Terms and Conditions for Independent Contractors

Effective Date: May 21, 2026

Acceptance to Terms

By contracting with Schoo-ber Ridesharing Transportation Services to provide transportation services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

The following terms and conditions govern all access to and use of this website and any other Schoo-ber Ridesharing Transportation Services branded sites and applications (the “Platform”). These Contractor Terms also apply to the services we provide and make available through the Platform (together with the Platform, the “Services”).

Certain Services may be subject to additional specific terms or agreements provided with those Services (“Supplemental Terms”). Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to limit any Supplemental Terms. These Terms and Conditions, together with any applicable Supplemental Terms (which are incorporated here by reference), form a contract (the “Agreement”) that governs the relationship between any individual or business and Schoo-ber Ridesharing Transportation Services (“Company,” “we,” or “us”).

Services

Schoo-ber Ridesharing Transportation Services offers transportation services through the Company Platform. Independent contractors (“Contractor”) engaged by the Company may provide transportation services by operating their own personal vehicles or, where mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the customer, by operating a vehicle owned or provided by the customer. All vehicles used in the provision of services must meet the standards and requirements set forth in this Agreement, including compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and insurance obligations. Contractors are solely responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of passengers, including children, to and from designated locations, and for adhering to all safety protocols and legal requirements during the provision of such services.

Contractor Qualifications

To provide transportation services through Schoo-ber MyWay, independent contractors must meet the following requirements:

The Contractor must be 21 years or older.
The Contractor possesses a valid driver's license and is authorized to operate a motor vehicle and has all appropriate licenses, approvals, and authority to provide transportation to third parties in all jurisdictions in which such Contractor provides Services.
The Contractor owns, or has the legal right to operate, the vehicle the Contractor uses when providing transportation services
The Contractor is named or scheduled on the insurance policy covering the vehicle and has a valid policy of liability insurance (in coverage amounts consistent with all applicable legal requirements) for the operation of such vehicle to cover any anticipated losses related to the services provided.
Contractor shall maintain a satisfactory driving record, defined as:
- No more than three (3) moving violations within any consecutive three (3)-year period;
- No at-fault accidents within the past three (3) years;
- No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving convictions;
- No felony convictions; and
- No license suspensions or revocations within the past three (3) years.

The Company reserves the exclusive right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to review and evaluate the Contractor’s driving record and make the final determination regarding the Contractor’s eligibility to provide services under this Agreement.

Successfully pass background checks as required by the Company. The Company may, at its discretion, require a background check on an annual basis. In any event, a background check will be conducted at least once every five years.

Vehicle Standards Overview

Contractors must ensure that their vehicles meet the following standards:

Contractors shall ensure that all vehicles utilized in the performance of services under this Agreement are maintained in a condition that is safe, fully operational, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Each vehicle must successfully pass a comprehensive annual inspection administered by a licensed mechanic. Failure to pass such inspection shall result in immediate suspension of the vehicle from service until all deficiencies are remedied to the satisfaction of the Company.

Contractors are encouraged to use vehicles that are 10 years old or newer, although vehicles up to 15 years old are acceptable. Vehicles that are older than 10 years will need to undergo inspections twice a year, while vehicles that are 10 years old or newer will only require an annual inspection. This ensures compliance and safety are maintained.

Contractors are required to maintain valid and current vehicle insurance at all times, including personal liability and vehicle coverage, in amounts that meet or exceed all statutory and regulatory requirements. Proof of such insurance must be provided to the Company upon request. Failure to maintain adequate insurance coverage shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and may result in immediate termination of contractor privileges.

Contractors shall ensure that each vehicle is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, is in good operating order, and fully complies with all applicable industry safety standards, statutory requirements, and regulations of the relevant state department of motor vehicles. Non-compliance with these standards shall result in immediate removal of the vehicle from service until compliance is achieved.

Contractors shall perform regular and documented maintenance on all vehicles to ensure ongoing safety, reliability, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable legal standards. Failure to conduct such maintenance may result in suspension or termination of contractor status and removal of the vehicle from service.

Payment and Fee Structure

Current rates for transportation are specified in the Fee Schedule.

The Company reserves the right to change these rates at any time.

When there is a change to the Fee Schedule, the Company shall provide notice of such changes to Contractor via email.

The Company will collect payment from customers and will disburse payment to Contractor after deducting a service fee, any transaction fees, disputes and refunds.

Payment disbursements will be made on a bi-weekly basis or as otherwise agreed upon in writing between the Contractor and the Company.

Contractors shall bear and be responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, local, and foreign taxes, duties, tariffs, levies, withholdings, and similar assessments (including without limitation, sales, use, and value added taxes) relating to the subject matter hereunder, excluding taxes based on the Company’s income.

Child Safety and Car Seat Compliance

Contractor shall ensure all children under 6 years of age are properly secured in federally-approved, crash-tested child restraint devices as required by Florida Statute § 316.613:

Ages 0–3: Rear-facing or forward-facing car seat
Ages 4–5: Booster seat or child seat

Contractor shall provide appropriate child restraints or require parents/guardians to supply them. Company bears no responsibility for child safety compliance or related violations.

Contractor assumes all liability for loss, damage, or claims arising from child restraints. Company disclaims all liability for Contractor's failure to comply with child safety laws.

Service Availability Requirements

Contractor shall maintain consistent availability to accept and fulfill assigned rides in accordance with the service levels established by the Company. Contractor must provide at least 72 hours' prior written notice of any planned unavailability exceeding 24 consecutive hours.

Unavailability Consequences:

No-Shows/Missed Rides: Subject to fees per Company schedule.
Chronic Unavailability: May result in reduced ride assignments, priority status downgrade, or termination at Company's discretion.
Failure to Notify: Treated as no-show with applicable penalties.

Company reserves the right to monitor Contractor availability and performance metrics to ensure service quality.

Zero Tolerance Policy

The Company maintains a zero tolerance policy regarding the use of alcohol, illegal substances, or the misuse of prescription medications. The Company also has zero tolerance for violating traffic laws and/or driving recklessly. The Company, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate the account of any Contractor violating its Zero Tolerance Policy.

Contract Duration and Renewal

This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive three-month terms unless either party provides written notice of its intention not to renew. Any changes to the Agreement or notice of non-renewal must be communicated in writing by either party within 30 days of the renewal date.

Contractor's Acknowledgment and Agreement

The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that:

The Contractor is at least 21 years of age.
The Contractor is an independent contractor of the Company, and this Agreement shall not be construed to create any association, partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between Contractor and the Company for any purpose. Contractor has no authority (and shall not hold himself/herself out as having authority) to bind the Company and Contractor shall not make any agreements or representations on the Company’s behalf without the Company’s prior written consent.
The information provided by the Contractor is true, accurate, and complete, and is not misleading.
The Company is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, damages, or claims arising from your conduct or the services you provide.

Representation and Warranties

Contractor represents and warrants to the Company that:

Contractor has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant the rights granted herein and to perform fully all of Contractor’s obligations in this Agreement;

Contractor’s entering into this Agreement with the Company and Contractor’s performance of the Services do not and will not conflict with or result in any breach or default under any other agreement to which Contractor is subject;

Contractor has the required skill, experience, and qualifications to perform the Services, Contractor shall perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally recognized industry standards for similar services and Contractor shall devote sufficient resources to ensure that the Services are performed in a timely and reliable manner;

Contractor will provide safe and reliable transportation for passengers, including children to and from designated locations;

Contractor shall perform the Services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including by maintaining all licenses, permits, and registrations required to perform the Services;

Contractor is responsible for communicating with parents regarding any delays or issues during transportation; and

Contractor holds a valid state‑issued driver’s license, maintains a clean driving record, and has never been cited or convicted for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), reckless driving, or any felony offense.

Insurance and Liability Obligations

You shall maintain a rideshare endorsement to your personal automobile insurance policy covering all vehicles and services you provide through Schoo-ber Ridesharing Transportation Services. Such endorsement shall provide automobile liability coverage sufficient to satisfy the minimum statutory requirements for bodily injury and property damage liability on public roads in any jurisdiction in which you operate, and you must be named as an insured or authorized driver thereon. A separate commercial auto policy is not required.

The Company shall maintain commercial auto liability insurance covering transportation services provided hereunder, provided that this Company coverage shall be excess over and not contribute with any coverage provided under your rideshare endorsement.

Prior to commencing services and upon each renewal thereafter, you shall provide the Company with a copy of your insurance declarations page, proof of the rideshare endorsement, insurance identification card, and proof of premium payment. You must notify the Company immediately in writing of any cancellation, non-renewal, or material changes to your policy.

You acknowledge that your personal automobile insurance (without rideshare endorsement) may not provide coverage while engaged in transportation services through the Company. It is your sole responsibility to confirm adequate coverage with your insurance carrier.

The Contractor shall name the Company as an additional insured on the rideshare endorsement required hereunder. The Contractor shall not be required to name the Company as an additional insured on personal insurance policies lacking such endorsement. You shall provide evidence of such coverage to the Company upon request and authorize your insurer to communicate directly with the Company regarding any cancellation, non-renewal, or material change affecting the required rideshare endorsement.

You shall maintain workers’ compensation insurance if required by applicable law. Where permitted, you may choose to maintain occupational accident insurance as an alternative to workers’ compensation insurance; however, doing so is at your own risk and expense.

You acknowledge your ongoing obligation to maintain all required insurance coverage during the terms of this Agreement, consistent with applicable law.

Termination of Agreement

Company may terminate this Agreement without cause upon 1 business days’ written notice to the Contractor under this Agreement. In the event of termination pursuant to this clause, the Company shall pay Contractor on a pro-rata basis any Fees then due and payable for any Services completed up to and including the date of such termination.

If Contractor believes Company is in breach of this Agreement, the Contractor must send written notice describing the specific breach. The Company then has ten (10) business days from receipt of such notice to cure the breach.

If the Company fails to cure the breach within those ten (10) business days, or if the Contractor chooses to terminate this Agreement despite the cure, the termination becomes effective on the tenth (10th) business day after the Company receives the Contractor's termination notice.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, Contractor agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Company with at least ten (10) business days’ prior written notice before discontinuing or terminating services under this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to reasonably cooperate during such notice period in transitioning ongoing work, deliverables, communications, credentials, files, and other Company-related matters as reasonably requested by Company.

Contractor acknowledges that a voluntary departure without reasonable advance notice or transition cooperation may cause Company operational disruption, client interruption, staffing difficulties, and other damages that may be difficult to calculate with precision. Accordingly, if Contractor voluntarily ceases providing services without providing the notice and transition cooperation described herein, Company shall be entitled to pursue all remedies available at law or in equity, including recovery of actual damages, losses, costs, and expenses directly resulting from such breach.

Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, or at any other time upon the Company’s written request, Contractor shall within 5 calendar days after such expiration or termination:

deliver to the Company all tangible documents and other media, including any copies containing, reflecting, incorporating, or based on the Confidential Information;
permanently erase all of the Confidential Information from Contractor’s personal belongings; and
certify in writing to the Company that Contractor have complied with the requirements of this clause.

Indemnification

Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates and their officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, actions, judgments, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from:

bodily injury, death of any person or damage to real or tangible, personal property resulting from Contractor’s acts or omissions;
or Contractor’s breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under this Agreement.

Non-Competition

Contractor acknowledges access to Confidential Information and a position of trust and confidence with Company. In respect of this, Contractor agrees not to compete against Company during the Restricted Period. The “Restricted Period” includes the period of Contractor’s independent contractor relationship with Company and an additional period of 12 consecutive months after termination of this Agreement for any reason. During the Restricted Period, Contractor must not:

provide services or advice to any Competitor;
affiliate with any Competitor as an employee, partner, consultant, or otherwise; or directly, or indirectly through one or more of any of their respective Affiliates, own, manage, operate, control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation, or control of any Competitor or a Competitor’s division or other business segment.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Competitor” means any other company or person directly or indirectly engaged, in whole or in part, in providing transportation services that compete with Company by (i) servicing, transporting, or contracting directly with any Company Client (or family member thereof) for student transportation, charter services, senior transportation, or similar services that Company provides to such Client, or (ii) operating a transportation business targeting the same specialized routes, schools, or senior communities served by Company within a 15 mile radius of the Company’s principal place of business.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall restrict or prohibit Contractor from engaging in general ride-sharing activities (e.g., Uber, Lyft), taxi services, or providing transportation or other services to third parties outside the scope of the Services hereunder, provided such activities do not: (i) involve the direct solicitation of Company Clients or employees in violation of this Section; (ii) service or contract directly with any Company Client for services substantially similar to those provided by Company; or (iii) use or disclose Company Confidential Information.

Non-Solicitation

During the term of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months thereafter, Contractor shall not, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, induce, recruit, or attempt to solicit, induce, or recruit any rider, customer, or client of the Company to use Contractor's services outside this Agreement or cease doing business with the Company; or (ii) solicit, induce, or attempt to solicit or induce any employee, contractor, or service provider of the Company to terminate their relationship with the Company or provide services directly to Contractor.

This restriction applies to all communications, including written, oral, electronic, or social media. Contractor acknowledges that the Company's relationships with riders, customers, clients, employees, contractors, and service providers constitute protectable legitimate business interests. Any violation constitutes a material breach entitling Company to injunctive relief without bond or proof of actual damages, plus damages, fees, and costs.

Terms Modification

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time by notifying you of such modifications by any reasonable means, including by posting the revised version on the Platform. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes indicates your acceptance of the modifications. Note that any such modifications will not apply retroactively to any dispute between you and us arising prior to the date on which we posted the revisions or otherwise notified you of the changes.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge and agree that, in the course of performing their obligations under this Agreement, they may have access to or be exposed to confidential or proprietary information belonging to the other party, including but not limited to business plans, financial data, trade secrets, customer lists, and other information not generally known to the public ("Confidential Information"). Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information and to use it solely for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement. Disclosure of Confidential Information shall be limited to employees, agents, or representatives who have a legitimate need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those set forth herein. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, except with respect to trade secrets, which shall remain confidential for so long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable Florida law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include information that:

is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party;
is lawfully received from a third party without restriction;
is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to the disclosing party's Confidential Information; or
is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided that the receiving party gives prompt written notice to the disclosing party and cooperates in any efforts to limit the scope of such disclosure.

Damages

Contractor acknowledges that a breach of the covenants, restrictions, or obligations contained in this Agreement may cause Company substantial and irreparable harm, including but not limited to loss of clients, goodwill, confidential information, business opportunities, and competitive advantage, the amount of which may be difficult to ascertain with certainty. Accordingly, Contractor agrees that Company shall be entitled to seek temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctive relief, specific performance, and all other remedies available at law or in equity, without the necessity of posting bond where permitted by applicable law.

Governing Law, Jurisdiction, And Venue

This Agreement and all related documents and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and the Services provided hereunder, whether sounding in contract, tort, or statute for all purposes shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida (including its statutes of limitations), without giving effect to any conflict of laws principles that would cause the laws of any other jurisdiction other than those of the State of Florida to apply. Any action or proceeding by either of the Parties to enforce this Agreement shall be brought only in any state or federal court located in the State of Florida, County of Broward. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts and waive the defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding in such venue.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Schoo-ber Ridesharing Transportation Services

Email: schooberrts@gmail.com

Phone: (954) 722-1690, opt 2

Address: 976 SW 81st Ave, North Lauderdale, FL 33068