Terms of Service

1. Use of Platform

FreeTaxUpdate.com is a free online comparison platform that connects consumers seeking tax relief services with vetted tax resolution professionals. Our platform allows you to:

• Complete a qualification assessment to evaluate your eligibility for various tax relief programs
• Receive matched recommendations from licensed tax relief professionals in our partner network
• Access educational content about tax relief options, IRS programs, and tax debt resolution strategies
• Compare services and pricing from multiple providers

You must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States to use our services. By using our platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

2. Lead Generation Disclaimer

FreeTaxUpdate.com operates as a lead generation and comparison platform. We are not a tax relief company, law firm, CPA firm, or enrolled agent practice. We do not provide tax advice, legal advice, or accounting services. The information provided on our platform is for general informational purposes only.

When you submit your information through our qualification assessment, you understand and agree that:

• Your information will be shared with one or more tax relief professionals in our partner network
• These professionals may contact you by phone, email, or text message to discuss your tax situation
• FreeTaxUpdate.com earns referral fees from our partner network when consumers are connected with tax relief professionals
• Any engagement with a tax relief professional is a separate agreement between you and that professional

3. No Guarantee of Results

FreeTaxUpdate.com does not guarantee any specific outcomes from using our platform or from engaging with any tax relief professional in our network. Tax relief outcomes depend on individual circumstances, including but not limited to the type and amount of tax debt, your financial situation, IRS or state agency policies, and the specific professional you choose to work with.

Any estimates, projections, or potential savings amounts displayed on our platform are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as guarantees of results. Past results achieved by our partner professionals do not guarantee similar future outcomes.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our platform, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, truthful, and complete information in all forms and assessments
• Not use the platform for any fraudulent, illegal, or unauthorized purpose
• Not attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to any part of our platform or systems
• Not use automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access or collect data from our website
• Not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely claim an affiliation with any person or entity
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations

5. Intellectual Property

All content on FreeTaxUpdate.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of FreeTaxUpdate.com or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

The FreeTaxUpdate.com name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of FreeTaxUpdate.com. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are the trademarks of their respective owners.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FREETAXUPDATE.COM, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR PLATFORM OR SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

FreeTaxUpdate.com is not responsible for the actions, services, content, or data of third parties, including but not limited to tax relief professionals in our partner network. Any disputes between you and a tax relief professional must be resolved directly between the parties involved.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FreeTaxUpdate.com and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of our platform or services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights; or (d) any content you submit or transmit through our platform.

8. TCPA Consent Terms

By submitting your phone number through any form on our platform, you provide your prior express written consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to receive:

• Telephone calls (including prerecorded or artificial voice messages) and SMS/text messages from FreeTaxUpdate.com and our authorized tax relief partners
• Communications made using an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) to the phone number you provided
• Marketing and non-marketing communications related to tax relief services

You understand that:

• Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services
• Message and data rates may apply
• You may revoke consent at any time by replying STOP to any text message, emailing unsubscribe@freetaxupdate.com, or contacting us through our Contact page
• The number of messages may vary depending on your interactions with our platform

9. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof shall be resolved through the following process:

1. Informal Resolution: The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting each other directly. You may reach us at info@freetaxupdate.com.
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, the parties agree to participate in good faith mediation before a mutually agreed-upon mediator.
3. Binding Arbitration: If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in the state where our principal offices are located.

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, 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.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the new terms take effect by posting the updated terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Contact

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