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BalancedReturns Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 19/02/2026

Welcome to BalancedReturns (https://balancedreturns.com). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and the professional services provided by BalancedReturns. By accessing this website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Professional Services & No Accountant-Client Relationship

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

  • Engagement: Your use of this website or the “Send Us Message” form does not create an accountant-client relationship.

  • Formal Agreement: A professional relationship is only established once you have signed a formal Engagement Letter provided by BalancedReturns and paid any required deposit.

2. User Responsibilities

To provide accurate bookkeeping and tax preparation, you agree to:

  • Provide truthful, accurate, and complete information.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of any client portals or login credentials provided to you.

  • Notify us immediately of any changes to your financial status or contact information.

3. Scope of Work (Tax & Bookkeeping)

  • Tax Preparation: Services are based on the information you provide. BalancedReturns is not responsible for any penalties or interest resulting from omitted or inaccurate data.

  • QuickBooks Services: We provide setup and cleanup based on current software capabilities. We are not responsible for software outages or data loss caused by third-party platforms (Intuit/QuickBooks).

  • Audit Representation: Unless specifically stated in an engagement letter, our services do not include representation before the IRS or state taxing authorities.

4. Payment & Fees

  • Fees: Service fees are outlined in your specific engagement letter.

  • Refunds: Due to the nature of professional labor, fees for services rendered are generally non-refundable.

  • Late Payments: BalancedReturns reserves the right to pause all work, including tax filings, if invoices remain unpaid past their due date.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including logos, text, and graphics (such as the “Balance Your Books. Maximize Your Returns” branding)—is the property of BalancedReturns and protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce or distribute this content without written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BalancedReturns and its founder, Abdul Abukar, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of profits) arising out of your use of our website or services. Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service provided.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Portland, Maine.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page.

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