Terms of Service

Our terms and conditions

Effective Date: 1/1/23

Last Updated: 11/19/24

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of 1099Problems.io ("the Website", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Important Disclaimer: The information on the Website is neither legal advice nor tax advice. We recommend that you speak to your tax advisor with any questions or concerns around tax reporting.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using 1099Problems.io, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.

2. Description of Services

1099Problems.io provides information aggregation services and resources to help users navigate the complex world of 1099 tax forms. Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Payment service provider matrix comparing terms, conditions, and 1099 filing requirements
  • Discussion forums for user inquiries and expert responses
  • Historical timeline of 1099-related facts and events
  • Software recommendations and reviews
  • Educational content and guidance on issuing 1099 forms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Subscription and Payment

Some services on the Website may require a paid subscription. By subscribing to premium services, you agree to:

  • Pay all fees associated with your subscription at the rates then in effect
  • Pay all applicable taxes
  • Authorize automatic recurring billing for subscription renewals

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. We reserve the right to change our subscription fees at any time, with reasonable notice provided to existing subscribers. Your continued use of the service after a fee change constitutes your agreement to the new fees.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Website to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
  • Use automated systems or bots to access the Website without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation of data, is the property of 1099Problems.io or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from the Website without prior written consent from 1099Problems.io, except for your personal, non-commercial use.

7. User-Generated Content

The Website may allow you to post content, including in discussion forums. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Website.

You retain ownership of your content but acknowledge that we may remove or modify any content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including if it violates these Terms.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. The information provided on the Website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 1099PROBLEMS.IO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Website
  • Any conduct or content of third parties on the Website
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or data
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 1099Problems.io, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which 1099Problems.io operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in that state.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: i_got@1099problems.io