PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY
By accessing or using USTaxPenaltySaver (the "Service"), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use the Service. Your use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and your agreement to comply with them.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Kalpana V, doing business as USTaxPenaltySaver ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our website, applications, tools, and services.
1. Nature of Our Service
ESTIMATION TOOL ONLY - CRITICAL DISCLOSURE
USTaxPenaltySaver is an estimation and calculation tool. Our Service provides:
- Penalty estimation calculators based on publicly available IRS formulas
- Interest estimation tools using published federal rates
- Informational content about IRS procedures and penalties
- Document templates as starting points for user customization
All calculations are estimates. The IRS has sole authority over actual penalty and interest determinations. Our estimates may differ from IRS calculations.
2. Critical Disclaimers
A. NOT LEGAL, TAX, OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
THE SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL, TAX, ACCOUNTING, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE. All information, calculations, and content are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this website creates an attorney-client relationship, CPA-client relationship, or any professional advisory relationship. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any content from our Service without seeking appropriate professional advice.
B. NO IRS REPRESENTATION OR ADVOCACY
WE DO NOT REPRESENT TAXPAYERS BEFORE THE IRS. USTaxPenaltySaver is not a law firm, CPA firm, enrolled agent practice, or tax preparation service. We have no authority under Treasury Circular 230 to represent, advocate for, or communicate with the IRS on your behalf. Any use of our Service does not create any representative relationship. You are solely responsible for all communications with the IRS.
C. ESTIMATES ONLY - NO GUARANTEE OF ACCURACY
ALL CALCULATIONS ARE ESTIMATES BASED ON THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE. Actual IRS calculations may differ significantly due to: payments applied, return adjustments, interest rate changes, abatements, calculation methodology differences, timing of assessments, and other factors known only to the IRS. We make NO representation that our calculations match or will match IRS calculations.
D. TEMPLATES ARE STARTING POINTS
Any letter templates, Form 843 guidance, or document formats are starting points only. You bear sole responsibility for reviewing, customizing, verifying accuracy, and determining appropriateness before submitting any document to the IRS. We make no representation regarding effectiveness or acceptance of any documents.
E. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY OUTCOME. We make no representations about: approval of any abatement request, reduction of any penalty or interest, success of any IRS communication, eligibility for any relief program, or any other tax outcome. The IRS has sole discretion over all determinations.
3. User Responsibilities and Acknowledgments
By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You understand this is an estimation tool, not professional tax advice
- You will provide accurate and complete information for calculations
- You are solely responsible for verifying all calculations independently
- You will review and customize all document templates before use
- You are solely responsible for any documents you submit to the IRS
- You will consult qualified tax professionals for advice on your specific situation
- You will not rely solely on our Service for tax decisions
- You are at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into contracts
- You will use the Service only for lawful purposes
- You will not attempt to circumvent security measures or access unauthorized areas
4. Account Terms
To access certain features, you may create an account. By creating an account, you agree:
- To provide accurate, current, and complete account information
- To maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- That you are responsible for all activity under your account
- To notify us immediately of any unauthorized account use
- That one person may maintain only one account
- That accounts are non-transferable
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, at our sole discretion, with or without notice.
5. Payment Terms
For paid services:
- All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise stated
- Payment is processed securely through our third-party payment processor (Paddle)
- You authorize us to charge your designated payment method
- Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice
- Existing purchases are honored at the price paid
Refund Policy
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may request a full refund within 14 days of purchase — no questions asked. Refund requests can be submitted to support@ustaxpenaltysaver.com. Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days to the original payment method. For full details, see our Refund Policy.
6. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, calculation algorithms, and document templates, are the exclusive property of USTaxPenaltySaver or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Service, except as incidental to normal Service use or as expressly permitted in writing.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY:
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
- THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
- THAT CALCULATIONS WILL MATCH IRS DETERMINATIONS
- THAT ANY ABATEMENT REQUEST WILL BE SUCCESSFUL
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
IN NO EVENT SHALL USTAXPENALTYSAVER, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY IRS PENALTIES, INTEREST, OR ASSESSMENTS
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON OUR CALCULATIONS OR CONTENT
- DAMAGES FROM DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS USING OUR TEMPLATES
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA
REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
MAXIMUM LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100.00).
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless USTaxPenaltySaver and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising from or related to:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Your violation of any rights of any third party
- Any documents you submit to the IRS based on our Service
- Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party
- Any inaccurate information you provide to us
10. Dispute Resolution
A. Informal Resolution First
Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us at legal@ustaxpenaltysaver.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days. Most concerns can be resolved this way.
B. Binding Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The arbitration shall be conducted in English in the State of Delaware. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
C. Class Action Waiver
YOU AND USTAXPENALTYSAVER AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.
D. Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
- You must cease all use of the Service
- Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity of any other provision.
14. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials, failure of telecommunications or information systems, or government actions.
15. Waiver
No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
16. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page with an updated "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, notifying you via email. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and USTaxPenaltySaver regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service:
USTaxPenaltySaver
Email: legal@ustaxpenaltysaver.com
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Acknowledgment
BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTOOD THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE TERMS, TOGETHER WITH THE PRIVACY POLICY, DISCLAIMER, AND COOKIE POLICY, REPRESENT THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US AND THAT THEY SUPERSEDE ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THESE TERMS.