Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Boutique Books & Co. By accessing or using our website, services, contact forms, or online resources, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our website or working with us.

1. About Boutique Books & Co.
Boutique Books & Co. is a bookkeeping firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing bookkeeping services to businesses locally and across Canada.
Our services may include monthly bookkeeping, catch-up bookkeeping, cleanup bookkeeping, QuickBooks support, bank and credit card reconciliations, financial reporting, GST/HST bookkeeping support, accounts payable and receivable organization, and year-end bookkeeping preparation for accountants.
Boutique Books & Co. does not currently provide payroll services.

2. Use of This Website
This website is provided for general information about our bookkeeping services. By using this website, you agree that you will not use it for any unlawful purpose, attempt to interfere with the website’s security or functionality, submit false or misleading information, or copy website content without permission.
We may update, change, or remove website content at any time without notice.

3. No Financial, Legal, or Tax Advice
The information on this website is for general informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, tax, accounting, or professional advice.
Boutique Books & Co. provides bookkeeping support, but we do not replace the advice of a licensed accountant, tax professional, lawyer, or financial advisor. You should consult the appropriate professional before making financial, tax, or legal decisions.

4. Services and Engagements
Submitting a contact form, booking a consultation, or communicating with Boutique Books & Co. does not automatically create a client relationship.
A client relationship begins only when both parties agree to the scope of services, pricing, responsibilities, and any required onboarding steps.
Some services may require a signed agreement, proposal, or written confirmation before work begins.

5. Client Responsibilities
Clients are responsible for providing accurate, complete, and timely information needed for bookkeeping services.
This may include bank statements, credit card statements, receipts, invoices, QuickBooks access, business records, GST/HST information, and other relevant documents.
Boutique Books & Co. is not responsible for delays, errors, penalties, missed deadlines, or incomplete work caused by missing, inaccurate, or late information provided by the client.

6. Accuracy of Information
We make every reasonable effort to provide accurate bookkeeping services based on the information provided to us.
However, bookkeeping accuracy depends on complete and accurate client records. Boutique Books & Co. is not responsible for errors caused by missing documents, incorrect information, incomplete records, third-party software issues, bank feed errors, or client changes made without notice.

7. QuickBooks and Third-Party Software
Boutique Books & Co. may use QuickBooks or other third-party software to provide bookkeeping services.
We are not responsible for errors, outages, data loss, pricing changes, feature changes, or technical issues caused by third-party platforms, including QuickBooks, banks, payment processors, cloud storage providers, or other software systems.
Clients are responsible for maintaining their own software subscriptions unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Fees and Payments
Fees for bookkeeping services vary depending on the scope of work, transaction volume, number of accounts, complexity, cleanup needs, and ongoing service requirements.
Pricing will be discussed before services begin. Payment terms will be provided in a proposal, invoice, or service agreement.
Boutique Books & Co. reserves the right to pause or stop services if invoices are unpaid, payment information is invalid, or payment terms are not followed.

9. Cancellations and Service Changes
Clients may request to cancel or change services by contacting Boutique Books & Co. in writing.
Cancellation terms, notice periods, and final payment requirements may depend on the service agreement or proposal in place.
Boutique Books & Co. reserves the right to end services if a client fails to provide required information, misses payments, behaves inappropriately, or does not follow agreed terms.

10. Confidentiality
Boutique Books & Co. understands that bookkeeping involves sensitive business and financial information. We take confidentiality seriously and use reasonable steps to protect client information.
We will not intentionally share client information with unauthorized parties unless required to provide services, authorized by the client, or required by law.

11. Privacy
Personal information submitted through this website, contact forms, email, or service onboarding may be collected and used to respond to inquiries, provide services, manage client relationships, and operate our business.
For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

12. Website Content and Intellectual Property
All website content, including text, branding, graphics, images, service descriptions, layouts, and other materials, belongs to Boutique Books & Co. unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, publish, or use our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

13. Testimonials and Results
Testimonials on this website may reflect individual client experiences. They do not guarantee that every client will have the same experience or outcome.
Bookkeeping results depend on many factors, including the client’s business activity, quality of records, timeliness of information, and the scope of services provided.

14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Boutique Books & Co. is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of this website, reliance on website information, delays in service, third-party software issues, missing client information, or decisions made based on bookkeeping reports.
Our total liability, if any, will be limited to the amount paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

15. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, platforms, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only.
Boutique Books & Co. is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or services of third-party websites.

16. Email Communication
By contacting Boutique Books & Co., submitting a form, or booking a consultation, you agree that we may respond to you by email, phone, or other communication methods you provide.
If you sign up for newsletters, updates, or marketing emails, you may unsubscribe at any time. Canadian anti-spam rules apply to commercial electronic messages sent by businesses.

17. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and the applicable laws of Canada.
Any disputes related to these Terms, this website, or our services will be handled in the appropriate courts or legal forums in Nova Scotia, unless otherwise required by law.