1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Stora Tax. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the "Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue using our services.
These Terms of Use apply to all users of Stora Tax, including individuals and entities in both Canada (Quebec) and the United States.
2. Description of Services
Stora Tax provides secure tax document storage and sharing services, facilitating the exchange of tax-related information between taxpayers and their authorized representatives (such as accountants and Tax professionals). The services are available online via the Stora Tax website.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of services.
3. Eligibility
By using the services of Stora Tax, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years of age and legally able to form binding contracts in your jurisdiction.
- You are providing accurate and complete information when registering or using the services.
- You have the legal authority to share any tax documents or information uploaded to the platform.
4. User Account
To use certain features of Stora Tax, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- Keeping your account credentials (username and password) confidential.
- All activities conducted under your account.
- Notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
Stora Tax reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account if you fail to comply with these Terms, engage in unlawful activities, or violate any applicable laws.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our collection and use of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Stora Tax Privacy Policy.
6. User Responsibilities
When using Stora Tax, you agree not to:
- Upload or share any information that is false, misleading, or violates applicable tax laws.
- Use the services for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
- Engage in any activity that may disrupt or interfere with the proper functioning of the services, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Share your account details with unauthorized parties.
7. Document Storage and Sharing
Stora Tax provides you with the ability to store and share tax-related documents securely. By uploading documents, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to upload and share the documents.
- The documents do not infringe on any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or other proprietary rights.
We take reasonable measures to protect your data; however, you acknowledge that no method of storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We are not liable for unauthorized access to your documents due to factors beyond our control.
8. Fees and Payment
Certain features of Stora Tax may require payment. By selecting a paid service, you agree to pay all applicable fees, taxes, and charges associated with that service. Fees may vary depending on the services provided, and we reserve the right to change pricing at any time. Any changes to pricing will be communicated to you in advance.
If you fail to pay any fees owed, we may suspend or terminate your access to the services.
9. Intellectual Property
All content and materials on the Stora Tax website, including logos, graphics, designs, text, and software, are owned by Stora Tax or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the services for personal or professional tax management purposes. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on our content without prior written consent.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- Stora Tax and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the services.
- Our total liability to you for any claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the services will not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless <strong>Stora Tax</strong>, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including legal fees, arising out of your use of the services, violation of these Terms, or violation of any third-party rights.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the services at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in activities that may harm the platform or its users.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at [your contact information].
Upon termination, any documents or data you have stored with Stora Tax may be permanently deleted, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.
13. Cross-Border Use and Compliance
As Stora Tax operates in both Quebec and the United States, you acknowledge that:
- Canadian users are subject to Canadian privacy and data protection laws, including Bill 64 and PIPEDA.
- U.S. users are subject to U.S. privacy regulations, including the CCPA (California) and CLOUD Act
You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws in using our services.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada, and applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
For U.S. users, any disputes will be subject to the laws of the state in which you reside.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the services will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.
15. Changes to the Terms
Stora Tax reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. If changes are made, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the services after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the services, please contact us:
- Email : [Your contact email]
- Phone : [Your contact number]
- Mailing Address : [Your company’s address]
