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Terms of Use

Welcome to Nootus.CA (“Platform”), operated by Nootus AI (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using Nootus.CA, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must stop using the platform immediately.

These Terms govern your use of:

  • Nootus.CA web application
  • AI agents and automation workflows
  • Client portals
  • Documentation and help center
  • Communication tools
  • Any service or feature provided under Nootus.CA

1. Eligibility

You must:

  • Be a licensed CA firm, tax professional, or authorized staff member
  • Provide accurate information during onboarding
  • Use the platform only for lawful compliance and accounting purposes

You are responsible for ensuring your staff and clients follow these Terms.

2. Account Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Ensure only authorized staff access your firm’s data
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • Keep your account information updated

You are responsible for all actions performed under your account.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the platform for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities
  • Upload malicious files, scripts, or harmful content
  • Attempt to bypass security controls
  • Reverse-engineer, copy, or replicate platform features
  • Misuse AI agents for non-compliance purposes
  • Interfere with platform performance or availability

Violation may result in suspension or termination.

4. Data Privacy & Protection

Your data is handled according to:

  • India’s DPDP Act (2023)
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Azure’s cloud security standards

We:

  • Store data in India-based Azure regions
  • Encrypt data in transit and at rest
  • Use Azure Front Door, Azure Gateway, and Google reCAPTCHA for protection
  • Do not sell or share your data with advertisers

You retain ownership of all client and firm data.

5. AI Agent Usage

Nootus.CA provides AI agents for automation. You acknowledge that:

  • AI outputs must be reviewed by qualified staff
  • AI suggestions are not legal or financial advice
  • You are responsible for final filings and submissions
  • AI may require documents or clarifications to complete workflows

AI agents assist your firm but do not replace professional judgment.

6. Service Availability

We strive for high uptime but do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted access
  • Error-free operation
  • Immediate resolution of issues

Scheduled maintenance or unexpected outages may occur.

We provide:

  • Status updates
  • Help center guidance
  • Support channels for urgent issues

7. Subscription & Billing

By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Pay fees according to your selected plan
  • Allow automatic renewal unless cancelled
  • Pay applicable taxes
  • Follow upgrade/downgrade rules

Non-payment may result in suspension.

8. Intellectual Property

All platform content, including:

  • Software
  • AI models
  • Workflows
  • Documentation
  • Branding
  • UI/UX

is owned by Nootus AI.

You may not:

  • Copy
  • Modify
  • Distribute
  • Resell
  • Create derivative works

without written permission.

9. Client Data & Compliance

You are responsible for:

  • Accuracy of client data
  • Timely uploads
  • Reviewing AI-generated drafts
  • Finalizing filings
  • Ensuring compliance with tax laws

Nootus.CA assists but does not guarantee compliance outcomes.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Violation of Terms
  • Misuse of platform
  • Security risks
  • Non-payment
  • Legal requirements

You may terminate your account anytime. Upon termination, data retention follows our Privacy Policy.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Nootus.CA is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • We are not responsible for errors caused by incorrect data uploads
  • We do not guarantee outcomes of tax filings or compliance processes

Your use of the platform is at your own risk.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the platform means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: legal@nootus.ca
Address: Nootus AI, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

By using Nootus.CA, you agree to operate responsibly, securely, and in alignment with these Terms of Use.

See also our Privacy Policy.