Terms of Use –Tax Bridge

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tax Bridge, a product developed and operated by Secureism (Private) Limited (“Secureism,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Tax Bridge platform (“Platform”), including any related applications, websites, APIs, and integrations that facilitate the automation of invoice posting to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and management of clients, services, and invoices.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy available at www.secureism.com. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

2. Scope of Services

Tax Bridge enables businesses to:

• Automate invoice posting and synchronization with the FBR system.
• Manage clients, services, and invoice creation within a secure environment.
• Transmit invoice and financial data to the FBR through approved channels and receive corresponding FBR invoice numbers.
• Access reporting, analytics, and dashboards related to invoicing and compliance.

Secureism provides this Platform as a secure automation and integration service. The Platform does not replace or act as an official FBR system, and Secureism is not responsible for FBR’s system availability, processing delays, or validation logic.

3. Eligibility and Account Responsibility

To use the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to act on behalf of your organization.
• Register an account with accurate, current, and complete information.
• Maintain confidentiality of your credentials and restrict unauthorized access.

You are fully responsible for all activities occurring under your account, including data submissions to FBR. Notify us immediately at [email protected] in case of unauthorized access or account misuse.

4. Data Processing and Privacy

Secureism handles data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. When using Tax Bridge, you acknowledge that:

• Business, client, and invoice data submitted through the Platform will be processed for the purpose of FBR posting and compliance reporting.
• Data shared with FBR will be transmitted securely using approved methods, but Secureism does not control how FBR stores, uses, or secures that data.
• Secureism retains and processes limited information necessary for billing, service continuity, and technical support.

By using the Platform, you consent to the processing and transmission of data in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Bill of Pakistan.

5. Use of the Platform

You agree to use the Platform solely for lawful business purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:

• Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or unauthorized data.
• Use the Platform to perform fraudulent or unlawful invoicing.
• Attempt to access or interfere with other users’ data or system components.
• Modify, decompile, or reverse-engineer any part of the Platform.
• Circumvent security or authentication mechanisms.

Secureism reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if misuse or suspicious activity is detected.

6. Data Accuracy and Verification

You are responsible for ensuring that:

• All information submitted through the Platform (client details, invoice data, tax rates, etc.) is accurate and complete.
• You review FBR acknowledgment and invoice numbers after successful posting.

Secureism acts as a data transmission facilitator and is not responsible for errors in client-supplied data or FBR validation outcomes.

7. Intellectual Property

All software, interfaces, design elements, documentation, and trademarks related to Tax Bridge are the exclusive property of Secureism (Private) Limited.

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Platform for your organization’s internal purposes. Any unauthorized reproduction, resale, or redistribution of the Platform or its components is prohibited.

8. Security and Availability

Secureism implements advanced cybersecurity measures, including encryption, access control, and continuous monitoring, to protect all transmitted and stored data.

However:

• No system is entirely immune to risk, and Secureism cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or downtime.
• cheduled maintenance or unforeseen technical issues may cause temporary service unavailability.

Secureism will make reasonable efforts to provide timely notice of maintenance or interruptions.

9. Payment and Subscription

Where applicable:

• Platform access may be subject to subscription or service fees, payable as per the agreed billing cycle.
• All payments are processed securely via third-party gateways.
• Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of service access.

Pricing and payment terms will be communicated during onboarding or as part of the service agreement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Secureism shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of revenue, data, or business opportunities).
• Any issues, errors, or delays caused by FBR systems, external APIs, or third-party service providers.
• Any user-provided data inaccuracies or unauthorized account access due to user negligence.

Secureism’s total aggregate liability under these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for the last three (3) months of service preceding the claim.

11. Termination

Secureism may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform if:

• You breach these Terms or misuse the service.
• Required by law or regulatory authorities.
• Payment or contractual obligations remain unmet.

Upon termination, your account and associated data may be archived or deleted in accordance with our data retention policy.

12. Updates to Terms

Secureism may modify these Terms from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes. The latest version will always be available at www.secureism.com. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Islamabad, Pakistan.

14. Contact Information

For any questions, support requests, or concerns regarding these Terms or the Platform, please contact: