Terms of Use

By accessing and using this website (adscpa.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use this website. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

AD Singleton & Co, CPA, Inc. provides professional tax preparation, tax planning, and fiduciary support services. Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to provide services.

A client relationship is not established until:

• We have reviewed your application and determined we can serve you effectively
• Both parties have signed a written engagement letter
• The engagement letter specifies the services to be provided, applicable fees, and terms

Submitting an application through this website does not create a client relationship or guarantee acceptance as a client.

We stand behind our work and are committed to client satisfaction. Our Client Satisfaction Promise is subject to the following terms:

Scope

• Applies to completed tax preparation services performed under a signed engagement letter
• Covers the quality and accuracy of work we perform based on information you provide

Process

• Client must notify us of concerns within 30 days of service completion
• We will review the concerns and discuss resolution options
• Resolution may include re-review of work, credit toward future services, or partial fee adjustment at our discretion

Exclusions

• Does not guarantee specific tax outcomes, refund amounts, or IRS acceptance
• Does not cover issues arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or late-provided information
• Does not cover changes in tax law enacted after return preparation
• Does not cover IRS audit outcomes or examination results
• Does not apply to tax planning advice or consultations

Tax results depend on many factors beyond our control, including but not limited to:

• The accuracy and completeness of information you provide
• Applicable federal and state tax laws
• IRS and state tax authority interpretations and enforcement
• Your individual financial circumstances
• Changes in tax law

We do not and cannot guarantee:

• Specific refund amounts or tax savings
• That returns will not be examined or audited
• Specific outcomes from IRS or state tax authority actions
• That tax positions will be accepted by taxing authorities

Any examples, illustrations, or projections on this website are for educational purposes only and do not represent guarantees of results.

AD Singleton & Co, CPA, Inc. is bound by professional standards and regulations, including:

• AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Ethical standards for certified public accountants
• California Board of Accountancy: State licensing requirements and regulations
• IRS Circular 230: Regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service

These professional obligations may limit what we can promise or guarantee regarding tax positions and outcomes.

To the maximum extent permitted by California law:

• This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website
• Our liability for any claim related to website content shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the website (if any)
• We do not warrant that this website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses

Limitations on liability for professional services are addressed separately in client engagement letters.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In such cases, limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of AD Singleton & Co, CPA, Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws.

You may view and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, requires our prior written consent.

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

We prefer to resolve disputes informally. If you have a concern:

1. Contact us directly: Many issues can be resolved through good faith discussion
2. Mediation: If direct discussion does not resolve the matter, we encourage mediation before litigation
3. Formal proceedings: If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through appropriate legal channels as provided in the Governing Law section