TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: October 4, 2026
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Empire Tax Specialist website, application request forms, communications, training information, and related services. By using this website or submitting information through our forms, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
ABOUT EMPIRE TAX SPECIALIST
Empire Tax Specialist provides tax preparation services, professional development, training, onboarding resources, and seasonal opportunities for aspiring and experienced tax professionals.
Information provided through this website is for general informational and application purposes. It does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, employment, or financial advice.
APPLICATION REQUESTS
Submitting an application request does not guarantee that you will receive a complete application, be accepted, be selected for an opportunity, receive clients, earn income, or enter into an employment or independent contractor relationship with Empire Tax Specialist.
Empire Tax Specialist may review applications and determine candidate eligibility at its sole discretion. Additional information, documentation, training, licensing, registration, background verification, agreements, or other requirements may be required before participation.
PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT TERMS
Accepted candidates may receive additional written information concerning training, onboarding, participation requirements, fees, deadlines, compensation, commission structures, and other program terms.
Any payment, enrollment, or participation decision will be governed by the written terms presented to the candidate before payment. Information displayed on this website does not replace a signed agreement or guarantee continued participation.
NO GUARANTEE OF CLIENTS OR EARNINGS
Empire Tax Specialist does not guarantee any specific number of clients, tax returns, commissions, profits, income, or business results.
Any examples, illustrations, estimates, or projections are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as promises or guarantees. Actual results depend on many factors, including individual effort, qualifications, experience, client acquisition, compliance, completed and funded returns, fees, expenses, and market conditions.
Participants are responsible for attracting, communicating with, and appropriately serving their clients unless different written terms are provided.
PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates and participants are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all credentials, registrations, education, insurance, bonds, permits, and other requirements applicable to their location and role.
These requirements may include a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number, state registration, continuing education, a tax preparer bond, fingerprinting, background checks, or other federal or state requirements.
Empire Tax Specialist may request proof of compliance before allowing participation or access to systems, training, or client information.
USER RESPONSIBILITIES
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
You agree not to submit false information, impersonate another person, interfere with the website, attempt unauthorized access, misuse confidential information, or use our services for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials, documents, training materials, client information, or business information provided to you.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
By providing your email address, you agree that Empire Tax Specialist may send communications concerning your application request, application status, appointments, requested information, onboarding, and next steps.
You may also receive promotional emails when permitted by law. You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions contained in the message.
TEXT MESSAGE TERMS
If you separately consent to receive nonmarketing text messages, Empire Tax Specialist may send messages regarding your application request, application status, appointments, reminders, and next steps.
If you separately consent to receive marketing and promotional text messages, Empire Tax Specialist may send information about training, seasonal opportunities, services, special offers, and updates.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages. Reply STOP to opt out of text messages or HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchase, application, selection, enrollment, or participation. You may withdraw your consent at any time by replying STOP.
Mobile telephone numbers, text-message opt-in information, and text-message consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
PRIVACY
Your use of this website and submission of personal information are also governed by the Empire Tax Specialist Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy is available at: https://apply.empiretaxspecialist.com/privacy-policy
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Empire Tax Specialist name, logos, website design, written materials, training materials, graphics, photographs, videos, downloads, processes, and other content are owned by or licensed to Empire Tax Specialist and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, sell, modify, share, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
Access to training or business materials does not transfer ownership rights to the recipient.
THIRD PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS
Our website or communications may contain links to third party websites, education providers, payment processors, software providers, or other services.
Empire Tax Specialist does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, policies, security, products, services, or actions of third parties. Your use of third party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.
WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website, application process, program information, or services at any time.
We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Empire Tax Specialist makes no warranties, express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, suitability, or results of using the website, application process, information, or services.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Empire Tax Specialist will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website, forms, information, communications, training materials, or third party services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Empire Tax Specialist and its owners, representatives, contractors, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, unlawful conduct, or infringement of another party’s rights.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute will be handled in an appropriate court located in California unless applicable law requires otherwise.
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Empire Tax Specialist may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgment of the updated Terms.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact:
Empire Tax Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 909-686-1829