Terms and Conditions of Sale
1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Intelligent Accountants platform and the services provided through it.
Intelligent Accountants is a trading name of ASJ Financial Accounting Services Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By accessing our website, creating an account, or purchasing a service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Our Services
We provide professional tax preparation services, including:
- Self Assessment tax return preparation
- Corporation Tax return preparation
Our services include:
- Collection of information via our platform
- Review and preparation by qualified accountants
- Opportunity for amendments
- Submission to HMRC upon your approval
We do not provide regulated financial advice or investment advice.
3. Eligibility and Account Use
You must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
You are responsible for all activity under your account.
4. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information
- Upload all required documentation promptly
- Respond to requests for clarification in a timely manner
We are not responsible for:
- Errors resulting from inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delays caused by your failure to provide required information
- Any penalties or additional liabilities arising from such issues
5. Service Process
Our services follow a structured process:
- You complete initial qualifying questions
- You upload financial information
- An accountant prepares your return
- You review and request amendments
- We submit to HMRC upon your approval
No submission will be made without your explicit approval.
6. Pricing and Payment
- All prices are clearly displayed before purchase
- Payment must be made in full before work begins
- Payments are processed securely via Stripe
We do not store your payment card details.
7. Subscription and Renewal
Our services are provided on an annual subscription basis.
- Subscriptions renew automatically each year
- You will receive notification prior to renewal
- You may cancel renewal at any time via your account dashboard
Unless cancelled before renewal, payment will be taken automatically.
8. Amendments
Each service includes up to two (2) free amendments.
- Amendments allow you to request reasonable changes before submission
- Additional amendments may incur additional charges
You are expected to use the amendment process to resolve issues prior to requesting refunds.
9. Refund Policy
9.1 General Position
Due to the nature of professional services:
- Refunds are not guaranteed
- Refunds are assessed on a case-by-case basis
- Refund decisions are made at our sole discretion
9.2 When Refunds May Be Considered
We may consider a refund where:
- You cancel shortly after purchase and no work has begun
- We are unable to provide the service for reasons within our control
- There has been a clear failure in service delivery
9.3 Non-Refundable Circumstances
Refunds will not be provided where:
- Work has commenced on your return
- You have provided documentation and preparation has begun
- You change your mind after work has started
- You fail to provide required information
- You are dissatisfied but the service has been delivered as described
- Your return has been submitted to HMRC
9.4 Amendments in Place of Refunds
- You must use the included amendment process before seeking a refund
- Refusal to engage with reasonable amendments may invalidate refund requests
9.5 Subscription Payments
- Subscription fees are non-refundable once processed
- Cancelling your subscription prevents future charges but does not entitle you to a refund for the current period
9.6 Partial Refunds
In limited cases, we may offer a partial refund where:
- Work has started but not significantly progressed
This is at our discretion.
10. Communication
All communication is conducted via:
- The Intelligent Accountants platform
We do not provide telephone support.
11. HMRC Submissions
We prepare and submit tax returns based on the information you provide.
You acknowledge that:
- You remain responsible for the accuracy of your information
- Submission is made only after your approval
- We are not liable for penalties arising from incorrect or incomplete data provided by you
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We provide services with reasonable care and skill
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses
- Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the relevant service
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where it cannot legally be excluded.
13. Third-Party Services
We rely on third-party providers, including:
- Stripe (payments)
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics services
We are not responsible for the availability or performance of these third-party services.
14. Chargebacks and Payment Disputes
If you initiate a chargeback without contacting us first:
- We may suspend or terminate your account
- We may provide evidence to Stripe or your payment provider
- Access to services may be restricted
We encourage you to contact us to resolve disputes.
15. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account where:
- You breach these Terms
- You provide false or misleading information
- You fail to cooperate with reasonable requests
- There is suspected misuse or fraudulent activity
16. Data Protection
Your personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any updates.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.