Terms of service.

Effective Date: August 19, 2024

Welcome to EJS Accounting ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our accounting, tax, and financial advisory services (collectively, the "Services"). By engaging our Services, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Services Provided

We offer a range of accounting, corporate and personal tax preparation, and business advisory services. The scope of our engagement will be defined in a separate agreement between you and EJS Accounting.

2. Client Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for us to deliver the Services.

  • Respond promptly to our requests for information or documentation.

  • Review all documents and communications we provide and promptly inform us of any errors or concerns.

  • Make timely payments for our Services as outlined in our engagement letter or invoice.

3. Confidentiality

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your information. We will not disclose your personal or financial information to any third party except as required by law or as needed to provide the Services. Our use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

4. Fees and Payment

  • Our fees for Services will be agreed upon in a separate engagement letter or agreement.

  • Payment is due upon receipt of our invoice unless otherwise specified. Late payments may be subject to interest charges at the rate specified in the engagement letter.

  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate Services if payments are not made timely.

5. Intellectual Property

All materials, reports, and documents prepared by us as part of the Services are our intellectual property unless otherwise agreed upon. You are granted a limited, non-transferable license to use these materials solely for your personal or business purposes.

6. Limitations of Liability

  • Our Services are provided on an "as is" basis. We do not warrant that the Services will be error-free, timely, or meet your specific requirements.

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our Services.

  • Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to us for the specific service that gave rise to the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Accounting Firm Name] and its partners, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Services, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or regulation.

8. Termination

  • Either party may terminate the engagement with or without cause by providing written notice to the other party.

  • Upon termination, you agree to pay for all Services rendered up to the date of termination.

  • We reserve the right to retain your documents and records until payment is made in full.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from or related to the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or the Services, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, it shall be submitted to mediation or binding arbitration, as mutually agreed upon by the parties.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any engagement letter or agreement between you and [Accounting Firm Name], constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements, representations, or understandings.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

EJS Accounting
Suite 1 – 1911 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 0J3
204-954-9812