Disclaimer & Data Sources

1. Educational Purpose Only

All content, tools, and matrices on Cashbizly ("the Service") are provided for educational and informational purposes only. The Service does not provide legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Nothing here is a substitute for a licensed attorney or your state’s Attorney General.

2. Not Legal Advice

Whether a credit-card surcharge, cash-discount program, or sales-tax configuration is lawful in your situation depends on state statute, card-network rules, and active litigation that changes frequently. Always consult a qualified attorney or the appropriate state agency before adding any fee or changing a price.

3. How We Source the Data

Our state-by-state surcharge status reflects the consensus of published 2025–2026 compliance guides, including card-network surcharge rules (Visa / Mastercard), payment-processor compliance resources (e.g., LawPay, Stax), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and state Attorney General guidance. Where multiple sources agree, we cite a statute; where sources conflict or the rule is actively litigated, we label the status “contested” rather than assert a single answer.

4. Verification & “Last Verified” Dates

Every data point carries a last-verified date (e.g., 2026-08). Laws and holiday authorizations are re-approved annually and are frequently challenged in court. A date on the page is the date we last reviewed the source — it is not a guarantee the rule is unchanged today. Re-confirm with the state agency before relying on it.

5. No Warranty of Accuracy

While we make reasonable efforts to keep the information current and correct, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the content. State laws, card-network rules, and tax-holiday authorizations may change without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

Cashbizly, its operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages — direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential — arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Service, including penalties, fees, or litigation costs incurred as a result of relying on information provided herein.

7. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your pricing, compliance, and legal decisions. By using this Service you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer and will not rely on any content herein as professional advice. When in doubt, contact your state Attorney General.

8. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links to payment processors or POS providers may be affiliate links. This does not affect our editorial independence: we do not recommend a provider because of compensation, and we never embed affiliate links without a clear user action or a genuine discount relevant to you.

9. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer from time to time. Material changes will be noted by updating the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.