Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Mueller Forensics ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the website muellerforensics.com (the "Website").

By accessing or using our Website, 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 must not access or use our Website.

2. Website Purpose and Scope

This Website provides information about Mueller Forensics' professional forensic accounting services and allows potential clients to contact us for consultations. Key points:

• Informational Purpose: The Website is for informational purposes only
• Not Legal or Financial Advice: Content does not constitute professional advice, legal counsel, or financial recommendations
• No Client Relationship: Using this Website does not create a client-professional relationship
• Formal Engagement Required: Professional services require a formal engagement letter

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Website to:

• Learn about our forensic accounting services
• Contact us for potential professional engagements
• Access publicly available information about our firm
• Review our qualifications and experience

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or illegal activity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Website using automated means
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation or servers
• Use the Website to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any portion of the Website without permission
• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

4. No Professional Relationship

• Engagement Letter Required: A professional relationship begins only upon execution of a formal engagement letter
• No Confidentiality: Information submitted through the Website should not be considered confidential until a formal engagement is established
• Conflict Checks: We reserve the right to decline representation based on conflicts of interest
• Statute of Limitations: Do not rely on Website use as preserving any legal rights or deadlines

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Property

All content on this Website is owned by or licensed to Mueller Forensics and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws:

• Website design, layout, and graphics
• Text content, articles, and written materials
• Mueller Forensics name, logo, and branding
• Images, photographs, and multimedia content
• Software, code, and technical infrastructure

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include any right to:

• Reproduce or copy content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Use content on other websites or platforms
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as Google Fonts, Cloudflare, or social media platforms). Please note:

• No Endorsement: We do not endorse or control third-party websites
• No Responsibility: We are not responsible for third-party content, privacy policies, or practices
• Your Risk: You access third-party websites at your own risk
• Review Policies: We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites

7. Disclaimers and Warranties

7.1 "As Is" Basis

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the results obtained from using the Website

7.2 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• We make no warranties regarding the accuracy of Website content
• Information may become outdated or incomplete
• We reserve the right to modify content without notice
• Professional advice should be obtained for specific situations

8. Limitation of Liability

This limitation applies to damages of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
• Unauthorized access to your information
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Reliance on information obtained through the Website

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total liability exceed $100.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mueller Forensics, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Any content you submit through the Website

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Greenville County, South Carolina. You consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts and waive any objection to venue.

11. Professional Standards Compliance

Mueller Forensics is subject to professional standards and regulations, including:

• AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Governing ethical obligations of CPAs
• South Carolina Board of Accountancy: State regulatory requirements
• Independence Requirements: Restrictions on certain client relationships
• Conflict of Interest Rules: Prohibitions on representing adverse parties

These professional obligations may require us to decline representation or terminate relationships in certain circumstances, regardless of these Terms.

12. Data Security and Transmission

While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• No internet transmission is completely secure
• We cannot guarantee absolute security of data
• You transmit information at your own risk
• Do not transmit highly sensitive information through the contact form
• See our Privacy Policy for detailed information

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes may be communicated through:

• Prominent notice on the Website homepage
• Email notification (if we have your email address)
• Notice upon your next visit to the Website

Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time
• Remove or disable any content without notice
• Take appropriate legal action for violations of these Terms
• Cooperate with law enforcement authorities

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification shall survive termination.

15. Severability and Waiver

15.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mueller Forensics regarding use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

17. Contact Information

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