Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services provided by Above Par General Engineering ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Above Par General Engineering.

2. Services Description

Above Par General Engineering provides professional bookkeeping, payroll processing, compliance management, and financial advisory services to construction and engineering businesses. The specific services provided to you will be outlined in a separate service agreement or engagement letter.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice, subject to the terms of any existing service agreements.

3. SMS/Text Messaging Terms and Conditions

3.1 Consent to Receive Text Messages

By providing your mobile telephone number and expressly opting in to receive text messages from Above Par General Engineering, you hereby affirmatively consent to receive informational, transactional, promotional, and marketing text messages (including SMS and MMS) from us or our authorized third‑party service providers to the mobile number you provided. You acknowledge and agree that:

• Your consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services from us
• You may receive automated text messages
• Message frequency may vary based on your interaction with our services
• Standard message and data rates may apply as determined by your mobile carrier

3.2 Types of Messages

Text messages may include, but are not limited to:

• Appointment reminders and confirmations
• Service updates and notifications
• Account alerts and important information
• Promotional offers and marketing communications
• Customer service and support messages

3.3 Message Frequency and Charges

Message frequency varies and depends on your engagement with our services. You may receive up to 10 messages per month, though frequency may be higher or lower based on your specific service needs and interactions. Message and data rates may apply. You are solely responsible for any charges incurred from your mobile carrier for receiving text messages from us.

3.4 Carrier Compatibility

Our text messaging service is available on all major U.S. mobile carriers, including but not limited to AT&T, Verizon, T‑Mobile, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

3.5 Opt‑Out and Cancellation

You may revoke your consent to receive text messages at any time by using any of the following methods:

• Reply "STOP," "END," "CANCEL," "UNSUBSCRIBE," or "QUIT" to any text message you receive from us
• Call us at (661) 859-4970 and request to be removed from our text messaging list
• Email us at aboveparge@gmail.com with your request to opt out

Upon receipt of your opt‑out request, you will receive one final confirmation message acknowledging your request. Please allow up to 48 hours for your opt‑out request to be fully processed. After opting out, you will no longer receive text messages from us unless you subsequently opt back in.

3.6 Help and Customer Support

For assistance with text messaging, you may:

• Reply "HELP" or "INFO" to any text message
• Contact us at (661) 859-4970
• Email us at aboveparge@gmail.com

3.7 Accuracy of Information

You represent and warrant that the mobile telephone number you provide is accurate and that you are the authorized user of the mobile device associated with that number. You agree to promptly notify us of any changes to your mobile number.

3.8 No Liability for Delivery

We are not liable for any delays in the receipt of or failure to receive text messages, as delivery is subject to effective transmission from your mobile carrier. Text message services are provided on an "as is" basis and may be subject to transmission delays or failures beyond our control.

4. Client Responsibilities

As a client of our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for us to perform our services
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials or access information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Pay all fees and charges in accordance with the agreed‑upon payment terms
• Notify us promptly of any errors or discrepancies in our work product
• Cooperate with us in the performance of our services

5. Fees and Payment

Fees for our services will be specified in your service agreement or engagement letter. Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• All fees are due and payable within 30 days of invoice date
• Late payments may be subject to interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non‑payment
• You are responsible for all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees

6. Confidentiality

We understand the sensitive nature of the information you provide to us. We will maintain the confidentiality of your information in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws. However, you acknowledge that we may be required to disclose information pursuant to legal process, regulatory requirements, or professional obligations.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
• WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
• WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS RESULTING FROM INCOMPLETE, INACCURATE, OR UNTIMELY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Above Par General Engineering, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (c) your violation of any third‑party rights; or (d) any inaccurate or incomplete information you provide to us.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate the service relationship upon written notice in accordance with the terms of the service agreement. Upon termination:

• You remain responsible for all fees incurred prior to termination
• We will provide you with copies of your records in our possession
• We may retain copies of your records as required by law or professional standards
• All confidentiality obligations survive termination

10. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, methodologies, and work product created by us in the course of providing services (excluding your confidential information) remain our intellectual property. You are granted a limited, non‑exclusive license to use such materials solely for your internal business purposes.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in California, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any service agreement or engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between you and Above Par General Engineering regarding the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether electronic, oral, or written.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: