Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using The Accounting Cycle ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including our educational simulations, learning content, and related tools.

Description of Service

The Accounting Cycle provides interactive educational simulations and learning resources designed to help accounting students understand fundamental concepts including:

• Debits and credits
• The accounting cycle
• Financial statement preparation
• Journal entries and T-accounts
• Other foundational accounting concepts

The Service is intended as an educational supplement and should not replace formal accounting education, professional advice, or official course materials.

User Accounts

When you create an account or join our waitlist, you agree to:

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

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the Service to cheat on academic assignments or exams

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by The Accounting Cycle and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may use our educational content for personal, non-commercial learning purposes. Educators may use our content in classroom settings with proper attribution. Any other use requires our written permission.

Educational Disclaimer

The content provided through the Service is for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:

• Our content is not a substitute for professional accounting advice
• We do not guarantee that our content reflects the latest accounting standards
• Students should verify concepts with their instructors and official course materials
• We are not responsible for academic outcomes or exam results

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Accounting Cycle shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including:

• Loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses
• Errors or inaccuracies in content
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Any academic consequences resulting from use of the Service

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website.