Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services of Cess Associates ("we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services. These terms apply to all clients, visitors, and users of our services.

2. Services Provided

Cess Associates provides professional accounting, taxation, and business registration services including but not limited to:

• GST Registration and Return Filing
• Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing
• TDS Return Filing
• Company Registration (Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC)
• Trademark Registration
• FSSAI Food License
• MSME / Udyam Registration
• PAN Card Services
• Part-Time and Full-Time Accounting

3. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information required for service delivery
• Submit documents in a timely manner to avoid delays or penalties
• Inform us of any changes in your business details, address, or contact information
• Pay agreed fees on time as per the engagement terms
• Not hold Cess Associates liable for delays caused by incomplete or incorrect information provided by you

4. Fees and Payment

Service fees are agreed upon before commencement of any work. All fees are exclusive of applicable government fees, stamp duties, or third-party charges unless specifically included. Payments are non-refundable once the service has been initiated unless agreed otherwise in writing.

5. Confidentiality

We treat all client information with strict confidentiality. Your financial data, business information, and personal details will not be shared with any third party without your explicit consent, except where required by law or regulatory authorities.

6. Limitation of Liability

Cess Associates provides professional services in good faith based on information provided by clients. We are not liable for penalties, losses, or consequences arising from:

• Incorrect or incomplete information provided by the client
• Delays in document submission by the client
• Changes in government rules, regulations, or portals beyond our control
• Technical failures of government portals (GST, MCA, Income Tax, etc.)

7. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and documents created by Cess Associates for clients are for the client's exclusive use. No part of our proprietary processes, templates, or methodologies may be reproduced or distributed without written permission.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate the service engagement with reasonable written notice. Upon termination, any pending fees for work completed must be settled. We will provide you with all documents and data belonging to you within a reasonable time.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify clients of significant changes via email or WhatsApp.