Last updated: 2/2/2025

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the Winston-Salem(WS) Tax-Aide website (the “Service”) operated by WS Tax-Aide.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.

The Service was created and is maintained by North Carolina volunteers of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. It is not supported nor endorsed by the state of North Carolina nor the AARP Foundation. While accuracy is a key value of The Service, official IRS or AARP Foundation Tax-Aide documents take precedence.

Links To Other Websites: Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by WS Tax-Aide.

WS Tax-Aide has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that WS Tax-Aide shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.

Data Collection: We will collect your name, email address, mailing address and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates. the information will be collected via the website contact form, email, rental agreement, or third party reservation systems.

Data Usage: We use your data solely for sending updates, promotions and reminders related to our products or services.

Log Data: We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.

Data Security: We protect your data with secure storage measures to prevent unauthorized access. Please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention: We retain your information as long as you are subscribed to our SMS service. You may request deletion at any time.

MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY. Your mobile carrier may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages, especially if you do not have an unlimited texting or data plan.

Messages are recurring, and message frequency varies.

Contact WS Tax Aide at 336-777-6189 or wstaxaidephone@gmail.com for HELP or to STOP receiving messages.

Opt-In: If you would like to receive text message communication, text START or YES to this phone number: 336-777-6189 from WS Tax Aide and you will be opting-in to text messages.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of the SMS list at anytime by texting, emailing or replying STOP, CANCEL or UNSUBSCRIBE to wstaxaidephone@gmail.com or 336-777-6189. After unsubscribing, you will receive a final SMS to confirm you have unsubscribed and we will remove your number from our list within 24 hours.

You can send HELP for additional assistance, and you will receive a text including our phone number, email and website. We are here to help you.

Non-Sharing Clause: We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. WS Tax Aide will not sell, rent or share the collected mobile numbers.

Compliance With Laws: We will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or subpoena.

Termination: We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

Disclaimer: Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or course of performance.

Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of United States without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

Changes: We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

Contact Us: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at wstaxaidephone@gmail.com.