this Website or by submitting an inquiry through the Website. An accountant-client relationship is only established through a verbal or signed Engagement Letter or Authorization in any form (verbal or written).

You should not act or rely on any information on this Website without first consulting a qualified professional who can review your specific circumstances . Accounting and tax matters are fact-specific, and general information may not apply to your situation.

4. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law;

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, including client portals or restricted areas ;

  • Introduce viruses, malware, or any other malicious code;

  • Interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of the Website;

  • Use automated systems (such as bots, scrapers, or spiders) to access the Website without our prior written permission;

  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity ;

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any contact or inquiry form.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms .

5. Intellectual Property

All Content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and the design and arrangement thereof, is the property of Astritis or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian, American, European, and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or exploit any Content for commercial purposes without our express written consent .

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (such as the Canada Revenue Agency, or Internal Revenue Service or CPA provincial bodies). These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party websites . Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied .

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Astritis expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement;

  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses;

  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any Content on the Website .

Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Astritis and its partners, employees, agents, and contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of, or inability to use, the Website;

  • Any errors or omissions in the Content;

  • Any reliance on information obtained from the Website;

  • Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data;

  • Any third-party content or conduct on the Website .

This limitation does not apply to professional services provided under a separate Engagement Letter or an Authorization (verbal or written), which are governed by the terms of that agreement .

In no event shall our total liability arising from your use of the Website exceed the amount of fees paid by you to us for Website-related matters, or CAD $10, whichever is greater.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Astritis and its partners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website;

  • Your violation of these Terms;

  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights;

  • Any content you submit to the Website .

10. Privacy and Personal Information

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy [link] and Cookie Policy [link], which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. If you are located in Quebec, additional protections under Law 25 may apply .

Important: As an accounting firm, we handle sensitive financial information. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect client information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Electronic Communications and CASL Compliance

If you provide us with your email address, you consent to receive electronic communications from us related to your inquiry or our services.

Any commercial electronic messages we send will comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) . This means:

  • We will only send commercial messages with your express or implied consent;

  • Every message will clearly identify Astritis and provide our contact information;

  • Every message will include a clear and easy unsubscribe mechanism .

You may withdraw your consent to receive commercial electronic messages at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

12. Availability and Modification of Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any portion thereof) at any time, without notice or liability. We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, and Quebec, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, and Quebec.

14. General Provisions

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect .

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Astritis regarding your use of the Website, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings .

  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

  • Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

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