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Terms of Service

Effective date: May 22, 2026. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Taxlancer website, including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through taxlancer.net (the "Site"). By using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

2. Description of Services

Taxlancer provides a free, web‑based tool that calculates estimated tax liabilities for freelancers based on user‑provided income and country of residence. The Site also offers informational guides, registration steps, document checklists, and country‑specific tax schemes. All calculations are estimates only and are not a substitute for professional tax advice.

3. No Professional Advice Disclaimer

Taxlancer is not a tax advisor, accountant, lawyer, or financial planner. The content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. You should not rely on any information on this Site as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

4. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure that all tax rates, brackets, and rules displayed on the Site are accurate and up‑to‑date as of the last revision date. However, tax laws change frequently, and there may be delays, errors, or omissions. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the Site. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

5. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying any tax information obtained from this Site with your local tax authority or a qualified professional.
• Filing accurate tax returns and paying any taxes due on time.
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
• Not using the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
• Not attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of Taxlancer or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or in any way exploit any of the content without our prior written consent, except for your own personal, non‑commercial use.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Taxlancer and its owners, operators, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the Site; (ii) any errors or omissions in the content; (iii) any tax penalties, interest, or additional tax liabilities you may incur; (iv) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (v) any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party; or (vi) any other matter relating to the Site.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Taxlancer and its owners, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your reliance on any tax estimates provided by the Site.

9. Third‑Party Links

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Taxlancer. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Taxlancer shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third‑party websites.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site 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 Site will cease immediately.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the site operator resides, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please use the contact form on our website. We will respond within a reasonable time.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Taxlancer (“we”, “us”, “our”) handles information when you visit our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide voluntarily

• Contact form – When you send us a message via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Waitlist form – When you join the Pro waitlist, we collect your email address. This is used to notify you about the Pro version launch.
• No account registration – We do not require users to create accounts. You do not provide passwords, profile pictures, or similar data.

1.2 Automatically collected information

• Usage data – Like most websites, we collect basic information about your visit, such as the pages you view, the time and date, and the approximate geographic location derived from your IP address. This data is used to improve our service and is anonymised where possible.
• Cookies – We use third‑party services (analytics and advertising) that may place cookies on your device to analyse usage and serve relevant ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and tax calculator.
• To respond to your inquiries and send waitlist notifications.
• To understand and analyse how you use our website.
• To serve relevant advertisements.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abusive behaviour.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymised, aggregated usage statistics with analytics partners. We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

4. Data Retention

We retain contact form and waitlist messages for as long as reasonably necessary to respond and improve our services. Usage logs are kept for a limited period and then deleted or anonymised.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us via the contact form.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.

Disclaimer

1. No Professional Relationship

Your use of this Site does not create an accountant‑client, attorney‑client, or any other professional relationship. No confidential relationship exists between you and Taxlancer.

2. Estimates Only

All tax calculations, rates, brackets, and projections provided by this Site are estimates only. Actual tax liabilities may differ based on your specific circumstances, changes in tax laws, errors in user‑provided data, or other factors. You should not rely solely on these estimates when making tax‑related decisions.

3. Tax Laws Change Frequently

Tax laws, regulations, and rates are subject to change at any time, often retroactively. While we endeavour to keep the information on this Site current, we cannot guarantee that it reflects the most recent legislation. Always consult the official government website of your country or a licensed tax professional.

4. No Warranty

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TAXLANCER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THE SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS INCLUDED ON THE SITE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAXLANCER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT.

5. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL TAXLANCER, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF REVENUE, INCOME, PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, EVEN IF TAXLANCER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

6. External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by Taxlancer. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on those external sites.

7. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for verifying any tax information obtained from this Site with official sources or a qualified professional. You assume all risks associated with using the Site, including but not limited to any financial loss, tax penalties, or legal consequences.

8. No Guarantee of Results

Taxlancer does not guarantee that using the Site will result in lower taxes, refunds, or any specific financial outcome. Your actual tax situation depends on many factors beyond the scope of this tool.

9. Errors and Omissions

Despite our best efforts, the Site may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions without prior notice.

10. For Further Clarification

If you have any questions about this Disclaimer, please use our contact form.