1. Who We Are

Aupod is a digital platform offering tools and guidance to assist Australian individuals, freelancers, sole traders, and businesses in managing their tax affairs, financial records, and reporting obligations.

2. Eligibility

To use our platform, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be an Australian citizen, resident, or valid ABN holder
• Use our Services for lawful purposes

3. Your Responsibilities

By using Aupod, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information (income, deductions, ABN, etc.)
• Maintain confidentiality of your account and login credentials
• Comply with all applicable tax laws and ATO guidelines
• Review all tax documentation before final lodgement
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4. Pricing and Payments

• All fees for Services are clearly listed on our Pricing page and are quoted in AUD, inclusive of GST unless otherwise specified.
• Fees may be collected upfront or deducted from tax refunds (if you opt for “fee-from-refund”).
• Failure to pay may result in suspension or delay of services.

We reserve the right to change prices at any time but will notify users in advance.

5. Service Limitations

Aupod is not liable for:

• Delays caused by the ATO or third-party systems
• Incorrect tax outcomes caused by user data
• Technical issues beyond our control

Our platform does not guarantee refunds or compliance outcomes and is offered “as is.”

6. Consumer Guarantees

Under the Australian Consumer Law, you are entitled to guarantees that services will be:

• Provided with due care and skill
• Fit for the intended purpose
• Delivered within a reasonable time

If we fail to meet these guarantees, you may be entitled to a replacement, refund, or compensation.

7. Intellectual Property

All platform content, designs, graphics, branding, and underlying code are owned by Aupod or our licensors. You may not reuse or redistribute any content without our prior written consent.

8. Privacy

Your personal and financial information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). We never sell your data and only disclose it to partners or regulatory bodies when required by law or your consent.

You can opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or email us.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account:

• If you breach these Terms
• If you engage in fraud or unlawful conduct
• If your activity causes harm or risk to our platform or other users

10. Modifications

We may update these Terms from time to time. We’ll notify users via email or platform notices. Continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of NSW.