Terms of Service | Tax Radar

Welcome to Tax Radar. By accessing or using our website at taxradar.ca, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Tax Radar ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our Service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Tax Radar provides:

An AI-powered tax assistant that answers questions about Canadian taxation
Tax calculators for various Canadian tax scenarios
Educational content about Canadian tax topics
User accounts for saving preferences and conversation history

3. Important Disclaimer - Not Professional Advice

THIS IS CRITICAL - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Tax Radar provides general tax information for educational purposes only.
Our Service does NOT constitute professional tax, legal, financial, or accounting advice.
Information provided may not apply to your specific situation.
Tax laws are complex and subject to change. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information.
You should always consult with a qualified tax professional, accountant, or lawyer before making tax decisions.
Always verify information with official Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sources.

4. User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or are used for fraudulent purposes.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use our Service to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features
Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
Scrape, data mine, or automatically collect information
Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities
Overload, flood, or spam the Service

6. Intellectual Property

The Tax Radar name, logo, website design, and original content are owned by Tax Radar and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

Copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without permission
Use our trademarks without written consent
Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

Tax information derived from CRA sources remains in the public domain. AI-generated responses are provided for your personal use only.

7. AI-Generated Content

Our AI tax assistant uses artificial intelligence to generate responses. You acknowledge that:

AI responses may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information
AI cannot account for all individual circumstances
AI responses should not be relied upon as the sole basis for tax decisions
We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from reliance on AI-generated content

8. Calculator Accuracy

Our tax calculators are designed to provide estimates based on publicly available tax rates and rules. Calculator results are approximations only and may not reflect your actual tax situation. We do not guarantee the accuracy of calculator results. Always consult a tax professional and use official CRA resources for accurate tax calculations.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAX RADAR AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Loss of profits, revenue, or data
Tax penalties, interest, or assessments
Errors in tax filing or calculations
Reliance on information provided by the Service
Interruption of service or loss of access

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tax Radar and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (such as Google AdSense for advertising). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

12. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

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

Tax Radar
Email: legal@taxradar.ca
Website: taxradar.ca