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TERMS OF USE
Last updated 12/8/2024

AGREEMENT TO TERMS
Welcome to Tax Class 1 Corp. (“we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”). The Company operates a website located at https://nyproperty.tax and associated services (collectively, the “Site” and “Services”). By accessing or using our Site and/or Services, you (“you” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must discontinue using the Site and Services immediately.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tax Class 1 Corp., whether personally or on behalf of an entity. If you use the Site on behalf of another person or entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that person or entity to these Terms.

Supplemental terms or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated by reference. We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of these Terms. By continuing to use the Site after any such modifications, you agree to the updated Terms.

1. OUR SERVICES
Tax Class 1 Corp. is a private company unaffiliated with the New York City Department of Finance (“DOF”), the New York City Tax Commission, or any other government agency. We provide a paid, flat-fee service to assist property owners in completing and filing property tax protest forms for certain Tax Class 1 properties located in New York City. Our role is strictly administrative: we help you generate and file protest forms based on publicly available information and basic comparable data.

2. NO LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE
We are not attorneys, tax certiorari attorneys, tax consultants, real estate appraisers, or financial advisors. We do not provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice or representation. The Site and Services do not create any attorney-client relationship or fiduciary relationship. Any indicators, valuations, or resources provided by us are purely informational and should not be relied upon as definitive advice. If you need personalized guidance, legal advice, representation at hearings, or strategic advocacy, you should consult with a qualified professional.

3. LIMITATIONS OF OUR SERVICES
(a) Scope of Claims: We only assist with protests claiming that the property’s “Effective Market Value” is over-valued for Tax Class 1 properties. We do not assist with claiming exemptions, abatements, changes in property class, corrections of property characteristics, or protests for properties in Tax Class 2, 3, or 4.

(b) No Representation at Hearings: We do not represent you before the New York City Tax Commission or any government body, attend hearings, or negotiate on your behalf.

(c) Annual Valuation: The DOF values properties annually. The fee you pay covers only the current year’s protest. If you wish to protest in future years, you must engage our Services again and pay the applicable fee.

(d) No Guarantees: We cannot and do not guarantee any particular outcome or reduction in assessed value or property taxes.

(e) Data and Accuracy: Our indicators (such as “Tax Reduction Potential”) rely on publicly available data and algorithms. We do not consider subjective factors or verify data accuracy. The values we use are as of the most recent assessment roll and may not reflect subsequent changes made by the DOF. You are responsible for verifying if any exemptions, abatements, or other adjustments apply to your property.

4. ELIGIBILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES
(a) Applicant Requirements:

  • You must be the property owner or a tenant who pays all of the property taxes.
  • Applicants may be individuals, LLCs, corporations, or partnerships.

Do not use our Services if the Applicant is:

  • A condominium board of managers
  • A lessee who does not pay all property taxes
  • A contract vendee
  • A mortgagee (lender) in possession
  • A receiver (court-appointed)
  • A trustee in bankruptcy
  • A fiduciary (including executors, trustees, guardians)

(b) Signatory Requirements:
The Signatory must have personal knowledge of the facts and be the Applicant if an individual; or an officer if the Applicant is a corporation or LLC; or a general partner if the Applicant is a partnership.

Do not use our Services if the Signatory is:

  • A fiduciary (executor, trustee, guardian)
  • An attorney, employee, property manager, or other agent lacking personal knowledge of the facts.

(c) Property Use Requirement:
You must confirm that no portion of the property was rented or offered for rent during the prior calendar year for any nonresidential use (e.g., commercial, retail, or office use). If any part of the property was rented during the last calendar year for nonresidential use, you may be required to attach a completed Form TC201 or TC203 for a condominium, which our Services do not support. If you answer “yes” to the question of nonresidential rental use, you are not eligible to use our Services.

If you do not meet the above requirements, do not use our Services.

5. FEES AND PAYMENT
Our fee is a one-time, upfront fee, not contingent on the outcome of your property tax protest. You agree to pay the fee regardless of whether your assessment is reduced. All charges are in U.S. dollars. You must provide accurate payment information. We reserve the right to correct any errors in pricing and to refuse any order.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Unless otherwise indicated, all source code, databases, software, website design, text, photographs, graphics, trademarks, logos, and other content (collectively, “Content”) on the Site are owned or controlled by us and are protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial purposes. Except as expressly stated, no license or right is granted without our prior written permission.

7. USER REPRESENTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
By using our Site and Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • All information you submit is true, accurate, current, and complete.
  • You have the legal capacity and authority to agree to these Terms.
  • You will not use the Site or Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.

If any information you provide is untrue or incomplete, we may suspend or terminate your account or refuse current or future use of the Site and Services.

8. USER CONTENT AND REVIEWS
We may provide areas for users to post reviews or feedback. By submitting reviews or feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content. Your contributions must not violate any laws or third-party rights. We may remove any content at our discretion.

9. PRIVACY POLICY
Your use of our Site and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.

10. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You agree not to: (1) engage in activities that harm or disrupt the Site or Services; (2) use automated means to access the Site; (3) introduce viruses or malicious code; (4) infringe intellectual property rights; (5) use the Site for unauthorized commercial purposes.

11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for these external sites or their content. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

12. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or Services at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY SPECIFIC OUTCOME OR REDUCTION IN TAXES.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAX CLASS 1 CORP. AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF FEES YOU PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICES PROVIDED.

15. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tax Class 1 Corp. and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

16. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

17. TERM AND TERMINATION
These Terms remain in full force while you use the Site and Services. We may terminate or suspend your access at any time without notice if we determine you have violated these Terms or applicable law.

18. MISCELLANEOUS
These Terms and any policies posted on the Site constitute the entire agreement between you and Tax Class 1 Corp. Our failure to exercise any right shall not operate as a waiver. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

19. CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms or our Services, please contact us at:

Tax Class 1 Corp.
418 Broadway STE N, Albany, NY 12207
+1 (917) 794-4670
terms@nyproperty.tax

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE OR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE.