Terms & Conditions

Agreement to terms.

By accessing or using the MyTaxHike website at mytaxhike.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you should not access or use the Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and MyTaxHike ("we," "us," or "our").

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Estimates only — not professional advice.

The information provided on our Site, including blog articles, guides, and calculator results, is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional tax advice, financial planning, or legal counsel. Tax laws and assessment methodologies vary significantly by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify any estimate with your local tax authority before making financial decisions.

Acceptable use.

MyTaxHike is provided as a free tool for personal, informational use. You may use our calculator to estimate potential property tax changes and read our articles for educational purposes. By using our Site, you agree to the following:

• You will not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
• You will not attempt to damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Site.
• You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any related systems or networks.
• You will not use the Site to transmit any malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
• You will not use any automated system, including but not limited to bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.
• You will not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site or its content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

Intellectual property.

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality — including but not limited to all text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, data compilations (such as tax rate databases), software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof — are owned by MyTaxHike, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, content, software, products, or services obtained from the Site without our prior written permission.

The MyTaxHike name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of MyTaxHike. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

Data accuracy and limitations.

While we strive to keep our tax rate data accurate and up-to-date by sourcing information from official government publications, tax authorities, and reputable research organizations, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site.

Property tax rates, assessment methodologies, and exemption rules change frequently and can vary significantly between municipalities within the same state or province. Our calculator uses regional or national average effective tax rates, which may differ from the specific rates applied to your individual property. Factors that may cause actual tax amounts to differ from our estimates include:

• Local municipal levies, special assessment districts, or voter-approved bonds.
• Homestead, senior citizen, veteran, disability, or other exemptions that may apply to your property.
• Assessment ratios or caps that limit how much assessed value can increase in a given year.
• Changes to tax rates enacted after our most recent data update.

User responsibilities.

You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of any calculations or information provided by the Site before making financial decisions. You acknowledge that:

• The calculator results are estimates and should not be used as the sole basis for any financial decision.
• You should consult with your local tax assessor's office for exact property tax amounts applicable to your property.
• You should seek professional tax or financial advice when making significant decisions related to property taxes, appeals, or real estate transactions.
• Any actions you take based on the information provided on the Site are taken at your own risk.

Third-party links and content.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including government tax authority websites, educational resources, and Wikipedia. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only. We do not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Your interaction with any third-party website accessed through links on our Site is solely between you and that third party. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

Advertising.

Our Site displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense and potentially other third-party advertising networks. The presence of advertisements on the Site does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products, services, or companies. We are not responsible for the content of advertisements displayed on the Site or for any claims made by advertisers.

For information about how advertising data is collected and used, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

No warranty.

The information and services on MyTaxHike are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that: (a) the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free; (b) the results obtained from the use of the Site will be accurate or reliable; (c) any errors in the Site or its content will be corrected; or (d) the Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of liability.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall MyTaxHike, its creators, affiliates, contributors, or data providers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.
• Any reliance placed on the calculator estimates, tax rate data, or informational content provided on the Site.
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content.
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on or related to the Site.

This limitation applies whether the damages are based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MyTaxHike, its creators, affiliates, and contributors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party.

Governing law.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures available in the jurisdiction where MyTaxHike operates.

Severability.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

Contact us.

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