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    Terms of Service

    Last Updated: January 2025

    1. Agreement to Terms

    By accessing or using RentLateFee.com ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

    2. Description of Service

    RentLateFee.com provides a rent late fee calculator and compliance verification tool for landlords and tenants across all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The Service includes:

    • Free late fee calculations based on state regulations
    • State-specific legal information and statute citations
    • Optional PDF reports ($5 one-time fee)
    • Optional premium subscription ($5/month)
    3. Not Legal Advice

    IMPORTANT: RentLateFee.com provides informational and educational content only. The Service does not provide legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using this Service.

    State laws, local ordinances, and regulations change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. The information provided may not be current or accurate for your specific situation. You should always consult with a qualified attorney or legal professional before making decisions about late fees, lease agreements, or tenant-landlord matters.

    By using this Service, you acknowledge that you understand this is not legal advice and that you will seek professional legal counsel for your specific situation.

    4. User Accounts and Subscriptions

    Account Responsibilities

    You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

    Subscription Terms

    • Premium subscriptions are billed monthly at $5/month
    • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
    • You may cancel at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period
    • No refunds for partial months
    • PDF reports are one-time purchases ($5) with no refunds after delivery
    5. Payment and Billing

    All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that:

    • You have the legal right to use the payment method provided
    • The information you provide is true, correct, and complete
    • You will pay all charges incurred at the prices in effect when incurred
    • You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees and charges
    6. Refund Policy
    • PDF Reports: No refunds after the PDF has been delivered to your email address
    • Subscriptions: No refunds for partial subscription periods. Cancel before your next billing date to avoid future charges
    • Exceptions: Refunds may be issued at our sole discretion in cases of technical errors or service failures
    7. Acceptable Use

    You agree not to:

    • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
    • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
    • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
    • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Service
    • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity
    • Share or distribute PDF reports or premium content with non-subscribers
    8. Intellectual Property

    The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by RentLateFee.com and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without prior written consent.

    9. Disclaimer of Warranties

    THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

    • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
    • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
    • Uninterrupted or error-free service
    • Correction of defects or errors

    We make no warranty that the Service will meet your requirements or that the information provided is current, accurate, or complies with current laws in your jurisdiction.

    10. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RENTLATEFEE.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

    • Your use or inability to use the Service
    • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or personal information
    • Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the information provided
    • Legal actions taken based on information from the Service
    • Any decisions made in reliance on the Service
    11. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RentLateFee.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

    12. Modifications to Service and Terms

    We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

    13. Governing Law

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States.

    14. Severability

    If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

    15. Contact Information

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

    legal@rentlatefee.com