Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 29, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping website (740books.com) and the services we provide. By accessing this site or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website or our services.

We may update these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page, and continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

1. Who We Are

740 Accounting & Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping, QuickBooks cleanup, and ongoing bookkeeping advisory services to trades businesses across Ohio and West Virginia. References to "we," "us," or "our" refer to 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping. References to "you" or "your" refer to anyone accessing this website or engaging our services.

2. Use of This Website

This website and its content are intended to provide general information about our services and to allow you to request a Free QuickBooks Review or contact us directly. You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use of this site by, anyone else.

3. Intellectual Property

Our content, your limited license. All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and design — is owned by or licensed to 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You may view and print pages from this site for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this site without our prior written permission.

Content you submit to us. If you submit information through our contact forms, reviews, or other channels, you grant 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that information solely in connection with providing and improving our services to you.

4. Our Services

740 Accounting & Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping, QuickBooks cleanup, employee training, and ongoing advisory services as outlined on our website and as agreed upon directly with each client. Specific scope, pricing, and terms for ongoing bookkeeping engagements are established separately between 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping and each client and are not governed by these website Terms alone.

We do not provide tax preparation, tax filing, tax planning, or tax strategy services. We coordinate with your existing CPA or tax preparer to provide clean, tax-ready records, but we do not replace that relationship.

5. Disclaimers

Third-party links. This website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites.

"As is" basis. This website and the general information it contains are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantee that the information on this site is complete, current, or error-free.

Not financial or legal advice. Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for personalized bookkeeping, accounting, tax, or legal advice specific to your business.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its general content. This limitation does not apply to the specific service agreements established directly between 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping and its bookkeeping clients, which are governed by their own terms.

7. Indemnification

You agree to hold 740 Accounting & Bookkeeping harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website or violation of these Terms.

8. SMS Messaging Terms

If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages from us, you agree to the following:

What we send: Appointment confirmations, scheduling reminders, and customer support messages related to services you've requested. We do not send promotional messages without your separate, explicit consent.

Cancellation: Text "STOP" at any time to stop receiving messages. Text "HELP" for assistance.

Carrier disclaimer: Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Data protection: Your phone number and SMS opt-in data will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Age requirement: You must be 18 years or older to opt in to SMS communications.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to this website at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

[FLAG: Using Ohio as the assumed governing state based on Kristal's Barnesville, OH business address. Confirm 740's actual state of legal registration before publishing — if the business is registered differently, this section needs to match.]

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this website will first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes will proceed to mediation, and if necessary, binding arbitration.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with its effective date. Your continued use of this website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us:

740 Accounting & Bookkeeping

Phone: (740) 238-0242

Email: kristal.belay@gmail.com

Website: 740books.com

740 Accounting & Bookkeeping is not a law firm, and these Terms of Service are not legal advice. We recommend consulting your own legal counsel to confirm these Terms fully meet your specific compliance obligations.