Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

TL;DR

•We provide self-service tools only. Our analysis organizes and presents your Amazon purchase data along with statistical patterns of purchases that appear to be business-related based on your profession.
•The subscription fee is $35 per year, all-inclusive with no additional taxes or fees.
•Our service does not determine whether purchases/expenses -ultimately- qualify as tax deductions. We simply organize purchase data for your convenience and present statistical information that you may choose to reference and confirm as valid or not.
•Lofi Analytics Ltd. Co. is not a tax, law, or financial firm. We are not tax preparers, CPAs, attorneys, financial advisors, or any other protected professional title. We are not affiliated with Amazon, the IRS, or any tax authority.
•Your data is filtered on your device to remove personal information; we only receive order details relevant for analysis.
•You can cancel anytime and request a refund within 30 days of first subscription if you're not satisfied.

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Rainforest Tax Calculator ("Service"). By accessing or using this Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

We may update these Terms from time to time without specific notification beyond publishing the new Terms on our website. Your continued use of our Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Our Service provides organizational and analytical tools for your Amazon purchase history that independent contractors and self-employed individuals may find useful. Through statistical analysis and pattern recognition, we identify patterns in your purchase data that -might- indicate business-related expenses, without making any ultimate determination about their qualification as tax deductions.

Self-Help Nature: Our self-help service organizes and extends insights on data you already have. The use of our service is entirely optional and at your discretion.

What we provide:

Organization of your Amazon purchase data into categories relevant for tax preparation
Statistical general analysis to highlight purchases that may qualify as business expenses
Educational resources about common potential business expenses for your profession
Informational organization of your purchase data you can use as a reference (not a sole reference) when preparing your taxes or sharing with your tax professional

Important limitations:

Our Service is strictly informational and educational in nature
We do not provide tax advice, accounting services, or legal counsel
Our analysis does not replace professional tax preparation services
We cannot guarantee that identified deductions will be accepted by tax authorities
You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and applicability of information from our Service to your more specific off-platform tax situation

3. Account Registration and Data Submission

Account Creation: To use our Service, you must create an account and provide accurate information, including your profession and Amazon purchase history data.

Data Processing: Prior to transmission, your data is automatically filtered on your device to remove unnecessary personal information (such as billing details, addresses, etc.). Only relevant fields (order quantity, price, item names, order dates, and your profession) are uploaded.

User Consent: By creating an account, you consent to our collection, storage, and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

4. Payment and Refunds

Subscription Fee: Our Service operates on a subscription model. By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable fee of $35 per year (inclusive of all applicable taxes) via our payment processor (Stripe).

All-Inclusive Pricing: The subscription fee of $35 is all-inclusive. You will not be charged any additional taxes or fees beyond this amount.

Money-Back Guarantee: We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with the Service within 30 days of your subscription purchase, you may request a refund as outlined in our Refund Policy.

Billing: All charges are processed through Stripe, a secure third-party payment processor.

5. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

Be of legal age in your jurisdiction to enter into these Terms and use our Service
Provide accurate, complete, and current information during account registration and while using the Service
Take reasonable measures to secure your account credentials and prevent unauthorized access to your account
Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Not share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account
Acknowledge that failure to provide the necessary data may degrade or disable Service functionality
Use the information provided by our Service responsibly and in accordance with tax laws of your jurisdiction

6. Website Use and Restrictions

License to Use: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website and Service for your personal use.

Prohibited Activities: When using our Service, you agree not to:

Interfere with or disrupt the functionality or accessibility of the website
Use our Service for any illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful programs
Conduct unauthorized data collection, scraping, or automated activities
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our Service
Harass, intimidate, or infringe upon the rights of other users
Send unsolicited promotional material or "spam"

We reserve the right to restrict access to some or all of our Service, terminate accounts, or report violations to relevant authorities if we believe you are in breach of these provisions.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and software on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and code, are owned by or licensed to Lofi Analytics Ltd. Co. and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use: You may view and download content from our website for your personal, non-commercial use only.

Restrictions: You may not:

Republish or redistribute any content from our website
Sell, rent, or sublicense website materials
Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content for commercial purposes
Modify or create derivative works based on our content
Remove any copyright or other proprietary notices

8. Disclaimers

Not Operating Under Protected Titles: Lofi Analytics Ltd. Co. and its employees do not operate under any protected professional titles such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), attorney, tax preparer, Enrolled Agent (EA), tax professional, financial advisor, or any other regulated professional designation. We do not provide services that require professional licensure or certification in tax, law, or finance.

Educational and Informational Only: The Service is provided for informational and educational purposes only. We are not tax preparers, CPAs, attorneys, or financial advisors. The information and analyses provided do not constitute professional advice.

Self-Service Tool: Lofi Analytics Ltd. Co. (provider of rainforesttaxcalculator.com) is not a tax, law, or financial firm. We do not provide tax, legal, or financial services or advice. We provide self-service tools that organize and generally analyze your Amazon purchase data for your convenience and educational purposes only.

Nature and Limitations of Our Service: Our service uses statistical analysis and pattern recognition to organize your purchase data and highlight items that might be business-related based on general patterns. However, our analysis:

Is intended as a reference and information source, not a definitive determination
Cannot assess the specific context or circumstances of each purchase
Does not evaluate whether items meet the specific legal criteria for tax deductions in your situation
Makes no claim of 100% accuracy or completeness

Example: Our system may identify that a digital professional like a software engineer likely uses keyboards and monitors, and these items could potentially be business-related expenses based on the profession context. However, we cannot determine whether these specific purchases qualify as legitimate tax deductions in your situation, nor do we claim any authority to make such determinations. Only tax authorities can ultimately decide what qualifies as a legitimate tax deduction for your specific circumstances.

Important Distinction: Our service identifies items that appear to be business-related expenses based on statistical patterns. However, not all business expenses automatically qualify as tax deductions. Whether a business expense can be deducted on your tax return depends on tax laws, your specific situation, and various qualification criteria that only tax professionals or tax authorities can properly evaluate.

No Guarantee of Accuracy or Savings: While we strive to provide helpful analysis, we cannot guarantee that:

All potential business expenses/deductible items will be identified
Items identified as potentially deductible will qualify as legitimate business expenses for your specific context and situation
The identified potential deductions will result in tax savings or improve your tax return outcome
Tax authorities will accept deductions based on our analysis

Consult Professionals: We strongly recommend consulting with qualified tax professionals before claiming any potential deductions identified through our Service.

Service Availability: While we strive to provide consistent and reliable service, we do not make any warranties or guarantees regarding service uptime or availability. Our Service may experience outages, delays, or other interruptions due to various factors, including maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. Access to our Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

No Affiliation: We are an independent, third-party data processor. We are not affiliated with Amazon, the IRS, or any tax authority, nor do we claim any association with Amazon or its affiliates.

9. Limitation of Liability

For the purposes of this section, a "Covered Party" means: (a) Lofi Analytics Ltd. Co., our affiliates, and any officer, director, employee, contractor, agent or successor; and (b) each third-party service provider we work with, their affiliates, and any of their officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents or successors.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, a Covered Party is not liable for any liability arising out of or related to:

Content provided to you free-of-charge
Indirect or consequential loss or damage, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, profits, business opportunities, anticipated savings, or reputation harm
Inaccuracy, errors, or omissions in the analysis or content we provide
Unavailability or interruption of our Service
Any delay or failure in performance beyond the reasonable control of a Covered Party
Tax penalties, additional taxes owed, or professional fees incurred based on information provided through our Service
Any damages caused by viruses, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your device due to your use of our Service

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any consequences resulting from your provision of inaccurate or incomplete information when using our Service.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising from or relating to these Terms or our Service is limited to the lesser of: (a) the amount paid by you to us in the 12 months prior to the claim; or (b) $35.00 USD.

Nothing in these Terms will exclude or limit our liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any matter for which it would be illegal or unlawful for us to exclude or limit liability.

You agree to use the Service at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lofi Analytics Ltd. Co., our officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of our Service
Your access to third-party services through our Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Any action taken using your account
Your use of any content, analysis, or information provided through our Service

We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.

11. Termination

By You: You may terminate your account at any time via your account settings. Upon termination, all data associated with your account will be permanently deleted.

By Us: We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you violate these Terms or for any reason at our sole discretion, without prior notice.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or related in any way to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Wisconsin.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. If changes are significant, we will notify you through the Service or via email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: support@rainforesttaxcalculator.com