Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the BrightLedger Accounting website ("Website") and the accounting services ("Services") we provide. By accessing our Website or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website or Services.

2. Definitions

In these Terms:

• "Client," "you," or "your" refers to any individual or entity using our Website or Services.
• "BrightLedger," "we," "us," or "our" refers to BrightLedger Accounting.
• "Content" refers to all materials on our Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and software.
• "Services" refers to the accounting, tax, and financial advisory services we provide.

3. Website Use

3.1 Permitted Use

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

• In any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
• To transmit or facilitate the transmission of unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate BrightLedger, a BrightLedger employee, or another user.
• To engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the functioning of our Website.

3.2 Intellectual Property

The Website and its Content are the property of BrightLedger or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Content without our prior written consent.

4. Services

4.1 Service Provision

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services without prior notice.

4.2 Client Responsibilities

As a client, you are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information necessary for service delivery.
• Reviewing all documents and reports we prepare before they are filed or implemented.
• Maintaining records required by law or requested by us for service provision.
• Paying all fees as agreed upon in our service agreement.

4.3 Fees and Payment

Fees for our Services will be as set out in our service agreement with you. Payment terms are 14 days from the date of invoice unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue amounts at a rate of 2% per month.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BrightLedger shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our Website or Services.
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
• Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in our Content.

Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the Services during the six (6) months preceding the date of the claim.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BrightLedger, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our Website or Services, or your violation of these Terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

8. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. By continuing to use our Website or Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

9. Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +61 2 8482 6261

Address: 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia