Terms of Service - Tallmark

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Tallmark. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website and accounting services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you should not access our website or use our services.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of our services following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

Service Description and Scope

Tallmark provides professional accounting services designed to support businesses with their financial operations. Our services include payroll administration, benefits and compensation accounting, and workforce cost analysis, as detailed on our website.

Service Delivery

We provide our services remotely through digital communication channels and secure data exchange systems. Service delivery timelines and specific procedures are established during the initial consultation and outlined in individual service agreements.

Service Customization

Each engagement is tailored to the specific needs of the client. The scope of work, deliverables, and timelines are defined in separate service agreements that supplement these Terms of Service.

Information Accuracy

While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information on our website, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information. Service details and pricing may change without prior notice.

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You also agree not to:

Use our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or data
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or services
Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our services
Violate the intellectual property rights of Tallmark or any third party
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Collect or store personal information about other users without their consent

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these terms or engage in conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate or harmful.

Service Availability and Modifications

Website Availability

We strive to ensure that our website is available at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We are not liable for any inconvenience or loss resulting from such unavailability.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice. This includes adding or removing features, changing pricing structures, or altering service offerings. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.

System Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance may be performed on our systems from time to time. While we will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption, we cannot guarantee that such maintenance will not affect service availability. We will endeavor to provide advance notice of planned maintenance when possible.

Client Responsibilities

As a user of our services, you are responsible for:

Accurate Information

Providing complete, accurate, and timely information necessary for us to perform our services. You acknowledge that the quality of our work depends on the accuracy of the information you provide.

Timely Communication

Responding to our requests for information and maintaining open lines of communication throughout our engagement. Delays in communication may affect our ability to meet deadlines.

Compliance with Laws

Ensuring that your business operations and the information you provide comply with all applicable laws and regulations. We are not responsible for any legal issues arising from inaccurate or non-compliant information you provide.

Payment Obligations

Making timely payments for services as agreed upon in your service agreement. Failure to make payments may result in suspension or termination of services.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Tallmark and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on our website without our express written permission.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for lawful purposes related to learning about and engaging with our services. This license does not include any right to use our content for commercial purposes without our written consent.

Client Materials

Any materials, documents, or information you provide to us remain your property. By providing such materials, you grant us a license to use them solely for the purpose of delivering our services to you. We will maintain the confidentiality of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Confidentiality

We understand that in the course of providing accounting services, we may have access to confidential and proprietary information about your business. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of such information and will not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to provide our services, as required by law, or with your express consent.

This confidentiality obligation survives the termination of our service relationship and continues indefinitely, subject to applicable legal and professional requirements.

Termination

Either party may terminate the service relationship at any time by providing written notice to the other party. The notice period and any associated fees or obligations will be as specified in your individual service agreement.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms of Service, non-payment, or conduct that we determine to be harmful to our business or other clients.

Upon termination, you must cease all use of our website and services. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including confidentiality obligations, intellectual property rights, and limitation of liability provisions.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services that are not owned or controlled by Tallmark. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Tallmark shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the United States.

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the venue or inconvenience of such forums.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent as closely as possible.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website. We are committed to addressing your inquiries and will respond as promptly as possible.