Terms and
Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the lodgedAbroad website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Service Description

lodgedAbroad provides tax preparation assistance tools and software designed to help US citizens and residents living in Australia prepare their US tax returns. Our services include guided form completion, document organisation, and filing assistance. We are a tax preparation service, not a tax advisory firm. Our platform helps you organise and prepare tax documents based on the information you provide.

3. Disclaimer of Professional Advice

Important: lodgedAbroad is not a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or licensed tax attorney. The information and assistance provided through our services do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice.

Our tools are designed to assist with straightforward tax preparation scenarios. For complex tax situations including but not limited to significant investment income, business ownership, trust structures, tax disputes, or substantial foreign assets, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified tax professional.

You acknowledge that any decisions regarding your tax filings are made at your own discretion and risk. lodgedAbroad shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from your use of our services or reliance on information provided.

4. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• Providing accurate, complete, and truthful information
• Reviewing all tax documents before submission to the IRS
• Making all final decisions regarding your tax filings
• Maintaining copies of your tax records and supporting documents
• Meeting all applicable filing deadlines
• Paying any taxes, penalties, or interest owed to tax authorities

You understand that you are signing and submitting your own tax returns directly to the IRS and bear full responsibility for their accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.

5. Account Security

If you create an account with lodgedAbroad, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorised use of your account or any other security breach. lodgedAbroad shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the lodgedAbroad website and services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and underlying code, are the exclusive property of lodgedAbroad or its licensors and are protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, lodgedAbroad and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Tax penalties, interest, or additional taxes assessed by any authority
• Errors in tax calculations or form preparation
• Delays or failures in tax filing
• Any other damages arising from your use of our services

Our total liability for any claims arising from these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to lodgedAbroad in the twelve months preceding the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless lodgedAbroad and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of our services, your violation of these terms, your violation of any applicable laws, or your provision of inaccurate or incomplete information.

9. Termination of Service

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. Provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to these terms or your use of our services shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Australia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

11. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or your use of our services, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at support@lodgedabroad.com. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue formal resolution through mediation or the courts of Australia. You agree to participate in good faith in any mediation proceedings before pursuing litigation.

12. Amendments to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through our website or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of our services after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to periodically review these terms to stay informed of any updates.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: support@lodgedabroad.com