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Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Tax Disclaimer for J.L. Bell & Co.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 May, 2026

Purpose

J.L. Bell & Co. respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website, booking forms, contact forms, client communications, and related online tools.

For purposes of this policy, “J.L. Bell & Co.,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to J.L. Bell & Co. and any related legal entity operating under that name.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your name

  • Business name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business location

  • Information submitted through contact forms or booking forms

  • Information about your business, bookkeeping needs, software, transaction volume, cleanup needs, or service interests

  • Payment or billing information, if applicable

  • Communications you send to us by email, phone, text, form submission, or client portal

We may also collect limited website usage information through cookies, analytics tools, hosting services, or similar technologies. This may include browser type, device information, pages visited, general location information, and how visitors interact with the website.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule consultations

  • Provide bookkeeping, financial reporting, cleanup, tax-ready support, or business consulting services

  • Prepare quotes or service recommendations

  • Communicate with clients and prospective clients

  • Process payments or manage billing, if applicable

  • Improve our website, services, and client experience

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal, administrative, or professional obligations

Sensitive Information

Please do not submit Social Security numbers, bank login credentials, account passwords, full tax returns, or other highly sensitive information through general website forms or unsecured messages.

If sensitive documents or financial records are needed, J.L. Bell & Co. will provide instructions for secure sharing.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only as needed with trusted service providers or professional resources, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Scheduling or booking platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Email and communication tools

  • Client portal or file-sharing systems

  • Analytics providers

  • Professional advisors, if needed

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required

These third parties may process information only as needed to help us operate the business, provide services, or comply with applicable requirements.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve performance, and enhance the visitor experience. You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information submitted to us. However, no website, email system, or electronic transmission method is completely secure. You should avoid submitting highly sensitive information through general website forms unless secure instructions have been provided.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. You may also request that we stop sending nonessential communications.

To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:

contact@jlbellco.com

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business owners and adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, contact:

J.L. Bell & Co.
Email: contact@jlbellco.com
Phone: (682) 207-7950

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 01 May, 2026

Purpose

These Terms of Use govern your use of the J.L. Bell & Co. website, booking pages, contact forms, and related online content. By using this website, submitting a form, scheduling a consultation, or communicating with us through the website, you agree to these Terms of Use.

Website Purpose

This website provides general information about J.L. Bell & Co. and its services, which may include bookkeeping, financial reporting, bookkeeping cleanup, tax-ready organization, software setup support, payroll or 1099 support, budgeting, cash flow planning, and business consulting.

The information on this website is for general informational purposes only. It should not be treated as legal, tax, accounting, financial, or business advice for your specific situation.

No Client Relationship From Website Use

Using this website, submitting a form, sending a message, or scheduling a consultation does not create a client relationship with J.L. Bell & Co.

A client relationship is created only after J.L. Bell & Co. accepts the engagement and both parties complete any required agreement, onboarding steps, and payment arrangements.

Service Scope

The scope of services will depend on the package, project, or engagement agreed to in writing. Services may vary based on your business structure, transaction volume, number of accounts, cleanup needs, payroll activity, reporting complexity, and other factors.

J.L. Bell & Co. may decline or discontinue services if the requested work falls outside the agreed scope, requires unsupported access, involves incomplete or inaccurate information, or requires services we are not authorized or able to provide.

Pricing and Quotes

Any pricing shown on the website is “starting at” pricing unless otherwise stated. Final pricing may vary based on transaction volume, number of accounts, cleanup needs, payroll activity, reporting requirements, software needs, and overall engagement complexity.

A final quote or engagement price is not guaranteed until confirmed in writing by J.L. Bell & Co.

Client Responsibilities

Clients and prospective clients are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and complete information

  • Responding to requests in a timely manner

  • Reviewing reports, summaries, and deliverables

  • Providing access to necessary software or records

  • Keeping personal and business activity separated where possible

  • Maintaining accurate source documents

  • Consulting appropriate licensed professionals when needed

  • Making final decisions regarding their business, tax, legal, or financial matters

J.L. Bell & Co. is not responsible for errors, delays, penalties, or other issues caused by incomplete, inaccurate, missing, or late information provided by the client.

Scheduling, Cancellations, and Consultations

Consultations and client meetings may be scheduled through the website, booking platform, client portal, or direct communication.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so as early as possible. Repeated missed appointments or late cancellations may affect future booking availability.

Free consultations are intended to determine whether J.L. Bell & Co. may be a good fit for your needs. They do not include full bookkeeping cleanup, tax preparation, financial analysis, or detailed advisory services unless otherwise agreed in writing.

No Guarantees

J.L. Bell & Co. does not guarantee specific tax savings, refund amounts, audit outcomes, business results, profit increases, cash flow improvements, financing approvals, or other financial outcomes.

Any reports, summaries, recommendations, or advisory discussions are based on the information available at the time and should be reviewed carefully by the client.

Website Content

We try to provide accurate and useful information, but we do not guarantee that all website content is complete, current, or error-free. Website content may be updated, changed, or removed at any time.

You should not rely solely on website content when making tax, legal, accounting, financial, or business decisions.

Third-Party Tools and Links

This website may use or link to third-party platforms, including website hosting, scheduling, payment processing, email, analytics, client portal, or file-sharing tools.

J.L. Bell & Co. is not responsible for the content, security, policies, or performance of third-party websites or services.

Intellectual Property

The content, branding, layout, logo, images, text, and other materials on this website are owned by J.L. Bell & Co. or used with permission. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or use website materials for commercial purposes without written permission.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, J.L. Bell & Co. is not responsible for damages arising from your use of the website, reliance on general website content, technical issues, unavailable website features, third-party tools, or information submitted incorrectly through forms or communications.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

J.L. Bell & Co.
Email: contact@jlbellco.com
Phone: (682) 207-7950

Tax Disclaimer

Effective Date: 01 May, 2026

General Tax Support

J.L. Bell & Co. may provide bookkeeping, financial reporting, document organization, tax-ready cleanup, software setup support, and business consulting services.

Tax-ready support is intended to help organize records, summarize financial information, and prepare cleaner books for review by the client, tax preparer, CPA, enrolled agent, attorney, or other qualified professional.

No Tax Filing Unless Expressly Authorized

Unless expressly agreed in writing, J.L. Bell & Co. does not file tax returns, submit tax forms, or represent clients before the IRS, state tax agencies, or other taxing authorities.

Tax return preparation and filing services are provided only where properly authorized, registered, and included in a written engagement.

No Legal, Tax, or Accounting Advice From Website Content

Information on this website is general in nature. It should not be relied on as legal, tax, accounting, financial, or business advice for a specific situation.

Tax laws, reporting requirements, deadlines, deductions, credits, and filing obligations may vary based on your facts and circumstances. You should consult the appropriate professional before making tax, legal, accounting, or financial decisions.

Client Responsibility

Clients are responsible for providing complete and accurate records, reviewing reports and summaries, and making final decisions regarding tax filings, tax elections, deductions, credits, entity structure, accounting methods, and other tax matters.

J.L. Bell & Co. is not responsible for tax penalties, interest, missed deadlines, filing errors, or other issues caused by inaccurate, incomplete, missing, or late information provided by the client.

Tax-Ready Does Not Mean Tax Filed

References to “tax-ready,” “tax support,” “tax-ready cleanup,” or similar phrases mean that records may be organized and summarized for tax preparation purposes. These terms do not mean that a tax return has been prepared, reviewed, approved, filed, or guaranteed.

No Tax Outcome Guarantee

J.L. Bell & Co. does not guarantee tax savings, refund amounts, deduction eligibility, audit results, filing outcomes, or acceptance of any tax position by the IRS or any state or local tax authority.

Secure Document Sharing

Please do not submit Social Security numbers, full tax returns, bank login credentials, account passwords, or other highly sensitive tax information through general website forms.

If tax-related documents are needed, J.L. Bell & Co. will provide instructions for secure sharing.

Contact

If you have questions about this Tax Disclaimer, contact:

J.L. Bell & Co.
Email: contact@jlbellco.com
Phone: (682) 207-7950

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