Terms of Service

Welcome to Hearth Copy. By accessing or using our website, which provides specialized information on taxation for self-employed individuals and freelancers in Quebec, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hearth Copy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the website. Your continued use of the site signifies your irrevocable acceptance of these conditions as governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Hearth Copy provides an educational platform focused on navigating the complexities of the Quebec tax system (Revenu Québec) and the Canadian federal tax system (CRA). Our services include:

• Guides on GST/HST and QST registration and collection.
• Information regarding deductible business expenses for freelancers.
• Overviews of provincial income tax brackets in Quebec.
• Reviews of bookkeeping and accounting software tailored for sole proprietors.

The content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional tax, accounting, or legal advice.

All content, including text, graphics, logos, and software code, is the property of Hearth Copy or its content suppliers and is protected by the Copyright Act of Canada. You may view and print portions of the site for personal, non-commercial use, but any reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited.

The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Hearth Copy makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the site or the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free or that access will be uninterrupted. Tax laws in Quebec change frequently; users are responsible for verifying information with official government sources.

To the maximum extent permitted by the laws of Quebec (including the Consumer Protection Act, where applicable), Hearth Copy shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages, or loss of profits, data, or business opportunities resulting from reliance on the tax information provided herein.

These Terms and any dispute arising from your use of the website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec, specifically the Civil Code of Quebec and the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25).

Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to, or use of, the site shall be instituted in a provincial or federal court in the judicial district of Quebec City, Quebec. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of, and agree that venue is proper in, these courts.