Terms and Conditions

Legal Agreement Governing Use of DepositCompliance.com

Effective Date: December 10, 2025

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you ("User," "you," "your") and DepositCompliance.com ("we," "us," "our," "the Service") governing your access to and use of our security deposit compliance document generation service.

BY USING THIS SERVICE, CHECKING THE ACCEPTANCE BOX, OR MAKING A PAYMENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

1. General Agreement and Acceptance

1.1 Acceptance of Terms

Your use of DepositCompliance.com, including any of the following actions, constitutes your acceptance of these Terms:

  • Accessing or browsing the website
  • Creating an account or submitting information
  • Checking the mandatory acceptance checkbox during document generation
  • Making a payment for services
  • Downloading or using generated documents

1.2 Service Provider

The Service is provided by DepositCompliance.com, an automated software platform designed to generate Massachusetts security deposit compliance documents. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or legal services.

1.3 Eligibility

You must meet the following eligibility requirements to use this Service:

  • You must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • You must be a landlord, property manager, or authorized representative managing residential property in Massachusetts
  • You must not be prohibited by law from using the Service

1.4 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Update to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Ownership of Service

DepositCompliance.com retains exclusive ownership of all intellectual property rights in and to the Service, including but not limited to:

  • Source code, software, algorithms, and calculation engines
  • Document templates, formatting, and legal structure
  • Website design, user interface, and user experience
  • Trademarks, logos, branding, and service marks
  • Content, text, graphics, and multimedia elements
  • Databases, data structures, and proprietary processes

All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by DepositCompliance.com.

2.2 Limited License to User

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Access and use the Service for its intended purpose
  • Generate security deposit compliance documents for your personal or business use as a landlord or property manager
  • Download, print, and use generated documents in connection with your legitimate landlord-tenant relationships
  • Store copies of generated documents for your records and legal compliance

This license is granted solely for your personal or business use as a landlord or property manager and does not permit any commercial exploitation of the Service itself.

2.3 Prohibited Use (Violations Will Result in Termination)

You are expressly prohibited from:

  • Scraping or Automated Access: Using bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the Service or extract content
  • Reselling or Commercial Duplication: Reselling, redistributing, or sublicensing generated documents to third parties for profit
  • Reverse Engineering: Decompiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering the Service's code, algorithms, or templates
  • Creating Derivative Works: Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works based on our templates or software
  • Competing Service: Using the Service to develop a competing document generation platform
  • Unauthorized Copying: Copying, reproducing, or distributing the Service's content, templates, or branding
  • Trademark Infringement: Using our trademarks, logos, or branding without written permission

VIOLATION OF THESE PROHIBITIONS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF YOUR LICENSE AND MAY SUBJECT YOU TO LEGAL ACTION.

3. Payment, Billing, and Refund Policy

3.1 Service Fees

DepositCompliance.com charges a one-time fee for each generated security deposit compliance document. The fee structure is as follows:

  • Fees are clearly displayed before payment is required
  • Payment is processed through our secure third-party payment processor (Stripe)
  • All fees are charged in U.S. Dollars (USD)
  • Payment must be completed before document generation and delivery

We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time. Changes will not affect documents already purchased.

3.2 Refund Policy (No Refunds After Document Delivery)

ALL SALES ARE FINAL ONCE THE DOCUMENT GENERATION PROCESS IS COMPLETED AND THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED OR MADE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD.

Due to the immediate and substantial value provided by the Service (a legally compliant document that can be immediately used), refunds are not available under the following circumstances:

  • The document has been generated and delivered to your email
  • The document has been made available for download through your account
  • You have viewed or accessed the generated document
  • You change your mind after document generation
  • You entered incorrect information during the input process
  • You decide not to use the document after receiving it

Exceptions: Refunds may be considered only in the following limited circumstances:

  • A verifiable technical error prevented document generation
  • You were charged multiple times for the same document due to a processing error
  • You can demonstrate that the Service fundamentally failed to deliver the promised product

To request a refund under exceptional circumstances, contact us at support@depositcompliance.com within 7 days of purchase with detailed information about the issue.

3.3 Payment Processing

All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. By making a payment, you agree to:

  • Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
  • Provide accurate and complete billing information
  • Authorize the charge to your payment method
  • Pay all applicable fees and taxes

We do not store your full credit card information. Stripe maintains PCI DSS Level 1 certification, the highest level of security in the payments industry.

3.4 Chargebacks (Consequences of Disputed Charges)

If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or credit card company for a legitimate charge, the following consequences may apply:

  • Immediate termination of your account and access to the Service
  • Deletion of all documents and data associated with your account
  • Prohibition from future use of the Service
  • Potential legal action to recover fees and costs associated with the dispute

We encourage you to contact us directly at support@depositcompliance.com to resolve any billing issues before initiating a chargeback.

4. Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnification

4.1 Incorporation of Legal Disclaimer and Privacy Policy

The following documents are incorporated into these Terms by reference and form an integral part of this Agreement:

By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Legal Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.

4.2 Reiteration of Critical Disclaimers

No Legal Advice:

DepositCompliance.com is a software tool, NOT a law firm. We do NOT provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services. Generated documents are automated based on information you provide. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.

No Guarantees of Legal Compliance or Outcomes:

While our templates are based on Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 15B, we make NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES regarding:

  • The legal sufficiency or compliance of generated documents
  • The accuracy or completeness of legal information provided
  • The outcome of any legal disputes or proceedings
  • Protection from liability, penalties, or legal consequences

Limitation of Liability:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEPOSITCOMPLIANCE.COM, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Legal claims, disputes, or litigation related to security deposits
  • Statutory penalties, treble damages, or attorney fees awarded against you
  • Loss of security deposits or rental income
  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

4.3 Indemnification (You Agree to Defend and Hold Us Harmless)

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmlessDepositCompliance.com, its owners, operators, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from or relating to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Your violation of any rights of any third party
  • Any disputes between you and your tenants or former tenants
  • Any legal proceedings or claims related to security deposit handling
  • Any inaccurate or false information you provide to the Service

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of the Service and your acceptance of these Terms.

5. Termination of Use

5.1 Termination by DepositCompliance.com

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms or any other policies
  • Prohibited use of the Service (scraping, reselling, reverse engineering)
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Chargebacks or payment disputes
  • Providing false or inaccurate information
  • Abuse or misuse of the Service
  • Harm to other users or the Service itself

5.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your access:

  • Your license to use the Service is immediately revoked
  • You must cease all use of the Service and any downloaded materials
  • We may delete your account and all associated data
  • Access to previously generated documents may be removed
  • No refunds will be provided for fees already paid

5.3 Survival of Terms

The following sections survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service:

  • Intellectual Property Rights (Section 2)
  • Payment and Refund Policy (Section 3)
  • Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnification (Section 4)
  • Dispute Resolution and Governing Law (Section 6)

6. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

6.1 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions, your use of the Service, and any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You irrevocably agree that the state and federal courts located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

6.2 Mandatory Arbitration (Waiver of Class Action)

YOU AND DEPOSITCOMPLIANCE.COM AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION.

A. Agreement to Arbitrate:

By accepting these Terms, you agree that any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to:

  • These Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof
  • Your use of or access to the Service
  • Any documents generated through the Service
  • Any transactions or relationships between you and DepositCompliance.com

shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

B. Location and Language:

The arbitration shall take place in Boston, Massachusetts, or via remote proceedings at the discretion of the arbitrator. The arbitration shall be conducted in English.

C. Individual Arbitration Only (Class Action Waiver):

YOU AND DEPOSITCOMPLIANCE.COM AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE PROCEEDING.

This means:

  • No class arbitrations or class actions are permitted
  • No representative actions or collective actions are permitted
  • The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one party's claims
  • The arbitrator may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding

BY AGREEING TO ARBITRATION, YOU ARE WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

D. Exceptions to Arbitration:

The following disputes are exempt from the mandatory arbitration requirement:

  • Claims for injunctive or equitable relief to protect intellectual property rights
  • Small claims court actions (if within jurisdictional limits and conducted on an individual basis)

E. Costs of Arbitration:

Each party shall bear its own costs of arbitration, including attorney fees, unless the arbitrator awards costs to the prevailing party as permitted by law.

F. Severability:

If any portion of this arbitration agreement is found to be unenforceable or unlawful for any reason, the remainder of this arbitration agreement shall continue in full force and effect. If the class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration agreement shall be null and void.

6.3 Informal Dispute Resolution (Encouraged Before Arbitration)

Before initiating arbitration, we encourage you to contact us at support@depositcompliance.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Many disputes can be resolved quickly and amicably through direct communication.

7. Miscellaneous Provisions

7.1 Entire Agreement:

These Terms, together with the Legal Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DepositCompliance.com regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements.

7.2 Severability:

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

7.3 Waiver:

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.

7.4 Assignment:

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

7.5 Force Majeure:

DepositCompliance.com shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, or technical failures.

7.6 Contact Information:

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Acknowledgment of Agreement

BY USING THE SERVICE, CHECKING THE ACCEPTANCE BOX, OR MAKING A PAYMENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS HEREIN.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE SERVICE.

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

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