Version: 1.0 |
Effective Date: March 2026
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use
of Single Form Accounting, a cloud-based accounting software
application ("the Software") provided by Hidden Mango Limited ("we",
"us", "our"), a company registered in England and Wales.
By registering for or using the Software, you agree to be bound by
these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Software.
2. About the Software
Single Form Accounting is an online accounting platform designed for
small and medium-sized businesses. It provides features including
invoicing, purchase management, bank and cash transaction recording,
VAT period management, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT submission
to HMRC.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to
enter into a binding agreement on behalf of yourself or the business
entity you represent. By registering, you confirm that you meet
these requirements.
4. Account Registration
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4.1You must provide accurate, complete, and current information
during registration including your business name, VAT
registration number (if applicable), and contact details.
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4.2You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your
login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your
account.
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4.3You must notify us immediately at singleformacc@gmail.com if
you become aware of any unauthorised use of your account.
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4.4We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts where we
reasonably believe registration information is false,
misleading, or outdated.
5. Permitted Use
You may use the Software solely for your own lawful business
accounting purposes. You must not use the Software to:
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•Process data for third parties without their explicit
consent
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•Engage in any unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive activity
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•Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Software
or its underlying systems
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•Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
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•Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software
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•Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Software
without our written permission
6. Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT Submission
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6.1The Software facilitates the submission of VAT returns to HMRC
via the Making Tax Digital API on your behalf as a
conduit.
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6.2You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of
all financial data entered into the Software, including VAT
figures submitted to HMRC. We do not verify, audit, or validate
the accuracy of your accounting data.
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6.3By using the MTD submission feature, you authorise the Software
to connect to HMRC's systems using your Government Gateway
credentials via OAuth 2.0 and to transmit VAT return data on
your behalf.
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6.4You acknowledge that once a VAT return is submitted to HMRC it
cannot be recalled through the Software. Any corrections must be
made directly with HMRC in accordance with their
procedures.
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6.5We are not responsible for any penalties, interest, or other
consequences arising from incorrect, late, or failed VAT
submissions, whether caused by errors in your data or technical
failures beyond our reasonable control.
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6.6HMRC's own terms of service apply to all interactions with
their systems. Your use of the MTD feature constitutes your
acceptance of HMRC's terms.
7. Data Accuracy and Financial Responsibility
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7.1The Software is a tool to assist with accounting
record-keeping. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal
advice.
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7.2You are responsible for ensuring that all data entered into the
Software is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable
laws and regulations including but not limited to HMRC
requirements.
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7.3We strongly recommend that you engage a qualified accountant or
tax adviser to review your records and submissions.
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7.4We shall not be liable for any financial loss, tax liability,
penalties, or regulatory consequences arising from your use of
the Software.
8. Availability and Service Levels
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8.1We will endeavour to make the Software available at all times,
but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free
access.
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8.2We may carry out maintenance, updates, or improvements which
may result in temporary unavailability. Where possible, we will
provide advance notice.
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8.3We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from
unavailability of the Software, including during periods of
planned or unplanned maintenance.
9. Intellectual Property
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9.1All intellectual property rights in the Software, including its
design, code, content, and documentation, are owned by or
licensed to Hidden Mango Limited.
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9.2These Terms do not transfer any intellectual property rights to
you. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable
licence to use the Software during the term of your subscription
(or free access period).
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9.3You retain ownership of all data and content you input into the
Software.
10. Pricing and Payment
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10.1The Software is currently provided free of charge. We reserve
the right to introduce subscription fees in the future with
reasonable advance notice.
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10.2If and when subscription fees are introduced, continued use of
the Software after the effective date of any pricing change will
constitute your acceptance of the new pricing.
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10.3We will notify registered users of any changes to pricing by
email at least 30 days before they take effect.
11. Termination
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11.1You may stop using the Software at any time by ceasing access
and, if you wish, requesting deletion of your account and data
by contacting singleformacc@gmail.com.
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11.2We may suspend or terminate your access to the Software at any
time if you breach these Terms, we reasonably suspect fraudulent
or unlawful activity, or we cease to provide the Software.
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11.3Upon termination, your right to use the Software ceases
immediately. We will retain your data for a period of 90 days
following termination, after which it may be permanently
deleted.
12. Limitation of Liability
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12.1To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hidden Mango Limited
shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits,
data, or business opportunities arising from your use of or
inability to use the Software.
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12.2Our total aggregate liability to you shall not exceed the total
fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim, or £100
where no fees have been paid.
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12.3Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for
death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or
fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot
be excluded by law.
13. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hidden Mango
Limited and its officers, directors, and employees from any claims,
liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees)
arising from your use of the Software, breach of these Terms, or
violation of any applicable law.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of
material changes by email or by posting a notice within the
Software. Your continued use of the Software after the effective
date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated
Terms.
15. Governing Law and Disputes
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15.1These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of England and Wales.
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15.2Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the
Software shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
courts of England and Wales.