Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Booksmaster software and services. By downloading, installing, or using Booksmaster, you agree to these Terms.

1. License Grant

Founding Member ($70 Lifetime)

Purchase grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to:

• Install and use Booksmaster on devices you own or control
• Receive all future updates and bug fixes at no additional cost
• Use the software for business or personal bookkeeping purposes

Limitations: Limited to first 500 purchasers. All sales are final—no refunds.

Online Edition ($70/Year) - Coming 2026

Annual subscription includes all Founding Member features plus cloud services. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled.

Standard Offline ($200 Lifetime)

Same perpetual license as Founding Member, available after founding period closes.

2. Acceptable Use

You may use Booksmaster for:

• Business bookkeeping and expense tracking
• Personal financial record keeping
• Tax preparation and reporting

You may NOT:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software
• Redistribute or resell the software
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Use the software for illegal activities or fraudulent purposes
• Share your license key with others

3. Third-Party Services

Google Gemini API

AI-powered receipt scanning uses your Google API key. You are responsible for:

• Obtaining and maintaining your Google API key
• Complying with Google's terms of service and usage limits
• Any costs associated with API usage

Important: We strongly recommend using a Tier 1 paid Google API account (approximately $2/month for typical usage) rather than the free tier. The free tier has strict rate limits that can cause failures when processing large batches of receipts. Tier 1 provides reliable, uninterrupted service for batch processing.

Booksmaster is not responsible for Google API availability, accuracy, or changes to their service.

4. Software Updates

We may release updates that:

• Fix bugs and security vulnerabilities
• Add new features and improvements
• Modify or remove features

Updates are provided free of charge to lifetime license holders. We recommend enabling auto-updates for security.

5. Data and Privacy

Your data is stored locally on your device. We do not:

• Have access to your financial records
• Store your receipts or transactions on our servers
• Sell or share your data with third parties

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

6. Refund Policy

All sales are final. Due to the nature of digital software and our anti-abuse policy, we do not offer refunds on lifetime license purchases.

We encourage you to:

• Review all features and screenshots before purchasing
• Check system requirements for compatibility
• Join our mailing list for product updates and launch announcements
• Contact support with pre-purchase questions

Annual Subscriptions (Coming 2026)

Online edition subscriptions may be canceled at any time. No refunds will be provided for partial subscription periods, but cancellation prevents future charges.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

Tax and Accounting Disclaimer

Booksmaster is a bookkeeping tool, not a substitute for professional accounting or tax advice. You are responsible for:

• Accuracy of data entered into the system
• Proper categorization of expenses for tax purposes
• Compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Consulting with qualified tax professionals for advice

We make no guarantees regarding:

• AI accuracy (though we target 90%+ with learning)
• Tax compliance or audit protection
• Suitability for specific business types or tax situations

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Booksmaster and its developers shall not be liable for:

• Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Errors in AI categorization or receipt parsing
• Tax penalties or IRS audit issues
• Data loss due to hardware failure or user error

Maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid for the software ($70 or $200).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Booksmaster from claims arising from:

• Your use of the software
• Violation of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Tax filing errors or omissions

9. Termination

We may terminate your license if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Use the software for illegal purposes
• Abuse support resources or engage in fraud

Upon termination, you must stop using the software and may uninstall it. Refunds are not provided for terminated licenses.

10. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect:

• New features or pricing changes
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Clarifications based on user feedback

Changes will be posted with an updated date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Major changes may be communicated via email (if provided).

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

12. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

Email: manny@aialchemist.net
Support: Visit our support page

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Booksmaster regarding use of the software.