Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website and services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

Description of Services

Veritas Column provides professional accounting and bookkeeping services, including but not limited to nonprofit accounting support, sales tax compliance assistance, and business transition financial preparation. Our website serves as an informational resource and contact point for prospective and current clients.

The specific services provided to each client are detailed in individual service agreements. The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute professional advice tailored to your specific situation. We recommend consulting with us directly about your particular needs before making any decisions based on information found on this website.

Access and Account Security

Most areas of our website are accessible without creating an account. If we provide you with account credentials for any secure areas or client portals, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to any account or secure areas if we believe you have violated these Terms of Service or engaged in fraudulent or illegal activity.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

Scheduled Maintenance

We may perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily limits or prevents access to our website. We will attempt to schedule such maintenance during low-traffic periods when possible, though we are not obligated to provide advance notice.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time without prior notice. This may include adding or removing features, changing how services are provided, or updating content and functionality.

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for clients located in Canada and the United States. While our website may be accessible from other locations, we make no representation that the content or services are appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions. Accessing our services from territories where they are illegal is prohibited.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Veritas Column or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

Our Content

The compilation of all content on this website is our exclusive property and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any portion of our website content without our express written permission.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to:

• • Resell or make commercial use of our website or its content
• • Make derivative uses of our website or its content
• • Download or copy account information for the benefit of another party
• • Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

Trademarks

"Veritas Column" and our logo are trademarks of our company. Other trademarks, service marks, and trade names that may appear on our website are the property of their respective owners. You may not use any of these marks without prior written permission from the trademark owner.

User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to us through contact forms, emails, or other means, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content for business purposes, including responding to your inquiries and improving our services.

You represent and warrant that:

• • You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• • The content does not violate any third-party rights
• • The content is accurate and not misleading
• • The content does not contain harmful code or malicious software

Fees and Payment Terms

Access to our website is currently provided free of charge. Professional services we provide are subject to fees as outlined in individual service agreements with clients.

All fees for professional services are specified in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Payment terms, schedules, and methods are detailed in client service agreements. We reserve the right to change our fee structure at any time, though changes will not affect existing service agreements unless mutually agreed upon.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Veritas Column and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of or inability to use our website or services.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Veritas Column and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to your use of our website, violation of these Terms of Service, or violation of any rights of another party.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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 arising from or relating to these Terms of Service or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the venue.

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly to attempt to resolve any disputes informally. Many concerns can be addressed through open communication.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.