Update Terms as of : August 1, 2025

THESE TERMS (“TERMS”) ARE A LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU (“USER”) AND BOOKKEEPING BUDS (“BB,” “WE,” “US,” “OUR”). THESE TERMS GOVERN YOUR ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, THE BB WEBSITE LOCATED AT WWW.BOOKKEEPINGBUDS.COM AND ANY RELATED SERVICES OR SITES (THE "SITE"). BY USING THIS SITE OR JOINING OUR MEMBERSHIP, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THIS SITE.

1. Eligibility and Membership Access

• Membership is open to individuals 18 years and older.

• Members access events and account information through our website.

• Community interaction primarily takes place on Slack, for which you will receive a separate invitation.

• You must provide accurate registration information and maintain confidentiality of your account credentials.

2. Community Rules

Bookkeeping Buds is built on support, collaboration, and kindness. As a member, you agree to:

• Treat all members with respect – no bullying, harassment, spam, or political discussions.

• Respect confidentiality of community conversations.

• Support and uplift one another – Dream Big, Shine Bright, and Be Kind (to each other and yourself).

• Follow all applicable laws and refrain from posting unlawful or harmful content.

Violations of these rules may result in suspension or removal of membership without refund.

3. Payments and Refund Policy

• Membership fees are billed securely via Affinipay.

• Options: monthly recurring or annual membership at a discounted rate.

• Refunds: Fees are non-refundable except in rare circumstances as determined by BB.

• You authorize BB to charge your payment method for recurring fees until you cancel.

4. Termination and Cancellation

• You may cancel your membership anytime via your account or by contacting buds@bookkeepingbuds.com.

• BB may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms, nonpayment, or disruptive conduct.

• Termination includes removal from website access and Slack community.

5. Intellectual Property and Content Ownership

• All Bookkeeping Buds materials—including courses, templates, guides, event recordings, and branding—are the intellectual property of BB.

• Members may not copy, share, redistribute, or resell BB content without prior written consent.

• Member contributions in Slack or events may be used in educational materials for the community.

• Positive feedback or testimonials may be shared publicly only with your permission.

6. Events, Calls, and Recordings

• BB frequently hosts online calls, webinars, and events.

• Events may be recorded and shared with members; some may be publicly available.

• By attending, you consent to being recorded.

• You may keep your camera off or watch replays if you do not wish to appear.

• Note-taking apps or third-party recording tools are not permitted; BB provides official recordings.

7. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

• BB provides resources and community support but does not guarantee specific business outcomes.

• Members are solely responsible for decisions made based on discussions or resources within the community.

• To the maximum extent permitted by law, BB is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from membership or use of the Site.

8. Modifications to Terms and Services

• BB may update these Terms or modify Services at any time.

• Changes will be posted on the Site and effective immediately upon posting.

• Continued use of Services indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA.

• Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in state or federal courts located in Florida.

• You agree to this jurisdiction and waive any objections to venue.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or membership:
📧 buds@bookkeepingbuds.com