Terms of service

TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Last Updated: February 12, 2025

Welcome to the website of The RVA Accountant, PLLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using www.thervaaccountant.com (the “Website”), you (the “User” or “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Binding Contract
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The RVA Accountant, PLLC. By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and any additional terms or guidelines posted on our Website.

1.2 Eligibility
You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

2. No Professional Advice or Client Relationship

2.1 Informational Purposes Only
All materials provided on this Website, including text, graphics, images, and any other information, are for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as accounting advice, tax advice, legal advice, or any other professional advice on which you can rely.

2.2 No Client Relationship
Your use of this Website, including any communication via contact forms or email, does not create a client relationship between you and The RVA Accountant, PLLC. A formal client relationship with our firm is established only by entering into a written and signed engagement letter.

3. Services and Scope of Work

3.1 Service Descriptions
We may describe certain accounting, tax, or consulting services on this Website. However, any service descriptions do not constitute an offer to perform services. All services are subject to availability and to our acceptance. We reserve the right to decline to provide services to anyone in our sole discretion.

3.2 Engagement Letter Requirement
Before The RVA Accountant, PLLC can provide any professional services, we must execute a mutually agreed-upon engagement letter that outlines the specific scope of services, fees, and other relevant terms.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, videos, downloadable files, and software (collectively, the “Content”), is the exclusive property of The RVA Accountant, PLLC or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of the Content may violate copyright, trademark, or other laws.

4.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website and its Content for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not allow you to download, reproduce, or modify the Content, or any portion of it, except for normal caching or as otherwise expressly permitted in writing.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activities.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems or networks.

  • Use automated means (such as bots, crawlers, or data mining tools) to extract data from the Website, unless we provide express written permission.

  • Introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious or technologically harmful material.

5.2 Account Security
If you create an account (e.g., client portal access), you agree to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are responsible for all activities under your account.

6. Third-Party Links and Resources

6.1 Third-Party Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The RVA Accountant, PLLC. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites.

6.2 Disclaimer
Links to external websites are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes, and do not constitute an endorsement by The RVA Accountant, PLLC of the linked sites or the content, products, or services available thereon.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 No Warranty
YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE RVA ACCOUNTANT, PLLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7.2 No Guarantee
We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on this Website. We disclaim any liability for errors or omissions in the Content.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE RVA ACCOUNTANT, PLLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The RVA Accountant, PLLC, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses, claims, liabilities, damages, demands, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:

  • Your violation of these Terms.

  • Your misuse of the Website or Content.

  • Your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. SMS Text Messaging

If you provide us with your mobile phone number and opt in to receive SMS text messages, our SMS Terms & Conditions govern your participation in our SMS services. By opting in, you agree to receive text messages from us regarding appointment reminders, billing notifications, updates, or other informational/marketing messages. Message and data rates may apply; you can opt out at any time by texting “STOP” as set forth in our SMS Terms & Conditions.

11. Privacy Policy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and share your personal information.

12. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time and in our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this Website. Your continued use of the Website after such modifications signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website, or any portion of it, at any time and without notice, for any reason, including your violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If those negotiations fail, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration in Richmond,VA, under the rules of American Arbitration Association (AAA), and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, SMS Terms & Conditions, and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and The RVA Accountant, PLLC regarding your use of this Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or any aspect of our Website, please contact us:


The RVA Accountant, PLLC
3013 Woodcliff Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
Phone: (804) 923-4286
Email: info@thervaaccountant.com