Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to TaxMaster.lk.

TaxMaster.lk provides services to you ("You") subject to the following Terms and Conditions ("User Agreement"), which may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of TaxMaster.lk after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

By accessing and using TaxMaster.lk, you agree to be bound by this User Agreement. Additionally, when using specific services owned or operated by TaxMaster.lk, you may be subject to any additional guidelines or rules applicable to such services. These guidelines or rules, which may be updated periodically, are incorporated by reference into this User Agreement.

TaxMaster.lk may also offer other services governed by separate Terms of Service, which will be made available on the respective service pages. Your use of such services indicates your acceptance of their specific terms.

Description of TaxMaster.lk

TaxMaster.lk provides a platform for users to engage with certified tax professionals from TaxMaster (Pvt) Ltd. You acknowledge and agree that all information available on TaxMaster.lk is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax advice.

Tax advice involves the interpretation and application of tax laws to an individual’s specific circumstances, which is strictly prohibited on TaxMaster.lk. You agree not to rely on any general information provided on this platform for your specific tax matters and should seek personalized counsel from a qualified tax professional. Responses provided on TaxMaster.lk are based solely on the details submitted by users. To ensure accuracy and reliability, all responses undergo review by a panel of certified tax professionals before being finalized. TaxMaster.lk does not serve as a promotional or advertising service for tax professionals.

You acknowledge that TaxMaster.lk may send certain communications, including service announcements, administrative messages, and newsletters, as part of your membership. These communications are integral to the service, and you may not have the option to opt out of receiving them.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new features, enhancements, or updates introduced to TaxMaster.lk, including the launch of new services, will be subject to this User Agreement. TaxMaster.lk is not responsible for any delays, deletions, misdelivery, or failure to store user communications or personalization settings.

You are responsible for securing access to TaxMaster.lk, which may involve third-party charges such as internet service provider fees or mobile data costs. Additionally, you are solely responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary equipment and software to access and use the platform.

You understand that the technical processing and transmission of TaxMaster.lk, including any content you provide, may involve:

transmissions across various networks

modifications necessary to comply with technical requirements of different networks or devices.

Your Registration Obligations

By registering for and using TaxMaster.lk, you confirm that you are of legal age to enter into a binding contract and are not prohibited from using this platform under the laws of Sri Lanka or any other applicable jurisdiction.

As part of the registration process, you agree to:

Provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as required by the TaxMaster.lk registration form ("Registration Data").

Maintain and promptly update your Registration Data to ensure it remains true, accurate, current, and complete.

If you provide any false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information or if TaxMaster.lk has reasonable grounds to suspect that the information provided is misleading or incorrect TaxMaster.lk reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and deny you access to current or future services.

TaxMaster.lk prioritizes the safety and privacy of all its users and implements necessary measures to protect user information.

Privacy Policy

Your Registration Data and certain other personal information are subject to our applicable Privacy Policy. To learn more about how we collect, use, and protect your information, please review the full TaxMaster.lk Privacy Policy.

By using TaxMaster.lk, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, storage, and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Member Account, Password, and Security

Upon completing the TaxMaster.lk registration process, you will receive an account designation and a password. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account and for all activities conducted under your credentials.

You agree to:

Immediately notify TaxMaster.lk of any unauthorized access, use of your account, or any other security breach.

Log out of your account at the end of each session to prevent unauthorized access.

TaxMaster.lk shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to comply with these security obligations.

Member Conduct

You acknowledge that all information, data, text, software, images, graphics, videos, messages, tags, or other materials ("Content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, are the sole responsibility of the individual from whom such Content originates. This means that you, and not TaxMaster.lk, are fully responsible for any Content that you upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available through TaxMaster.lk.

TaxMaster.lk does not control the Content posted by users and does not guarantee its accuracy, integrity, or quality. By using TaxMaster.lk, you understand that you may encounter Content that is offensive, inappropriate, or objectionable. Under no circumstances shall TaxMaster.lk be liable for any Content, including errors, omissions, or any loss or damage arising from the use of Content posted, transmitted, or made available via the platform.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use TaxMaster.lk to:

Upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available any Content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, obscene, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.

Harm minors in any way.

Impersonate any person or entity, including but not limited to TaxMaster.lk officials, forum moderators, or falsely misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.

Forge headers or manipulate identifiers to disguise the origin of any Content.

Upload, post, or transmit any Content that you do not have the legal right to share, including proprietary or confidential information obtained under nondisclosure agreements or as part of employment relationships.

Infringe on any intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets.

Transmit unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, junk mail, chain letters, or any form of solicitation.

Upload or transmit software viruses, malware, or any other harmful computer code designed to disrupt or damage software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment.

Use automated means (such as bots or scrapers) to collect information from TaxMaster.lk for unsolicited communications.

Disrupt the normal flow of interactions or interfere with other users' ability to use the platform.

Interfere with or disrupt TaxMaster.lk, its servers, or networks connected to the platform, including by attempting to bypass security measures.

Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.

Stalk, harass, or harm another individual.

Collect or store personal data of other users for prohibited activities.

Content Moderation & Compliance

TaxMaster.lk reserves the right, but is not obligated, to pre-screen, monitor, refuse, or remove any Content that violates this User Agreement or is otherwise deemed objectionable. You agree that you bear all risks associated with the use of any Content and should evaluate its accuracy and reliability before relying on it.

TaxMaster.lk may access, preserve, and disclose your account information and Content if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations.

Enforce this User Agreement.

Address claims of Content violating third-party rights.

Provide customer support.

Protect the rights, property, or safety of TaxMaster.lk, its users, and the public.

TaxMaster.lk and any software used within the platform may include security features to protect digital materials. You agree not to attempt to override or bypass any security measures or restrictions. Unauthorized reproduction, publication, or distribution of content from TaxMaster.lk is strictly prohibited.

International Use and Compliance with Export & Import Regulations

Recognizing the global nature of the internet, you agree to comply with all local, national, and international laws governing online conduct and acceptable Content. Your use of TaxMaster.lk, including the transfer, posting, and uploading of software, technology, and other technical data, may be subject to export and import regulations in Sri Lanka and other jurisdictions.

By using TaxMaster.lk, you represent and warrant that you:

Are not listed on any government export exclusion lists or affiliated with any entity or government restricted under applicable export and import regulations.

Will not transfer software, technology, or technical data via TaxMaster.lk to prohibited individuals, entities, or countries as outlined in relevant export and import laws.

Will not use TaxMaster.lk for any military, nuclear, missile, chemical, or biological weapons-related activities in violation of applicable laws.

Will not upload, post, or transfer any software, technology, or technical data in a manner that breaches export or import laws and regulations.

Failure to comply with these laws may result in the suspension or termination of your account, as well as potential legal consequences.

Content Submission and License Grant

TaxMaster.lk does not claim ownership of any content you submit or make available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the platform. However, by submitting or making content available, you grant TaxMaster.lk a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such content as follows:

Publicly Accessible Content: For content submitted to publicly accessible areas of TaxMaster.lk, you grant TaxMaster.lk the right to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform, and publicly display such content solely for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the platform.

Photos, Graphics, Audio, and Video: For any media content (including but not limited to photos, graphics, audio, or video) submitted to publicly accessible areas, you grant TaxMaster.lk a license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform, and publicly display such content solely for the purpose for which it was submitted.

Other Submitted Content: For all other types of content (excluding media files), you grant TaxMaster.lk a perpetual, irrevocable license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, publicly perform, and publicly display such content (in whole or in part) and incorporate it into other works in any format or medium, whether now known or developed in the future.

Definition of Publicly Accessible Areas

Publicly accessible areas of TaxMaster.lk refer to sections of the platform intended to be open to the general public, as determined by TaxMaster.lk.

Contributions to TaxMaster.lk

By submitting ideas, suggestions, documents, or proposals ("Contributions") to TaxMaster.lk through feedback forms or suggestion pages, you acknowledge and agree that:

Your Contributions do not contain confidential or proprietary information.

TaxMaster.lk is not obligated to maintain confidentiality regarding your Contributions.

TaxMaster.lk has the right to use, disclose, or disregard your Contributions for any purpose, in any manner, across any media worldwide.

TaxMaster.lk may already be developing or considering similar ideas.

Your Contributions automatically become the property of TaxMaster.lk without any obligation to you.

You are not entitled to any compensation, reimbursement, or recognition from TaxMaster.lk under any circumstances.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold TaxMaster.lk, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and partners harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Any content you submit, post, transmit, modify, or make available through TaxMaster.lk.

Your use of TaxMaster.lk.

Your connection to TaxMaster.lk.

Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Your infringement of any rights of another party.

This indemnification obligation will survive your use of TaxMaster.lk.

No Commercial Reuse of TaxMaster.lk

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell, or exploit any portion of TaxMaster.lk, including its content, advertisements, software, or your TaxMaster.lk user ID, for any commercial purpose without explicit written permission from TaxMaster.lk. Any unauthorized use of the platform for commercial gain is strictly prohibited.

General Practices Regarding Use and Storage

You acknowledge that TaxMaster.lk may establish general policies and limitations regarding the use of its platform. These may include, but are not limited to:

The maximum duration for which uploaded content will be stored.

Limits on the number of email messages that can be sent or received by an account.

Restrictions on the size of email messages that can be transmitted through the platform.

Limits on the number of times and the duration for which you may access TaxMaster.lk within a specified period.

You agree that TaxMaster.lk is not responsible for the deletion, failure to store, or loss of any messages, communications, or other content maintained or transmitted through the platform. Additionally, TaxMaster.lk reserves the right to deactivate or terminate accounts that remain inactive for an extended period. These policies and limitations may be modified at the sole discretion of TaxMaster.lk without prior notice.

Modifications to TaxMaster.lk

TaxMaster.lk reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the platform (or any part of it) at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without prior notice. You acknowledge and agree that TaxMaster.lk shall not be held liable to you or any third party for any changes, interruptions, or termination of services.

Termination

You may request to terminate your TaxMaster.lk account, along with any associated email address and access, by submitting a termination request.

TaxMaster.lk reserves the right to terminate, limit access, or suspend your account without prior notice under certain conditions, including but not limited to:

Violation of the User Agreement or other policies

Requests from law enforcement or government agencies

Discontinuation or modification of TaxMaster.lk services

Technical or security issues

Extended account inactivity

Fraudulent or illegal activities

Nonpayment of applicable fees

Termination may involve:

Restricted access to TaxMaster.lk services

Deletion of your account, password, and related content

Prohibition from future use of the platform

TaxMaster.lk is not liable for any loss resulting from account termination, limitation, or suspension.

Links

TaxMaster.lk may provide links to third-party websites or external resources. You acknowledge and agree that:

TaxMaster.lk is not responsible for the availability of these external sites or resources.

TaxMaster.lk does not endorse and is not liable for any content, advertisements, products, or other materials available on such external sites.

TaxMaster.lk is not responsible for any damage or loss resulting from the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services provided by third-party websites.

TaxMaster.lk Proprietary Rights

You acknowledge and agree that TaxMaster.lk, including any software used in connection with its operation (“Software”), contains proprietary and confidential information protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Additionally, you recognize that all content, advertisements, and information presented to you through TaxMaster.lk or its advertisers are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as explicitly permitted by applicable law or authorized by TaxMaster.lk or the respective licensor (such as an advertiser), you shall not modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, transmit, broadcast, publicly perform, or create derivative works based on TaxMaster.lk, its content, or the Software, in whole or in part.

TaxMaster.lk grants you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to use the object code of its Software on a single device, provided that you do not, and do not permit any third party to:

Copy, modify, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software.

Sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in, or otherwise transfer any rights to the Software.

Modify the Software in any manner or use altered versions of the Software, including but not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to TaxMaster.lk.

Access TaxMaster.lk through any means other than the official interface provided by TaxMaster.lk.

Failure to comply with these terms may result in termination of your access and potential legal action.

Disclimer of Warranties

You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

Your use of TaxMaster.lk and its underlying software is at your sole risk. TaxMaster.lk and its underlying software are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. TaxMaster.lk, along with its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners, expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

TaxMaster.lk and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners make no warranties that:

TaxMaster.lk or its underlying software will meet your requirements;

TaxMaster.lk or its underlying software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;

The results obtained from using TaxMaster.lk or its underlying software will be accurate or reliable;

The quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained through TaxMaster.lk or its underlying software will meet your expectations; or

Any errors in the software will be corrected.

Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of TaxMaster.lk or its underlying software is accessed at your own discretion and risk. You will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system, internet access, download or display device, or loss of data resulting from such downloads. By using TaxMaster.lk, you waive any and all claims or causes of action related to such damages.

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from TaxMaster.lk or through its underlying software shall create any warranty not expressly stated in this agreement.

Limitation of Liability

You expressly acknowledge and agree that TaxMaster.lk and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors shall not be liable to you for any punitive, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to monetary damages, loss of profits, goodwill, data, use, or other intangible losses (even if TaxMaster.lk has been advised of the possibility of such damages), arising from:

Your use of or inability to use TaxMaster.lk;

Hiring a lawyer or professional based on the information presented on TaxMaster.lk;

The cost of hiring a lawyer or professional based on information provided on TaxMaster.lk;

The cost of procurement of goods and services based on information available on TaxMaster.lk;

The cost of obtaining substitute goods and services;

Statements or conduct of any lawyer, professional, user, or third party on TaxMaster.lk;

Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; or

Any other matter related to TaxMaster.lk.

This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Exclusions and Limitations

Certain jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of specific warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. As a result, some of the limitations outlined in Sections 17 and 18 may not apply to you.

Notice

TaxMaster.lk may provide you with notices, including but not limited to updates to the User Agreement, through various means such as email, regular mail, SMS, MMS, WhatsApp messages, text messages, postings on TaxMaster.lk, or other reasonable communication methods, whether currently available or developed in the future.

If you access TaxMaster.lk in an unauthorized manner, you may not receive such notices. By agreeing to this User Agreement, you acknowledge and accept that you are deemed to have received all notices that would have been delivered had you accessed TaxMaster.lk through authorized means.

Trademark Information

You acknowledge and agree that all trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, brand features, and product or service names associated with TaxMaster.lk (the "TaxMaster.lk Marks") are the exclusive property of TaxMaster.lk.

Without prior written permission from TaxMaster.lk, you agree not to display, use, or reproduce the TaxMaster.lk Marks in any manner.

Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright or Intellectual Property Infringement

TaxMaster.lk respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In appropriate circumstances and at its sole discretion, TaxMaster.lk may disable or terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers.

If you believe that your copyrighted work or intellectual property has been used in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement or otherwise violates your intellectual property rights, please submit a written notice to TaxMaster.lk's Copyright Agent with the following information:

An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright or intellectual property owner.

A description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property that you claim has been infringed.

A description of the location of the allegedly infringing material on the website.

Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.

A statement by you, made in good faith, that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

You can contact TaxMaster.lk’s Copyright Agent for claims of copyright or intellectual property infringement at:

By Mail:
Copyright Agent, TaxMaster.lk
No. 51A-1/1, Sangaraja Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka

By Email:
team@taxmaster.lk
(Subject: Copyright Violation)

General Information

Entire Agreement

The User Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and TaxMaster.lk, governing your use of TaxMaster.lk and superseding any prior agreements between you and TaxMaster.lk. Additional terms and conditions may apply when using or purchasing certain services, third-party content, or third-party software associated with TaxMaster.lk.

Choice of Law and Forum

You and TaxMaster.lk agree that this User Agreement and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any claims, causes of action, or disputes arising from or related to this User Agreement must be brought exclusively in the courts of Sri Lanka. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objections to jurisdiction or venue.

Waiver and Severability of Terms

The failure of TaxMaster.lk to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this User Agreement does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the parties agree that the court should endeavor to uphold the intent of the original provision, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

No Right of Survivorship and Non-Transferability

Your TaxMaster.lk account is non-transferable. Any rights to your User ID or account content terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of a valid death certificate, your account may be terminated, and all associated content permanently deleted.

Statute of Limitations

Notwithstanding any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising from or related to the use of TaxMaster.lk or this User Agreement must be filed within one (1) year from the date the claim or cause of action arose. Failure to do so will result in permanent forfeiture of the claim.

The section titles in this User Agreement are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this User Agreement, please report it HERE.