Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Charity Accounting Partners website and any related services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Charity Accounting Partners is a trading name registered in England and Wales. References to "CAP", "we", "us", or "our" mean Charity Accounting Partners.
2. Our Services
Charity Accounting Partners provides specialist finance and accounting services to UK charities, including:
- Bookkeeping and management accounts
- Grant management and restricted fund tracking
- Virtual CFO and strategic finance support
- Finance transformation and systems implementation
Specific service terms, fees, and deliverables are agreed in individual engagement letters, which form a separate contract between CAP and the client charity.
3. Professional Standards
Our services are provided in accordance with UK accounting standards, the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice), and where applicable, the standards of relevant professional bodies including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
4. Website Use
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that breaches applicable UK laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our website, servers, or systems
- Use the website to transmit harmful, malicious, or unlawful content
- Reproduce, duplicate, or exploit any part of the website for commercial purposes without our permission
- Use automated systems or software to extract data from the website
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, templates, tools, and software, is the property of Charity Accounting Partners or its licensors and is protected by UK and international intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
6. Free Resources and Tools
We may provide free resources, guides, templates, and tools through our website. These are provided for general information and guidance only. While we endeavour to ensure accuracy, these resources should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your charity's specific circumstances. We recommend seeking professional guidance before making significant financial decisions.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by English law:
- The content on this website is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon as professional advice
- We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times or free from errors
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website
- Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the website shall not exceed £100
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by English law.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only, and we have no control over the content or availability of those sites. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any third-party content, products, or services.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Charity Accounting Partners, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your use of the website.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Charity Accounting Partners