Terms of Service

1. Scope and Purpose of This Site

The Sumwright website provides information about cost accounting services, including product costing, activity-based costing implementation, and variance analysis. The site also allows prospective clients to submit inquiries about potential engagements.

Nothing on this site constitutes a binding offer or guarantee of service availability. Engagement terms are determined separately through direct agreement between Sumwright and the client.

2. Acceptable Use

When using this site, you agree to:

• Access and use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with applicable regulations
• Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting inquiries or contact forms
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the website's operation, servers, or connected systems
• Not use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or extract content from this site without prior written permission

Prohibited activities include:

• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site's infrastructure
• Using the site in any way that could cause harm to other users, Sumwright, or third parties
• Reproducing, redistributing, or commercially exploiting site content without authorization

3. Service Access and Availability

We take reasonable steps to keep this site available and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Periods of planned or unplanned downtime may occur for maintenance, updates, or technical reasons.

• Content and service offerings are subject to modification at any time without prior notice
• Access may be restricted in certain regions where applicable regulations require it
• We reserve the right to discontinue any part of the site without notice

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including text, methodology descriptions, design elements, and graphics — is the property of Sumwright or used under appropriate license. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works from this content without written consent.

• Quotes or brief excerpts for non-commercial commentary or journalism may be permissible under fair use
• Any content you submit through this site (such as inquiry messages) does not transfer intellectual property rights to Sumwright beyond what is needed to process your request

5. User-Generated Content and Submissions

When you submit an inquiry via the contact form, you are providing information voluntarily. You represent that any content submitted is accurate and does not violate the rights of any third party. Sumwright will use this information only to respond to your inquiry and will not distribute it beyond what is required for that purpose.

6. Service Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to update, change, or withdraw any service offering described on this site. Pricing, availability, and engagement terms shown are indicative and may change without notice prior to a formal agreement.

These Terms of Service may also be updated from time to time. The version in effect at the time of your visit governs your use of the site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Sumwright shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on information contained within it.

The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute professional financial, accounting, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.

8. Governing Law and Disputes

These terms are governed by applicable law in the jurisdiction where Sumwright operates. Any disputes arising from the use of this website will first be addressed through direct communication in good faith.

If a resolution cannot be reached informally, disputes may be referred to the appropriate legal authority in the relevant jurisdiction.

9. Contact

Questions about these terms may be sent via the Contact page. We will respond to substantive inquiries within two business days.