Terms of Use

Effective Date: 26 February 2026
Website: www.kounted.ae
Contact Email: hello@kounted.ae

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kounted. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Kounted website located at www.kounted.ae ("Website") and any related services, tools, or platforms operated by Kounted ("Services").

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website and Services immediately.

2. About Kounted

Kounted ("Kounted", "we", "our", or "us") is a professional services firm providing:

  • Company incorporation and corporate structuring
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Payroll processing
  • Tax registration and compliance
  • AML/KYC onboarding and compliance support
  • Corporate governance and regulatory filings

Our services are intended exclusively for business and professional use.

3. Eligibility

By using our Website or engaging our Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal authority to enter into binding agreements on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent
  • Your use of the Website and Services complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

We reserve the right to refuse access to any individual or entity that does not meet these eligibility requirements.

4. Use of the Website

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Website to:

  • Learn about our services and company
  • Submit inquiries or contact requests
  • Request proposals or pricing information
  • Access publicly available content and resources

4.2 Prohibited Use

You must not:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its underlying infrastructure
  • Introduce malware, viruses, or any other malicious code
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Website without prior written consent
  • Use the Website to impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website
  • Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Website

5. Professional Services Engagement

5.1 Scope of Services

These Terms apply to general use of the Website and do not constitute a professional engagement agreement. Formal engagement of Kounted's professional services is governed by a separate engagement letter or service agreement executed between Kounted and the client.

5.2 No Professional Advice

Content published on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. You should not rely on any content on this Website as a substitute for professional consultation.

5.3 Inquiries and Proposals

Submitting a contact form or inquiry does not create a client relationship or any professional obligation on the part of Kounted. A formal engagement is only established through a signed engagement letter or written agreement.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of Kounted or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited Licence

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Website for personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6.3 Restrictions

You must not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Website without prior written permission
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from Website content
  • Use any Kounted trademarks, logos, or branding without express written authorisation

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Kounted does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is done entirely at your own risk.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Website Availability

We strive to keep the Website available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

8.2 Accuracy of Information

While we take care to ensure that content on the Website is accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for purpose of any information published.

8.3 No Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kounted shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of revenue, profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website

This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based in contract, tort, negligence, statute, or any other legal theory, even if Kounted has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kounted, its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of the Website or Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Any content or information you submit through the Website

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Regulatory Compliance

Kounted operates in accordance with applicable UAE laws and regulations, including those relating to anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT), and data protection. Users of our Services may be subject to identity verification, KYC checks, and other regulatory requirements as required by law.

13. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the UAE.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kounted regarding your use of the Website, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Kounted
Email: hello@kounted.ae
Website: www.kounted.ae