Plain English summary: Starters is a read-only financial oversight tool. It does not modify your accounting records. You own your data. We provide the software as-is, and while we work hard to make it accurate, you are responsible for your firm's final financial decisions and outputs.
These Terms of Service and End User License Agreement ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the "User," "you," or "your") and Starters, Inc. ("Starters," "we," "us," or "our") governing your use of the Starters software platform and related services (the "Service").
By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Starters is a multi-tenant B2B SaaS platform designed for fractional controllers, accounting firms, and CPA firms to automate and streamline month-end close processes. The Service includes:
The Service is read-only with respect to QuickBooks Online. Starters does not create, modify, or delete any records in your accounting system.
To use the Service, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account.
The Service uses a hierarchical access model. Firm Owners may invite Controllers, Junior Accountants, and Client Viewers. Each role has defined permissions. You are responsible for managing access within your firm.
If you are a Firm Owner, you are responsible for ensuring all members of your firm comply with these Terms and that client data is handled appropriately.
Subject to these Terms, Starters grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes during the term of your subscription.
This license does not include the right to sublicense, resell, or create derivative works based on the Service.
You agree not to:
You retain all ownership rights to data you submit to or generate through the Service ("Customer Data"), including financial data synced from QuickBooks Online. Starters does not claim ownership of your Customer Data.
By using the Service, you grant Starters a limited license to access, process, and use your Customer Data solely to provide and improve the Service, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Starters syncs data from QuickBooks Online but is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the underlying accounting data. You are responsible for ensuring your accounting records are accurate.
Responses from the Starters AI assistant are generated from your financial data using predefined query patterns. While we aim for accuracy, AI-generated responses should not be treated as professional accounting, tax, or financial advice. Always verify important figures against your source data.
The Service integrates with Intuit QuickBooks Online. By connecting your QuickBooks account, you authorize Starters to access your QuickBooks data in read-only mode.
During the MVP / private beta period, Starters may offer the Service at no charge or at promotional pricing. Commercial pricing, when applicable, will be communicated in advance and governed by a separate order form or subscription agreement.
All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing. Starters reserves the right to change pricing with advance notice to existing subscribers.
The Service, including its software, design, AI systems, query patterns, and documentation, is owned by Starters and protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of any Starters intellectual property to you.
Feedback you provide about the Service may be used by Starters without obligation to you.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. STARTERS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT AI-GENERATED OUTPUTS WILL BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE.
Starters is a financial oversight and communication tool. It is not a licensed accounting firm, CPA, financial advisor, or tax advisor. The outputs of the Service do not constitute professional accounting or financial advice.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STARTERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL STARTERS' TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Starters and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
Either party may terminate access to the Service at any time. Starters may suspend or terminate your account immediately for material breach of these Terms.
Upon termination, your license to use the Service ends. Starters will make your Customer Data available for export for 30 days following termination, after which it may be deleted.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notice at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
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