Terms of
use

1. Nature of service

Carpool1 is a free community bulletin board that allows individuals to voluntarily coordinate shared rides. Carpool1 does not provide transportation services, act as a Transportation Network Company (TNC), dispatch vehicles, set fares, or guarantee any ride. All arrangements made through this platform are private, voluntary agreements between individual users.

2. No payment processing

Carpool1 does not process, facilitate, or take any percentage of money between users. Drivers may suggest cost-sharing arrangements such as splitting gas. Any such arrangement is a private matter between driver and rider handled entirely outside the platform. Carpool1 has no involvement in and accepts no liability for any financial arrangements between users.

3. Your safety responsibility

You are solely responsible for your own safety. Carpool1 does not conduct background checks, verify identities, inspect vehicles, or screen users in any way. By using this platform you acknowledge that you are voluntarily choosing to share a vehicle with or as a private individual, and you assume all associated risks. We strongly recommend:

• Meeting in public places for first rides
• Sharing your trip details with a trusted contact
• Trusting your instincts — if something feels wrong, don't get in the car
• Reviewing a user's rating and trip history before riding

4. Insurance

Drivers are solely responsible for ensuring their personal auto insurance policy covers any passengers they transport. Carpool1 provides no insurance coverage of any kind. Riders acknowledge that a driver's personal insurance may not cover passengers in a voluntary carpool arrangement and should confirm coverage before riding.

5. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Carpool1, its owners, operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any injury, death, property damage, financial loss, or any other harm arising from use of this platform or any ride arranged through it. You use Carpool1 entirely at your own risk. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the service (which is zero).

6. User conduct

By using Carpool1 you agree not to:

• Use the platform for any unlawful purpose
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Misrepresent yourself, your vehicle, or your route
• Charge fares or operate as a commercial transportation provider
• Post false or misleading route information
• Attempt to circumvent any security or access controls

Carpool1 reserves the right to remove any user or listing at its sole discretion without notice.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Carpool1 and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the platform, your interactions with other users, any ride you participate in as a driver or rider, or your violation of these terms.

8. Age requirement

You must be 18 years of age or older to create an account or use Carpool1. By creating an account you confirm you are 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that a user is under 18 we will terminate their account immediately.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The current version is always available at carpool1.com/terms.