Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site or engaging our services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to enter into these Terms on your own behalf or on behalf of the business or entity you represent.

2. Our Services

MG Chenault and Associates provides income tax preparation, tax planning, and tax resolution services to individuals and businesses nationwide. Any engagement for professional services is governed by a separate signed engagement letter between you and the Firm, which takes precedence over these Terms with respect to the specific services rendered.

3. Use of This Website

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, our systems, or client portal
• Use automated tools such as bots or scrapers to extract content from the Site without our written permission
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form, appointment request, or client portal
• Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality

4. No Tax or Legal Advice From Website Content

Information provided on this Site, including articles, guides, calculators, FAQs, tax facts, and newsletters, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute individualized tax, legal, or financial advice. Your specific situation should always be discussed directly with Michael Chenault or an authorized representative of the Firm through a formal engagement.

5. Client Portal and Digital Communications

Access to our secure client portal is provided for the exchange of documents and information related to your engagement. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

6. Text Message (SMS) Communications

If you provide your mobile number and opt in, you may receive SMS text messages from the Firm related to appointment reminders, document requests, and general service updates. Message and data rates may apply, and message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting us directly. SMS consent is never shared with third parties or used for unrelated marketing purposes. Full details are available in our Privacy Policy.

7. Payments

Fees for tax preparation and tax resolution services are outlined in your engagement letter. Payments made through the Site or client portal are processed via secure third party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card information on our servers.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and downloadable resources, is the property of MG Chenault and Associates unless otherwise noted, and may not be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MG Chenault and Associates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on general information published here. Our liability for services rendered under a signed engagement letter is governed exclusively by the terms of that agreement.

10. Third Party Links

This Site may contain links to third party websites, such as the IRS or state tax agencies, for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: