Terms of Service — Ledgerline Payments

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Ledgerline Payments software, websites, and integration services (collectively, the "Services") provided by Ledgerline Payments ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Description of Services

Ledgerline Payments provides custom software integrations that connect e-commerce platforms to third-party accounting and payment systems, including but not limited to QuickBooks Online. The Services facilitate the automated creation of invoices and reconciliation of payment status between connected systems. We do not act as a payment processor, money transmitter, or financial institution.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and authorized to enter into binding contracts on behalf of your business to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3. License Grant

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Services solely for your internal business purposes. You may not redistribute, sublicense, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of the Services.

4. Account and Credentials

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials, API keys, or authentication tokens used in connection with the Services. You agree to notify us promptly of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to: (a) violate any applicable law or regulation; (b) infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party; (c) transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code; (d) interfere with or disrupt the Services or any servers or networks connected to the Services; or (e) engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Services.

6. Third-Party Services

The Services integrate with third-party platforms including Intuit QuickBooks Online and various e-commerce platforms. Your use of those third-party services is subject to their own terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services.

7. Fees and Payment

Fees for the Services, if any, will be agreed upon in writing prior to engagement. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

8. Data and Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Intellectual Property

The Services and all related software, content, and materials are owned by Ledgerline Payments or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. No rights are granted to you except as expressly set forth in these Terms.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LEDGERLINE PAYMENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ledgerline Payments and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms. You may terminate your use of the Services at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

14. Modifications to the Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Smith County, Texas.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

17. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of our obligations under these Terms to the extent such failure or delay is caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

19. Use of Third-Party Trademarks

QuickBooks, Intuit, WooCommerce, Shopify, WordPress, and other third-party trademarks referenced in these Terms or on our website are the property of their respective owners. Ledgerline Payments is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Intuit Inc. or any other trademark owner. References to these platforms describe the technical compatibility of our integrations only and do not imply any partnership, certification, or affiliation.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any written engagement agreement between you and Ledgerline Payments, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, communications, and agreements, whether oral or written.

21. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at support@ledgerlinepayments.com.