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Terms and Conditions
The Client Portal Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between HBLA Certified Public Accountants, Inc. (“HBLA” or “Firm”) and the Client (“You”) effective on the date it is executed to by the HBLA’s  representative. The use of the Client Portal is conditioned upon your acceptance of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. By using the portal you agree to these terms and conditions.

Description of Service
HBLA provides a Client Portal to permit easy and secure electronic transfer of documents between You and the Firm and to permit Client access to certain documents created or maintained by the Firm. By using any feature of the Firm’s Client Portal, Client consents to the following terms and conditions and acknowledges that the Firm is relying on your consent in allowing you to use the Firm’s Client Portal. Your continued use of the Firm’s Client Portal after the posting of any amended terms and conditions shall constitute your agreement to be bound by any such changes. The Firm may modify, suspend, discontinue or restrict the use of any portion of the Firm’s Client Portal, including the availability of any portion of the content at any time, without notice or liability.

The HBLA Client Portal provides authorized clients with access to information displayed on the portal for inquiries and deliveries of documents and communications for their account only. The information, documents, and communications on the portal are provided as a convenient resource to clients and may be used for informational purposes only. The information contained on this site should NOT be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal, or other competent advisors.

User Password and Security
Using the portal and its related services requires the use of a password and a user name. The Firm will set up a Client logon account for your use. Initial logon credentials will be transmitted to the designee by email, which will then be changed by you.

The confidentiality of your password and account is your responsibility. Any activities that occur under your account are your responsibility. You acknowledge that the use of username and password is an adequate form of security. You are solely responsible for (1) authorizing, monitoring, controlling access to and maintaining the strict confidentiality of your username and password, (2) not allowing an unauthorized person to use your username or password, (3) any charges or damages that may be incurred as a result of your neglect to maintain the strict confidentiality of your username and password, and (4) promptly notifying the Firm when a username should be deleted due to security concerns or otherwise. The Firm is not liable for any harm related to the misuse or theft of usernames or passwords, disclosure of usernames or passwords, or your authorization to allow another person or entity to access and use the Firm’s Client Portal using your username or password.

You shall immediately notify the Firm of any unauthorized use of your username or password and any breach of confidentiality.

WARRANTIES 
HBLA will use its best efforts to make the Client Portal secure from unauthorized access.  The Client Portal application will be updated and virus-scanned regularly.  However, you recognize that there is not completely secure system for electronic data transfer.

HBLA MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE EFFICACY OF THE SECURITY OF THE CLIENT PORTAL. THE CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND THE FIRM SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTIES AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. THE FIRM, ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PORTAL, ITS CONTENT, SECURITY OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN. THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE CLIENT PORTAL’S FUNCTIONS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE FIRM’S CLIENT PORTAL OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Changes to Terms and Conditions of Use
HBLA reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and notices under which the portal is offered. This Agreement and the services contemplated by it may be terminated by either the Firm or Client with or without cause and with or without notice at any time. The Firm may at any time terminate in whole or in part the Firm’s Client Portal without notice or liability.

Confidentiality, Information Protection, and Protection of Data
Notwithstanding any existing legal or contractual obligations regarding confidentiality between you and HBLA, you undertake to treat all knowledge relating to business secrets, which come into your possession, as confidential. You shall assure that any protected data, which comes into your possession through the use of the portal, is not transmitted to any unauthorized person. In partial consideration of the opportunity to access the resources of the portal concerning your account, you agree to maintain the strict confidentiality of access of the portal and its data to you and your authorized employees and to indemnify and hold harmless HBLA and its officers, shareholders, and employees and their heirs, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, losses, damages, judgments, costs, and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and liabilities of every kind that may arise from your or your employees’ use of the portal or because of violation of these terms and conditions of use.

This is the entire agreement between the Firm and Client regarding its subject matter. This Agreement does not modify or affect any existing or future engagement letter or agreement between the Firm and Client. The Firm may, in its discretion alter, add to or delete the Terms and Conditions from time to time without any prior notice.

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