End User License Agreement

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User" or "you") and Akeren Inc. ("Company," "we," or "us"), governing your use of the TaxKit software application, including any associated services, updates, and documentation (collectively, the "Service"), accessible at taxkit.net.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. License Grant

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to sublicense, resell, distribute, or make the Service available to any third party.

2. Account Registration

You may be required to create an account to use certain features of the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account credentials secure. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise derive the source code of the Service
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
Access the Service through automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) without prior written consent
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
Share your account credentials with unauthorized individuals

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, designs, text, graphics, and other content, is owned by Akeren Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in this Agreement grants you any right, title, or interest in the Service beyond the limited license described in Section 1.

5. User Data

You retain ownership of all data you upload, enter, or otherwise provide through the Service ("User Data"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process, store, and transmit User Data solely as necessary to provide the Service. Our handling of User Data is further described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Confidentiality

We understand that User Data may include sensitive financial and tax information. We will maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect User Data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of material changes.

8. Fees and Payment

Certain features of the Service may require payment of fees. If applicable, fees and payment terms will be presented to you at the time of purchase or subscription. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated or required by law.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, upon notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may retain User Data for a reasonable period following termination to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT IT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

THE SERVICE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL TAX, LEGAL, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THE ACCURACY OF ANY OUTPUT GENERATED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AKEREN INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Akeren Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Service or violation of this Agreement.

13. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Broward County, Florida.

14. Changes to This Agreement

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Agreement on the Service with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Agreement.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Agreement, contact us at: support@taxkit.net