Terms of Use
The terms on which this site is made available, and what it does not create.
Effective Date: October 16, 2026
Last Updated: October 16, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the website of Akato & Associates, LLC (“Akato & Associates,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using www.akatocpa.com (the “Website”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
2. Informational Purposes Only
The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.
Website content does not constitute accounting, tax, legal, investment, financial, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice based on your individual circumstances.
Tax laws, regulations, administrative guidance, and interpretations change frequently. Information that was accurate when published may later become outdated.
You should consult an appropriate professional regarding your specific circumstances before acting on information contained on this Website.
3. No CPA-Client Relationship
Accessing this Website, submitting a contact form, scheduling a consultation, sending an email, or communicating with Akato & Associates through the Website does not create a CPA-client or other professional relationship.
A professional relationship is established only after Akato & Associates agrees to accept an engagement and the applicable engagement requirements, including an engagement letter when required, have been completed.
Do not rely on the submission of an inquiry as confirmation that Akato & Associates has accepted responsibility for a tax filing, payment, election, response deadline, or other time-sensitive matter.
4. No Legal or Investment Advice
Akato & Associates provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services.
Unless expressly stated in a separate written engagement, information on this Website does not constitute legal advice, investment advice, securities advice, or investment-management services.
Legal questions should be addressed with qualified legal counsel, and investment matters should be addressed with an appropriately licensed investment professional.
5. No Guarantee of Tax or Business Results
Examples, strategies, tax concepts, case discussions, articles, calculators, or other information presented on this Website are for general informational purposes.
Tax outcomes and business results depend on individual facts and circumstances.
Akato & Associates does not guarantee that any particular tax strategy, business structure, deduction, credit, election, financial result, or other outcome will apply to a particular person or organization.
6. Website Content and Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information. However, we do not warrant that all Website content is complete, current, accurate, or suitable for every situation.
We may modify, update, remove, or replace Website content at any time without notice.
7. Resources, Articles and FAQs
Articles, guides, checklists, FAQs, industry information, and other educational resources published on the Website are general in nature.
They may simplify complex accounting, tax, or regulatory rules and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive analysis of any particular issue.
Publication dates may be provided to help visitors understand when content was prepared.
8. Contact Forms and Electronic Communications
You may use the Website to contact our firm or request a consultation.
Please do not submit Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, bank account information, tax returns, or other highly sensitive information through the Website's general contact form.
Submitting information electronically involves inherent risks. Existing clients should use our designated secure client portal when transmitting confidential tax and financial documents whenever appropriate.
9. Secure Client Portal
The secure client portal accessible through the Website may be operated by a third-party provider and may be subject to separate terms, privacy policies, and security practices.
Access to the client portal does not modify the terms of any professional engagement between you and Akato & Associates.
10. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services for convenience, including scheduling services, maps, government resources, social media platforms, and other external resources.
A link does not necessarily constitute endorsement, sponsorship, or approval of the third party or its content.
Akato & Associates is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
11. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its original content—including text, graphics, branding, design elements, articles, guides, and other materials—are owned by or licensed to Akato & Associates and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may view, download, or print Website materials for personal, noncommercial informational use.
You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, license, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.
12. Permitted Use
You agree not to use the Website:
- For unlawful or fraudulent purposes
- To interfere with Website operation or security
- To attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
- To introduce malware or harmful code
- To impersonate another person or entity
- To collect information about other Website users without authorization
- In a manner that infringes intellectual-property or other legal rights
13. Website Availability
We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Akato & Associates will not be liable for losses or damages arising solely from reliance on general informational content provided through this Website or from the inability to access or use the Website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
15. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Akato & Associates from claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.
16. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how information may be collected, used, and disclosed through the Website.
17. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
18. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use periodically.
Changes become effective when posted to the Website unless otherwise stated. The “Last Updated” date above will indicate the most recent revision.
19. Contact Information
Questions concerning these Terms may be directed to:
Akato & Associates, LLC
20005 US Route 1 Hwy
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Phone: 540-894-3777
Email: info@akatocpa.com
Website: www.akatocpa.com