Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 27, 2026
Last Updated: May 27, 2026
Welcome to AkountSmart (“AkountSmart,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the AkountSmart website, software, platform, tools, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using AkountSmart, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1. About AkountSmart
AkountSmart is a software platform built for tax and accounting professionals to help manage workflows, automate accounting processes, process invoices, reconcile GST data, manage clients, and integrate with supported third-party tools.
At present, AkountSmart is operated as an independent business initiative and may transition into a registered legal entity in the future. Upon such transition, these Terms may be updated accordingly.
2. Eligibility
You may use the Services only if:
You are at least 18 years old
You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts
You are using the Services for lawful professional or business purposes
You are a tax professional, accountant, firm, consultant, or authorized representative thereof.
We reserve the right to refuse access to any user at our discretion.
3. Business Information
Business Address:
Flat No. 103, Snehbandh Apartment,
Sarvodaya Housing Society,
In front of the Dutta Temple,
Shiv Nagar Colony,
Udgir, Maharashtra 413517, India
Support Email:
support@akountsmart.com
4. Account Registration
To access certain features, you may be required to create an account.
You agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information
Keep login credentials secure
Be responsible for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of unauthorized use.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.
5. Subscription Plans, Billing, and Auto Renewal
AkountSmart offers paid monthly subscription plans.
By subscribing:
You authorize recurring monthly billing
Your plan automatically renews each billing cycle unless cancelled before renewal
Charges may be processed through third-party payment providers such as Razorpay.
Cancellation
If you cancel during an active billing cycle, your subscription will remain active until the end of the paid billing period.
Example: If billed on the 5th and cancelled on the 10th, access remains available until the 4th of the following month.
Failed Payments
If payment fails:
Access may be suspended, paused, or limited
We may retry payment
Continued failure may result in suspension or termination.
Pricing Changes
AkountSmart may revise subscription pricing, usage charges, or plan features from time to time. Any pricing changes will be communicated in advance and will apply prospectively from the next billing cycle.
Continued use after the effective date of revised pricing constitutes acceptance of the updated charges.
6. Free Trial
AkountSmart may offer promotional free trials.
Unless cancelled before the trial period ends:
The free trial may automatically convert into a paid subscription
Applicable charges will be billed using the selected payment method.
If payment fails after trial conversion, access may be paused until a successful payment is received.
We reserve the right to modify or withdraw trial offers at any time.
7. No Refund Policy
All payments are final and non-refundable, except where required under applicable law.
This includes:
Partial month usage
Early cancellation
Unused time
Downgrades
Failure to use the Services after purchase.
8. User Data and Ownership
You retain ownership of all data, files, records, invoices, documents, credentials, and materials uploaded or submitted through the Services (“User Data”).
By using the Services, you grant AkountSmart a limited license to host, store, process, transmit, and analyze User Data solely for:
Providing the Services
Operating requested features
Security monitoring
Customer support
Maintenance and improvements
Aggregated or anonymized analytics where appropriate.
We do not claim ownership of your User Data.
9. Sensitive Financial and Client Information
Because the Services may process sensitive professional data, including financial records, GST data, invoices, client information, and credentials, you represent and warrant that:
You have the lawful right to upload or process such data
You have obtained any required client permissions or consents
Your use complies with applicable privacy, tax, and business laws
Data submitted is lawful and accurate.
10. AI-Powered Features
Certain features may use artificial intelligence, automation systems, or third-party AI providers.
You acknowledge and agree that:
AI-generated outputs may contain inaccuracies or incomplete information
Outputs should be independently reviewed before use
AI features are assistive tools and not substitutes for professional judgment.
AkountSmart is not responsible for decisions made solely based on automated outputs.
11. Professional Use Disclaimer
AkountSmart is a software platform only. AkountSmart does not provide legal, tax, audit, accounting certification, investment, or professional advisory services.
Users are solely responsible for reviewing outputs, filings, reconciliations, calculations, and compliance decisions before relying on them. Use of the Services does not guarantee statutory compliance, filing accuracy, or audit readiness.
12. Credential Storage and Password Tools
Where credential or password storage tools are provided, AkountSmart uses industry-standard commercially reasonable safeguards. However, users remain responsible for:
Maintaining secure master credentials
Restricting access to authorized users only
Reviewing stored credentials regularly
Promptly reporting unauthorized activity.
AkountSmart cannot guarantee absolute security and is not liable for losses caused by compromised devices, phishing, weak passwords, credential sharing, or user negligence.
13. Third-Party Integrations
AkountSmart may integrate with or rely upon third-party services such as Razorpay, Tally, hosting providers, analytics tools, communication tools, and AI service providers.
Your use of third-party services may also be governed by their separate terms and privacy policies.
AkountSmart is not responsible for outages, data issues, pricing changes, or service failures caused by third-party providers.
14. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Services to:
Violate any law or regulation
Upload malware or harmful code
Attempt unauthorized access
Interfere with platform operations
Commit fraud, tax evasion, or unlawful conduct
Reverse engineer or scrape the Services
Abuse support personnel
Upload unlawful or infringing material.
15. Availability, Maintenance, and Changes
AkountSmart strives to provide reliable service. However, downtime, maintenance, upgrades, internet disruptions, or third-party outages may occur.
We may modify, improve, suspend, or discontinue features at any time without liability.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
16. Beta Features
From time to time, AkountSmart may offer beta, preview, early-access, or experimental features.
Such features may be incomplete, changed, suspended, or discontinued at any time and are provided “as is” without warranties or service commitments.
17. Intellectual Property
All AkountSmart software, branding, logos, workflows, interfaces, designs, and related materials are owned by AkountSmart or its licensors.
Your subscription grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to use the Services during an active paid term.
No ownership rights are transferred.
18. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access immediately where reasonably necessary to:
Protect platform security
Prevent abuse or fraud
Enforce these Terms
Address non-payment
Comply with legal obligations
Maintain operational integrity.
19. Data Access After Cancellation
Upon cancellation or termination, paid access may continue until the end of the active billing cycle, if applicable.
Users may request export of available account data for up to 30 days after termination, subject to technical feasibility and clearance of outstanding dues.
After that period, AkountSmart may delete retained data in accordance with internal retention practices or legal obligations.
20. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AkountSmart disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
21. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AkountSmart shall not be liable for:
Indirect or consequential damages
Loss of profits, revenue, or goodwill
Loss of data
Business interruption
Tax penalties or missed deadlines
Delayed filings or reconciliation mismatches
Professional negligence claims
User reliance on automated outputs without independent review
Third-party provider failures.
AkountSmart’s total aggregate liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you to AkountSmart during the one (1) month preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
22. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold AkountSmart harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
Your misuse of the Services
Your User Data
Violations of law
Client disputes
Infringement claims
Regulatory or tax non-compliance.
23. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Latur, Maharashtra, India.
24. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Revised Terms become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We may notify users via website notice, dashboard notice, or registered email.
25. Contact Us
AkountSmart
Flat No. 103, Snehbandh Apartment
Sarvodaya Housing Society
In front of the Dutta Temple
Shiv Nagar Colony
Udgir, Maharashtra 413517, India
Email: support@akountsmart.com