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Privacy Policy Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the expenseSettle website and application ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

We reserve the right to modify these terms of service at any time. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on expenseSettle's website and mobile application for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
  • Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Service
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
  • Use any automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or download content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Circumvent or disable security features

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by expenseSettle at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession.

Disclaimer

The materials on expenseSettle's website and application are provided on an 'as is' basis. expenseSettle makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Limitations

In no event shall expenseSettle or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on expenseSettle, even if we or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, expenseSettle's liability is limited to the amount paid by you in the past 12 months for services, or $100, whichever is greater. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.

Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on expenseSettle's website and application could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. expenseSettle does not warrant that any of the materials on the Service are accurate, complete, or current. expenseSettle may make changes to the materials contained on the Service at any time without notice.

Specifically regarding bill splitting and expense calculations: while we use industry-standard OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and calculation methods, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy in extracted bill data. Users are responsible for verifying all extracted information before finalizing expense splits.

Links

expenseSettle has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by expenseSettle of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

Modifications

expenseSettle may revise these terms of service for the Service at any time without notice. By using this Service, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which expenseSettle operates, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

User Accounts

Account Creation and Responsibility

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete, and current information about yourself as prompted by the registration form.

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information
  • Restricting access to your computer or mobile device
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Ensuring that you log out at the end of each session, particularly when using shared devices
  • Providing accurate information about yourself and your financial relationships

You agree to notify expenseSettle immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. expenseSettle will not be liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of someone else using your password or account, either with or without your knowledge.

Account Suspension or Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abusive behavior toward other users or staff
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Inactivity for extended periods (365+ days)
  • Any reason at our sole discretion with 30 days' notice

Upon account termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. Any data associated with your account may be deleted after 90 days unless you request otherwise.

User Content and Responsibilities

Bill Information and Upload Responsibilities

When you upload bill images, receipts, or expense information to expenseSettle, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal right to share and upload this information
  • The information does not violate any laws or regulations
  • You have obtained consent from all parties whose personal information is included in the bill (such as other account holders)
  • The information does not contain sensitive financial data beyond what is necessary for expense splitting (such as full credit card numbers or banking details)
  • You are responsible for removing or redacting any sensitive information before uploading

Restricted Content

You agree not to upload or share:

  • Content that violates intellectual property rights
  • Full credit card numbers or banking credentials
  • Social security numbers or government ID numbers
  • Content that is illegal, defamatory, or obscene
  • Malware, viruses, or code designed to disrupt the Service
  • Content that promotes illegal activities
  • Spam or unsolicited promotional content

expenseSettle reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms or applicable laws. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

License Grant

By uploading bill information to expenseSettle, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, and distribute the information for the purposes of:

  • Processing and calculating expense splits
  • Improving our OCR and calculation services
  • Providing technical support
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Backup and recovery purposes

All uploaded content remains your responsibility. We maintain no obligation to store uploaded materials beyond the retention periods outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Bill Splitting and Expense Calculations

Accuracy and Verification

While expenseSettle uses automated systems to extract and calculate expense data, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. You acknowledge that:

  • Extracted bill data should be verified for accuracy before finalizing splits
  • OCR technology may misread certain items, prices, or formatting
  • Complex receipts or receipts in non-standard formats may have extraction errors
  • You are responsible for correcting any errors in expense data before distributing to others
  • expenseSettle is not responsible for financial disputes arising from inaccurate data entry or OCR errors

Sharing Expense Information

When you add other users or contacts to an expense split, you represent that:

  • You have their permission to share this expense information with them
  • The amounts and allocations you specify are accurate and agreed upon
  • You are the appropriate person to manage this expense
  • You will not use the Service to harass, mislead, or defraud others regarding shared expenses

expenseSettle does not participate in disputes regarding the accuracy or fairness of expense allocations between users. Such disputes should be resolved directly between the parties involved.

Payments and Subscription Terms

Free vs. Premium Features

expenseSettle offers both free and premium subscription options. Free accounts have limited OCR processing and feature access. Premium subscriptions unlock additional functionality and higher processing limits.

Billing and Payments

If you elect to purchase a premium subscription or additional services, you agree to:

  • Pay all fees according to the pricing and billing terms specified in your subscription plan
  • Provide accurate and current payment information
  • Allow expenseSettle to charge your payment method automatically on the renewal date
  • Keep your payment information updated
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized charges

Refunds and Cancellation

Subscription cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds are issued for partial subscription periods except as required by law. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

If you believe you were charged in error, contact us at [email protected] within 30 days of the charge with supporting documentation.

Price Changes

expenseSettle reserves the right to change subscription prices at any time. We will provide you with at least 30 days' notice of any price increase. Your continued use of the Service after the price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing. If you do not accept the new pricing, you may cancel your subscription.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Illegal Activities: Using the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international laws
  • Fraud: Submitting fraudulent expense claims, false bill information, or misleading information to other users
  • Harassment: Harassing, threatening, defaming, or abusing other users
  • Data Scraping: Using automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Service
  • System Abuse: Attempting to gain unauthorized access, disrupt services, or bypass security features
  • Impersonation: Impersonating another person or entity
  • Spam: Sending unsolicited messages or promotions through the Service
  • Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or discover source code or trade secrets
  • Interference: Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers connected to the Service
  • Misuse of Payment Methods: Using fraudulent, stolen, or unauthorized payment methods

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video and audio) are owned by expenseSettle, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to bill images and expense data you upload. By uploading to expenseSettle, you grant us the limited license described in the "User Content and Responsibilities" section above.

Third-Party Services

expenseSettle integrates with and uses third-party services for:

  • Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Cloud hosting and storage
  • Email communications
  • OCR and bill data extraction
  • Analytics and monitoring

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their terms of service and privacy policies. expenseSettle is not responsible for the conduct, policies, or services of third parties. We recommend reviewing their terms before using our Service.

Warranties and Disclaimers

Service Availability

expenseSettle is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The Service will meet your requirements or expectations
  • Defects or errors will be corrected
  • The Service will be compatible with all devices or systems

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EXPENSESETTLE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS OR THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

Limitation of Liability

Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL EXPENSESETTLE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Cap on Liability

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DISPUTE WITH EXPENSESETTLE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Exceptions

These limitations do not apply to:

  • Your indemnification obligations
  • Either party's indemnification obligations
  • Either party's intellectual property infringement claims
  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless expenseSettle, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Your infringement or infringement by others using your account of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity
  • Any dispute between you and other users regarding shared expenses
  • Content you upload or share through the Service

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

In the event of a dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting us at [email protected] with a detailed description of the issue.

Arbitration

If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, you and expenseSettle agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration rather than litigation, except as provided below. Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY AGREEING TO ARBITRATION, YOU ARE WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Exceptions to Arbitration

The following disputes are not subject to arbitration and may be brought in court:

  • Claims for intellectual property infringement
  • Claims seeking injunctive relief to prevent intellectual property infringement or unauthorized use of the Service
  • Small claims that qualify for your local small claims court
  • Claims brought by expenseSettle to collect fees owed by you

Severability

If any portion of these Terms of Service is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be severed and the remainder of the terms shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and expenseSettle regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or wish to report a violation, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Response time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.


These Terms of Service are effective as of February 10, 2026. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms of Service means that you accept and agree to the changes.

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