Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Maven Cost Segregation Tax Advisors ("Maven," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, https://www.mavencostseg.com/, and the digital products, calculators, browser extensions, applications, and services provided by Maven, unless separate terms expressly apply.

These Terms include, where applicable:

• The Maven Cost Segregation website and associated webpages.
• Maven's online cost segregation and tax-savings calculators.
• The Maven Instant-Seg Chrome Extension.
• The Maven REPS Hour Tracker Chrome Extension and associated web application.
• The Maven Cost Segregation plugin available through ChatGPT.
• Other digital tools, informational resources, and online services offered by Maven.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should discontinue use of the applicable services.

If you enter into a separate written professional services agreement with Maven, that agreement will govern the services covered by it. In the event of a conflict, the separate written agreement will control for those services.

Maven provides cost segregation consulting, engineering-based cost segregation studies, depreciation analysis, tax-related educational resources, and related professional services.

Our digital tools may provide preliminary calculations, tax-savings estimates, educational information, activity tracking, and opportunities to request consultations.

These tools are intended to help property owners, real estate investors, businesses, and tax professionals better understand potential depreciation opportunities and related recordkeeping requirements.

The availability, functionality, and features of our services may change over time. Maven reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue digital tools or features, subject to applicable law and any separate contractual obligations.

Information provided through Maven's website, articles, calculators, browser extensions, ChatGPT plugin, and other free educational resources is intended for general informational and educational purposes.

Unless expressly provided under a separate written professional engagement, this information does not constitute individualized tax, legal, accounting, investment, or financial advice.

Tax laws and depreciation rules are complex and may change over time. Their application depends on the facts and circumstances of each taxpayer and property. Relevant considerations may include:

• Property acquisition date.
• Placed-in-service date.
• Purchase price and adjusted tax basis.
• Land value and depreciable basis.
• Property type and asset classification.
• Renovations and capital improvements.
• Applicable bonus depreciation provisions.
• Federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Passive activity loss limitations.
• Taxpayer income, tax status, and applicable tax rates.
• Prior depreciation elections and accounting methods.
• Recapture rules and other applicable tax requirements.

Users should consult their own qualified tax advisors, accountants, or legal professionals before making tax-related or financial decisions.

Use of Maven's informational resources or free calculation tools does not, by itself, establish a professional-client relationship.

Maven offers digital calculators and estimation tools designed to provide preliminary projections of potential depreciation benefits and tax savings.

These tools may use property details, user-provided assumptions, statistical models, and other calculation methods to produce estimates.

Estimates Are Not Guaranteed Results

All calculator outputs are preliminary estimates and should not be interpreted as guaranteed tax deductions, refunds, depreciation classifications, or tax savings.

Actual results may differ materially from preliminary calculations. A complete engineering-based cost segregation study may require additional information, including property documentation, detailed cost analysis, construction records, property inspections, engineering evaluations, and professional review.

Accuracy of Inputs

Users are responsible for providing accurate and complete information when using Maven's calculators. Incorrect, incomplete, outdated, or estimated inputs may produce inaccurate results.

No Guarantee of Tax Treatment

Maven does not guarantee that any particular depreciation allocation, tax deduction, or tax position will be accepted by the Internal Revenue Service or another taxing authority. Eligibility for tax benefits depends on applicable law and the taxpayer's individual circumstances.

No Professional Engagement

Receiving a calculator estimate does not obligate the user to purchase Maven's services and does not create a professional-client relationship. A professional engagement begins only when the appropriate parties enter into a separate agreement governing the services.

Maven provides a ChatGPT-integrated tool that allows users to obtain preliminary cost segregation estimates and optionally request consultations.

The plugin is independently developed and operated by Maven and is made available through the ChatGPT platform provided by OpenAI.

Maven is responsible for the functionality and information it provides through its plugin. Availability through ChatGPT does not constitute an endorsement, certification, or guarantee of Maven's services by OpenAI.

A. Cost Segregation Estimates

The ChatGPT plugin may process property information supplied by users to generate preliminary depreciation and potential tax-savings estimates. These estimates are informational, depend on the information provided, and are subject to the limitations described in Sections 3 and 4 of these Terms.

Users should independently verify material calculations and consult qualified professionals before relying on estimates for tax filings, investment decisions, or financial planning.

B. Optional Consultation Requests

The plugin may provide an option to request contact from Maven regarding a professional cost segregation study, consultation, or price quote. Consultation requests are voluntary.

The plugin is designed to request affirmative user authorization before submitting contact details and relevant property information to Maven. Users are not required to request a consultation to receive a cost segregation estimate.

By authorizing a consultation submission, users agree that Maven may use the information provided to respond to the inquiry and communicate regarding the requested services, consistent with the applicable Privacy Policy. Submission of a consultation request does not automatically create a paid service agreement or authorize unrelated promotional messaging.

C. Information Submitted Through ChatGPT

Users are responsible for the accuracy of information they choose to provide through the plugin. Users should not submit Social Security numbers, Employer Identification Numbers, financial account credentials, payment-card information, passwords, or other unnecessary sensitive personal information.

Maven handles information received through the plugin according to Section 04 of its Privacy Policy.

D. Third-Party Platform

The ChatGPT platform is operated by OpenAI and may be subject to OpenAI's separate terms, policies, and technical limitations. Maven does not control the availability, operation, or independent data-handling practices of ChatGPT.

The plugin's functionality may be affected by platform changes, technical interruptions, or service limitations.

E. No Guaranteed Results or Availability

Maven does not guarantee that ChatGPT-generated explanations, interpretations, or calculations will always be accurate, complete, current, or available. Users should not treat conversational responses or preliminary estimates as substitutes for professional tax advice or a completed cost segregation study.

Maven may provide browser extensions and digital applications intended to assist with property analysis, depreciation estimation, and real estate activity tracking.

A. Maven Instant-Seg Chrome Extension

Maven Instant-Seg is designed to assist users in evaluating preliminary depreciation and tax-savings opportunities using information from supported property listing websites.

The extension may retrieve relevant property details from the active browser tab and calculate preliminary estimates. These calculations are informational and subject to the disclaimers in these Terms.

Maven is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for the independent operation of third-party property listing websites unless expressly stated otherwise.

B. Maven REPS Hour Tracker

Maven REPS Hour Tracker allows users to record and organize time spent performing real estate activities. The service may include activity timers, property records, progress tracking, and reporting or export functionality. The tool is designed to assist with recordkeeping associated with Real Estate Professional Status requirements.

However, tracking 750 hours does not automatically establish eligibility for Real Estate Professional Status under IRS rules. Eligibility depends on additional legal requirements, including applicable personal service, material participation, and other tax-law standards.

Users are responsible for determining whether recorded activities qualify under applicable law, maintaining accurate and complete records, and consulting their tax advisors. Maven does not guarantee that time entries, exported reports, or other documentation generated through the tool will satisfy IRS examination requirements.

C. User Accounts and Security

Certain Maven digital services may require users to create accounts. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for activity conducted through their accounts.

Users agree to provide accurate account information and promptly report suspected unauthorized access. Maven may restrict or suspend account access when reasonably necessary to address security threats, misuse, legal obligations, or violations of these Terms, subject to applicable law.

D. Data Storage and Privacy

Information collected through Maven's Chrome extensions and associated services is handled according to the applicable product-specific sections of our Privacy Policy. Different products may use different data-processing and storage methods. Use of one Maven service does not automatically authorize the collection or use of information by another service.

Maven may provide professional cost segregation studies, engineering analyses, depreciation-related consulting, and other services through separate client engagements.

Requests for information, preliminary estimates, consultations, or proposals do not automatically constitute acceptance of a professional engagement.

Any paid professional services may be governed by a separate written agreement addressing:

• Scope of work and deliverables.
• Fees and payment terms.
• Client responsibilities and required documentation.
• Project timelines.
• Applicable professional standards.
• Limitations, warranties, and other contractual terms.

The terms of an executed professional services agreement control over these website Terms with respect to services covered by that agreement.

Maven does not guarantee particular tax outcomes, IRS acceptance, or specific financial results unless an express written contractual commitment provides otherwise.

Unless otherwise stated, the content, branding, design, software, calculations, reports, text, graphics, trademarks, logos, and other materials provided through Maven's website and digital services are owned by Maven or its licensors. These materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Maven grants users a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable license to access and use its publicly available digital services for lawful personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.

Except as expressly authorized in writing or permitted by applicable law, users may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute substantial portions of Maven's proprietary content.
• Sell, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit Maven's proprietary software or materials.
• Misrepresent ownership of Maven's intellectual property.
• Remove copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract proprietary software source code, except where prohibited restrictions are unenforceable under applicable law.
• Use automated means to access or extract service content in a manner that materially disrupts the services or violates applicable law.

Users may use preliminary estimates and information obtained through Maven's free tools for their own lawful evaluation and planning.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Maven's proprietary software, trademarks, or underlying intellectual property.

When users voluntarily provide information through Maven's website, digital tools, contact forms, calculators, or consultation features, they represent that they have the right to submit the information for the intended purpose.

Users agree not to knowingly submit:

• False or misleading information.
• Information obtained unlawfully.
• Content that violates another person's privacy or intellectual property rights.
• Malicious software or harmful code.
• Material intended to interfere with the operation or security of Maven's services.

Users retain their rights to information and materials they submit, subject to any separate agreements.

By submitting information, users grant Maven a limited right to process and use that information as reasonably necessary to provide the requested services, maintain relevant records, comply with applicable law, and perform the activities described in the Privacy Policy.

This provision does not authorize Maven to use information collected through the ChatGPT plugin for advertising purposes contrary to the plugin-specific Privacy Policy.

Users should avoid submitting unnecessary confidential or sensitive information through general website forms or publicly accessible digital tools.

Maven's collection, use, sharing, storage, and protection of personal information are described in its Privacy Policy: https://www.mavencostseg.com/privacy-policy/

The Privacy Policy includes separate disclosures for the Maven website, Maven Instant-Seg Chrome Extension, Maven REPS Hour Tracker, and Maven Cost Segregation ChatGPT plugin.

Our website may use cookies, analytics technologies, and advertising measurement tools as described in the Privacy Policy. Where legally required, Maven will request appropriate consent or provide applicable privacy choices.

Users may contact Maven with questions about their personal information or to exercise applicable privacy rights.

Email and Text Messaging

Users who request information or consultations may receive communications necessary to respond to their inquiries. Marketing email and text-message communications are subject to applicable consent requirements.

Where available, users may opt out of marketing emails through unsubscribe links and opt out of marketing text messages by replying STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE.

Text-message opt-in information and consent records are handled according to Maven's Privacy Policy.

Maven's website and digital services may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, applications, property listing services, scheduling tools, communication platforms, or other external resources. These services may operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

Maven does not control and is not responsible for the independent availability, accuracy, content, security, or practices of third-party services. Links to third-party resources do not necessarily constitute endorsement or affiliation.

Users are responsible for reviewing the applicable terms and policies of third-party services they choose to access.

Links to Maven's Website

Other websites may link to publicly accessible Maven webpages, provided the links are lawful, nondeceptive, and do not falsely imply Maven's sponsorship, partnership, approval, or endorsement.

Use of Maven's trademarks, logos, or other protected branding requires appropriate authorization. Maven may request removal of links that infringe its intellectual property rights, misrepresent an affiliation, or otherwise violate applicable law.

Users agree to use Maven's website and digital services only for lawful purposes.

Users may not:

• Attempt unauthorized access to Maven's systems, accounts, or databases.
• Interfere with the security or normal operation of digital services.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful software.
• Use Maven's services to engage in fraud or illegal activity.
• Misrepresent their identity or authority when submitting information.
• Use the services to violate the rights of other persons or organizations.
• Circumvent reasonable security or access restrictions.
• Misrepresent preliminary tax-savings estimates as guaranteed tax benefits or official IRS determinations.

Maven may take appropriate action in response to violations, including restricting access or pursuing available legal remedies.

Maven makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information and functional digital services. However, website content, tax information, estimates, and software functionality may contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or technical limitations.

Maven does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to its website, calculators, browser extensions, or ChatGPT plugin.

We may update calculations, assumptions, software features, published information, and other service components to reflect changes in technology, business practices, or applicable law.

Maven may correct errors and modify or discontinue free digital services, subject to applicable legal obligations and separate contractual commitments.

Users should verify information that may materially affect tax filings, business decisions, or financial transactions.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Maven's website, free calculators, informational materials, browser extensions, ChatGPT plugin, and other free digital resources are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

Except as expressly required by law or provided in a separate written agreement, Maven makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy or completeness of preliminary calculations.
• Fitness of estimates for a particular tax or financial purpose.
• Eligibility for specific depreciation deductions.
• Acceptance of tax positions by governmental authorities.
• Uninterrupted availability of digital services.
• Compatibility with all devices, browsers, or third-party platforms.
• Freedom from all errors or technical interruptions.

Nothing in this section limits warranties or consumer protections that cannot legally be excluded. Any express warranties applicable to paid professional services are governed by the corresponding written services agreement.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Maven and its officers, employees, representatives, and authorized service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from the use of or inability to use its free website resources and digital tools.

Such damages may include lost profits, lost business opportunities, business interruption, loss of anticipated tax savings, or other indirect financial losses.

Maven does not assume responsibility for losses resulting from reliance on preliminary calculator estimates, incomplete user inputs, third-party platform errors, or decisions made without appropriate professional review. These limitations apply only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence where such limitation is prohibited, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. Liability arising under a separate paid professional services agreement will be governed by that agreement and applicable law.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Maven and its authorized representatives from third-party claims, liabilities, damages, and reasonable expenses arising directly from:

• A user's unlawful use of Maven's services.
• A user's material violation of these Terms.
• A user's infringement of another person's intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Fraudulent or intentionally misleading information submitted by the user.

This provision does not require users to indemnify Maven for Maven's own negligence, misconduct, or violations of applicable law where such obligations would be unenforceable. This provision does not override rights or protections that cannot legally be waived.

Maven may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in services, technology, business operations, or applicable legal requirements.

Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Where required by applicable law, Maven will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.

Changes will apply prospectively to the extent required by law and will not retroactively modify an executed professional services agreement unless the parties agree otherwise.

Continued use of applicable digital services after updated Terms become effective may constitute acceptance where permitted by law and where users have received legally sufficient notice.

These Terms will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with applicable law, including mandatory consumer protection and privacy requirements.

Any governing-law, jurisdiction, or dispute-resolution provisions contained in a separate written professional services agreement will apply to disputes arising under that agreement.

If a provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain effective to the extent permitted by law.

Failure by Maven to enforce a provision of these Terms does not automatically constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision in the future.

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, Maven's website, digital tools, or professional services, please contact:

Maven Cost Segregation Tax Advisors
Email: info@mavencostseg.com
Website: https://www.mavencostseg.com/
Privacy Policy: https://www.mavencostseg.com/privacy-policy/

These Terms and Conditions apply to Maven's covered digital services unless a separate applicable agreement expressly provides otherwise.