Terms of Service

1. Acceptance; Eligibility

• Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Service.
• Acceptance: By creating an account, signing in, or using the Service you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Service Description

Bóthar is a mobile-first Progressive Web App that helps users post and accept shared rides. Fares are quoted in EUR and settled in USDC on Solana (devnet for v1). The v1 hackathon/demo targets Solana devnet, uses Privy for embedded wallets and sign-in, and implements a manual off-chain driver licence verification flow; it is not a production transport or payment service.

3. User Responsibilities and Conduct

• Independent Parties: Bóthar facilitates introductions between individuals. Drivers are independent participants — we do not employ, license, insure, vet, or direct drivers beyond the limited off-chain verification flow described in the product spec.
• Insurance & Licensing:It is each user’s responsibility to ensure they are properly licensed and insured for carrying passengers. Drivers should confirm their insurance permits non-commercial cost-sharing.
• Prohibited Conduct: Users must not post illegal content, personal addresses or phone numbers in public trip notes, or harass other users. We may remove content and suspend accounts for violations.

4. Driver Verification

In v1, driver licence verification is an off-chain, manual review process intended only as a trust indicator. Licence images are stored privately and are not written on-chain or publicly published. Approval of a verification submission is not an endorsement that the driver is legally licensed, insured, or fit for any specific ride.

5. Payments, Escrow, and Fees

• Escrow: When a passenger funds a trip, the agreed fare (USDC) is held via a Solana escrow program. Release conditions are described in the product specification.
• Currency & Network: Fares are quoted in EUR and settled in USDC. v1 operates on Solana devnet.
• Fees & Commission: v1 operates with 0% platform commission. Network fees are paid by the transaction signer.

6. Disputes and Refunds

Either party may raise a dispute before escrow is released. v1 dispute handling is manual — platform administrators review the case and decide on release, refund, or split outcomes. Refunds are only issued pursuant to admin resolution or programmatic rules of the escrow contract.

7. Content, Ratings, and Reputation

Ratings and certain reputation data may be recorded on-chain and are immutable. Off-chain trip listings, comments, and licence submissions may be edited or removed by administrators. We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts for abuse, fraud, or breaches of these Terms.

8. Privacy; Personal Data

Privacy practices are described in the Service’s Privacy Policy. Licence images and KYC-style documents are treated as sensitive personal data: in v1 they are stored privately off-chain and only accessible to authorised admins via short-lived URLs.

9. Intellectual Property

We (or our licensors) own or control the Service’s software, designs, logos, and documentation. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the Service except as expressly permitted in writing.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms or for operational reasons. Users may terminate their account by following the account settings flow; termination does not automatically cancel unresolved trips or escrowed funds.

11. Disclaimers; No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee the conduct, safety, or legal compliance of other users.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bóthar, its maintainers, and affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Service.

14. Jurisdiction; Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland (subject to change before production). Disputes that cannot be resolved amicably will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland unless otherwise required by applicable law.

15. Changes to the Service and Terms

We may modify or discontinue the Service at any time. We will post changes to these Terms and indicate the “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact and Feedback

For questions about these Terms, legal inquiries, or to report abuse, contact the project maintainers via the project repository.