Terms of Use

Informational purpose only

Website content is provided for general informational purposes. It is not accounting, tax, legal, investment, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice based on your individual circumstances.

Tax laws, filing requirements, agency guidance, and external resources can change. We do not guarantee that website content is complete, current, or suitable for a particular purpose.

No professional relationship

Visiting the website, submitting a form, sending a message, or receiving a response does not create a CPA-client, fiduciary, or other professional relationship. A professional engagement begins only after a written engagement agreement has been accepted by W. Douglas Everett CPA and the client.

Acceptable use

You may use the website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, scrape or copy content through automated means, misrepresent your identity, or use the website in a way that could harm another person or entity.

Information you submit

You are responsible for ensuring that information you submit is accurate and that you have the right to provide it. Do not transmit confidential tax documents, Social Security numbers, financial account details, or similarly sensitive information through a general contact form.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website design, text, graphics, logos, and other original content are owned by or licensed to W. Douglas Everett CPA and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may view and print reasonable portions for personal, noncommercial use, but may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit them without permission.

Third-party websites

Links to the IRS, Missouri Department of Revenue, scheduling platforms, social networks, and other third parties are provided for convenience. We do not control or endorse every statement, service, security measure, or privacy practice on those websites.

Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or that the website will be free from harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, W. Douglas Everett CPA and its owners, employees, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to website use, inability to use the website, or reliance on website content or third-party links.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating to these terms or the website will be handled in a court of competent jurisdiction in Missouri, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes and contact

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after revised terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Questions about these terms may be submitted through the Contact page, by calling 816-233-4300, or by mail to W. Douglas Everett CPA, 3801 Oakland, Suite 101-A, Saint Joseph, MO 64506.