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By accessing or using ClearedExpat.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We may update these terms from time to time; the "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
2. Educational purpose — not professional advice
All content on this Site — including guides, articles, calculators, tools, checklists, country pages, and any other materials — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute tax advice, legal advice, accounting advice, investment advice, or any other form of professional advice.
No content on this Site creates a CPA-client, attorney-client, or any other professional advisory relationship. The Site is run by an individual with direct expat filing experience, not a licensed tax firm or law practice. Always consult a qualified Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or attorney with international tax expertise for advice specific to your situation.
For a full statement of our content limitations, see our Disclaimer.
3. No guarantee of accuracy or completeness
U.S. tax law changes frequently. While we make reasonable efforts to keep content current and accurate, we cannot guarantee that every page reflects the latest IRS guidance, legislative changes, or regulatory updates at the time you read it. Content may contain errors or omissions.
Always verify important thresholds, deadlines, and rules directly with the IRS website (irs.gov), current IRS publications, or a qualified professional before making any filing decisions. Our Editorial Standards page describes how we research and update content.
4. User responsibility
You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on content from this Site. We expressly disclaim all liability for any tax penalties, interest charges, filing errors, or financial harm arising from reliance on content published here.
The calculators and tools on this Site are provided as educational estimates only. They do not account for all individual circumstances, state taxes, treaty provisions, or other factors that may affect your actual tax liability.
5. Intellectual property
All original content on this Site — including written guides, tool code, design elements, and other materials — is the intellectual property of ClearedExpat and its author. You may:
- Read and use content for personal, educational purposes
- Share links to pages on this Site
- Quote short excerpts (with attribution and a link back to the source page)
You may not reproduce substantial portions of content, scrape the Site systematically, or republish content for commercial purposes without express written permission. Content from primary sources (IRS publications, government regulations) is in the public domain and not claimed by us.
6. Affiliate disclosure
Some pages on this Site may contain affiliate links to third-party products or services, such as tax software, professional service providers, or financial services products. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, ClearedExpat may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, rankings, or recommendations. We only link to products and services we believe are genuinely useful to U.S. expats. All material affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines and, where applicable, the specific disclosure requirements of individual affiliate programs.
For financial services affiliate content specifically:
- ClearedExpat is an independent publisher — not an agent, representative, or official channel of any financial services company whose products appear on this Site.
- We do not make promises, warranties, or guarantees about the pricing, speed, availability, or outcomes associated with any financial services product linked from this Site. Fees, exchange rates, and product terms change frequently and should be verified directly with the provider before you make any financial decision.
- Affiliate links to financial services products are published only on platforms and in contexts that have been approved for that affiliate relationship.
- Disclosure language for specific financial services affiliate relationships is agreed with the relevant partner before publication. The general disclosure on any given page reflects the agreed wording for that partner.
Our full editorial approach to affiliate content is described in our Editorial Standards. Our full content disclaimer is in the Disclaimer.
7. External links
This Site links to external websites, including IRS.gov, FinCEN, government agencies, and third-party tools. These links are provided for informational convenience only. ClearedExpat does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any external site. Links to external sites do not imply endorsement of any kind.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ClearedExpat, its author, and any contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this Site or any content on it. This includes, without limitation, tax penalties, interest, financial loss, or reliance on any calculation or estimate produced by a tool on this Site.
This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability (negligence, contract, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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11. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
12. Contact
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