Terms of Service

By accessing or using the Abode Cost Segregation website, platform, tools, or services (collectively, the “Service”), you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Abode Cost Segregation (“Abode,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or in-app notification.

Abode provides AI-powered cost segregation studies for real estate properties, primarily short-term rental (STR) investments. The Service generates reports that classify property assets into IRS depreciation categories based on information provided by the User.

The Service is a software tool that generates informational reports. Abode is not an accounting firm, engineering firm, tax advisory firm, or law firm. The Service does not provide tax advice, legal advice, financial advice, or engineering services.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and truthfulness of all information you provide to Abode, including but not limited to: property details, purchase price, acquisition date, property characteristics, amenities, square footage, improvements, and any other data submitted through the Service.

You represent and warrant that:

• All information you provide is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge;
• You have the legal right and authority to provide such information;
• You are the owner or authorized representative of the property for which the study is requested;
• You will not provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information;
• You understand that the accuracy of the study output is directly dependent on the accuracy of the information you provide.

Abode relies entirely on User-provided data to generate its reports. We do not independently verify, audit, or inspect any property or data submitted by Users. Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the data you provide may result in an inaccurate study.

THE SERVICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE TAX ADVICE, LEGAL ADVICE, FINANCIAL ADVICE, ACCOUNTING ADVICE, OR ENGINEERING SERVICES. ALL REPORTS, ESTIMATES, SAVINGS CALCULATIONS, AND STUDY OUTPUTS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You should consult with a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA), tax attorney, or other licensed tax professional before making any tax decisions based on the Service output;
• You are solely responsible for determining how to use the information provided by the Service in your tax filings;
• Tax laws and regulations are subject to change and vary by jurisdiction;
• Abode makes no guarantees regarding IRS acceptance of any study or the tax savings you may or may not realize;
• The Service is a tool to assist your tax professional — it is not a substitute for professional tax advice.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ABODE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, TAX SAVINGS, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your use of or inability to use the Service;
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the study output, whether caused by User-provided data or the Service's analysis;
• Any IRS audit, tax assessment, penalty, interest, or adverse tax outcome arising from or related to the use of the Service;
• Any reliance on the Service output without independent verification by a qualified tax professional;
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data;
• Any changes in tax law, IRS regulations, or depreciation rules that affect the applicability of a study.

IN NO EVENT SHALL ABODE'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ABODE FOR THE SPECIFIC STUDY GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. THIS CAP APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT IF YOU OR YOUR PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN IRS AUDIT, TAX EXAMINATION, OR ANY GOVERNMENT INQUIRY RELATED TO A COST SEGREGATION STUDY GENERATED BY THE SERVICE:

• Abode is not responsible for defending you in any audit or tax proceeding;
• Abode does not provide audit defense, representation, or support unless separately agreed to in writing;
• The accuracy of the study is contingent upon the accuracy of the information you provided;
• Abode makes no warranty or guarantee that any study will withstand IRS scrutiny;
• You are solely responsible for any taxes, penalties, interest, or fees resulting from an audit.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Abode and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) any inaccuracy in the data you provided; (c) any tax filing or decision you make based on the Service output; or (d) any violation of these Terms.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Without limiting the foregoing, Abode does not warrant that:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations;
• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;
• The results or outputs obtained from the Service will be accurate, reliable, or complete;
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected;
• The study will result in any specific amount of tax savings.

The Service is offered at a per-property, one-time fee as displayed at the time of purchase. All fees are non-refundable once a study has been initiated, except as required by applicable law.

You agree to pay all fees associated with the Service. By providing payment information, you authorize Abode to charge your payment method for the agreed-upon amount. All prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD).

If a study cannot be completed due to insufficient or invalid data provided by you, Abode may, at its sole discretion, offer a partial refund or credit toward a future study.

All content, software, algorithms, reports, templates, designs, and materials provided through the Service are the intellectual property of Abode or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Upon payment, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the study generated for your property solely for your personal tax planning purposes. You may not resell, redistribute, publish, or sublicense any study or report generated by the Service.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to: violation of these Terms, suspected fraudulent activity, or misuse of the Service. Upon termination, your right to access the Service will immediately cease.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

You agree that:

• Arbitration shall take place in the state where Abode is incorporated or, at Abode's discretion, remotely via video conference;
• The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding;
• You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration;
• Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees unless the arbitrator determines otherwise.

For claims under $10,000, the parties agree to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation before initiating arbitration.

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

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.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, constitute the entire agreement between you and Abode regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

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

Abode Cost Segregation
Email: legal@abodecostseg.com
Support: support@abodecostseg.com