End-User License Agreement

1. Introduction

This End-User License Agreement ("EULA" or "Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Elevate Marketing Inc. ("Elevate," "we," "us," or "our") governing your use of the Elevate Accounting Sync application and related services (collectively, the "Application").

The Application is an internal accounting automation tool that integrates with Intuit QuickBooks Online ("QuickBooks" or "QBO") to retrieve financial data for management reporting purposes. By accessing or using the Application, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree, do not use the Application.

2. License Grant

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Elevate grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Application solely for the purpose of:

Connecting to your authorized QuickBooks Online account via OAuth 2.0
Retrieving financial transaction data, account balances, and reports from QuickBooks
Viewing and exporting retrieved data for internal business management and reporting

This license does not grant you any rights to the underlying source code, intellectual property, or proprietary technology of the Application.

3. Scope of Use and Restrictions

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Application to:

Authorize the Application to access your QuickBooks Online company data
Pull transaction records, purchase data, payment data, and profit-and-loss reports
Use retrieved data for internal bookkeeping, tax preparation, and management reporting

3.2 Restrictions

You shall not:

Use the Application for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Application
Sublicense, sell, lease, rent, or distribute access to the Application to any third party
Use the Application to access QuickBooks accounts for which you are not authorized
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Application or its related systems
Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Application
Use the Application to store, transmit, or process data in violation of Intuit's terms of service or developer policies

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of the Application, you are responsible for:

Authorization: Ensuring you have proper authorization to access the QuickBooks Online account(s) you connect to the Application
Credentials: Maintaining the confidentiality and security of your QuickBooks login credentials and OAuth authorization
Accuracy: Verifying the accuracy of any data retrieved through the Application before using it for financial decisions, tax filings, or regulatory reporting
Compliance: Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and Intuit's terms of service when using the Application
Revocation: Promptly revoking the Application's access if you suspect unauthorized use or if you no longer wish to use the service

5. QuickBooks Online Data Access

5.1 Data Retrieved

The Application accesses the following types of data from your QuickBooks Online account through the Intuit QuickBooks API:

Transaction records (purchases, payments, deposits)
Account balances and chart of accounts
Profit and Loss (P&L) reports
Vendor and customer lists

5.2 OAuth 2.0 Authorization

The Application uses the OAuth 2.0 protocol, as required by Intuit, to securely access your QuickBooks data. This means:

You explicitly authorize the Application through Intuit's secure login flow
The Application never sees or stores your QuickBooks username or password
Authorization tokens are used to access data on your behalf
You may revoke the Application's access at any time through your QuickBooks account settings (Apps > Manage Apps)

5.3 Data Storage and Security

OAuth 2.0 access and refresh tokens are stored in Google Cloud Firestore with the following security measures:

Encryption at rest using Google Cloud's default encryption
Access restricted via Google Cloud IAM (Identity and Access Management) policies
All data transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encrypted connections
Application hosted on Google Cloud Run with built-in security controls

Retrieved financial data is used for internal reporting and may be exported to private Google Sheets. No financial data is stored permanently within the Application beyond the current session unless explicitly exported by the user.

5.4 Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, lease, or share your QuickBooks financial data with any third parties. Data retrieved from QuickBooks is used solely for the purposes described in this Agreement.

6. Third-Party Services Disclaimer

The Application integrates with QuickBooks Online, a product of Intuit Inc. Please note:

The Application is developed and operated by Elevate Marketing Inc. and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Intuit Inc.
QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, and Intuit are trademarks of Intuit Inc., registered in the United States and other countries
Your use of QuickBooks Online is governed by Intuit's own terms of service and privacy policy
Elevate is not responsible for any changes to, outages of, or issues with the QuickBooks Online service or Intuit's APIs

The Application also relies on Google Cloud Platform services (Cloud Run, Firestore). Your use of these services is subject to Google's terms of service.

7. Intellectual Property

The Application, including its design, code, features, and documentation, is the intellectual property of Elevate Marketing Inc. and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This EULA does not transfer any ownership rights to you.

8. Termination

8.1 Termination by You

You may terminate this Agreement at any time by:

Discontinuing use of the Application
Revoking the Application's OAuth access through your QuickBooks Online account settings (navigate to Apps > Manage Apps)
Contacting us at [email protected] to request disconnection

8.2 Termination by Elevate

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Application at any time, with or without notice, if:

You breach any term of this Agreement
We are required to do so by law or by Intuit's developer policies
We discontinue the Application or the QuickBooks integration

8.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Application ceases immediately. We will delete any stored OAuth tokens associated with your account. Any data previously exported by you (e.g., to Google Sheets) remains in your possession and is your responsibility.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, ELEVATE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Application will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
The data retrieved from QuickBooks will be accurate, complete, or current
The Application will meet your specific requirements
Any defects or errors will be corrected

You acknowledge that the Application is a tool to assist with data retrieval and reporting, and should not be relied upon as the sole source of truth for financial, tax, or regulatory decisions. Always consult with a qualified accountant or financial professional.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ELEVATE MARKETING INC., ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Financial losses arising from reliance on data retrieved through the Application
Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Damages resulting from interruption or cessation of the QuickBooks API or third-party services

IN NO EVENT SHALL ELEVATE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO ELEVATE FOR USE OF THE APPLICATION IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Elevate Marketing Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use or misuse of the Application
Your breach of this Agreement
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
Your unauthorized access to QuickBooks accounts

12. Changes to This Agreement

We reserve the right to modify this EULA at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated Agreement on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Application after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email or through the Application.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.