Terms of Service

1. What is Drift?

                Critical Understanding: Drift is a peer-to-peer community technology platform that connects independent individuals who wish to share private carpool arrangements. Drift is NOT a transportation company, taxi service, rideshare operator, or for-hire transport provider.
            

1.1 What Drift Is:

A digital marketplace connecting independent users
Mobile application software for communication and coordination
Suggested cost contribution calculators based on distance/time
Optional payment processing facilitation between users
Platform infrastructure maintenance and support services

1.2 What Drift Is NOT:

A transportation service provider
An employer of drivers
A taxi company or for-hire service
A vehicle fleet operator
A dispatcher of rides

2. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Drift mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

3. Eligibility

To use Drift, you must meet the following age requirements:

Riders: Must be at least 16 years old (legal age in Cayman Islands)
Drivers: Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Cayman Islands driver's license

Additionally, you must:

Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
Not be prohibited from using the service under applicable law
Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account

4. How Drift Works

4.1 The Three-Party Structure:

Riders: Independent individuals seeking carpool arrangements who make voluntary requests and choose which drivers to connect with
Drivers: Independent individuals offering to share rides who voluntarily accept or decline requests. Drivers are NOT employees, contractors, or agents of Drift
Drift: Provides technology infrastructure only and does NOT participate in the actual carpool arrangement

4.2 Connection Process:

Rider enters pickup location and destination
Platform suggests nearby available drivers based on GPS proximity
Rider selects preferred driver from available options
Driver receives notification and voluntarily chooses to accept or decline
If both parties agree, they connect for a private carpool arrangement
Private carpool takes place (arranged between users, not by Drift)
Cost-sharing payment processed through the app

Important: At NO point does Drift dispatch, assign, mandate, or control any aspect of the ride itself. All arrangements are voluntary, private agreements between independent users.

5. Cost-Sharing & Payments

5.1 Suggested Contributions:

Drift provides SUGGESTED cost contribution ranges based on distance, time, and fuel costs. These are suggestions only—not mandatory fares. Final amounts are voluntary agreements between driver and rider.

5.2 Platform Service Fee:

A 20% platform service fee is applied to all cost-sharing contributions processed through the app:

~4% covers payment processing (Stripe fees, transaction security, PCI compliance)
~15% covers platform maintenance (servers, APIs, engineering, support, safety features)

5.3 Mandatory In-App Payment:

For the safety and protection of all users, ALL cost-sharing payments must be processed through the in-app payment system. This protects:

Drivers from: Non-payment, cash disputes, handling cash risks
Riders from: Price changes mid-ride, payment disputes, cash handling risks

Cash payments are not permitted and may result in account suspension.

6. Rider Terms

As a rider, you agree to:

Provide accurate pickup and destination information
Be ready at the pickup location when the driver arrives
Treat drivers with respect
Pay all agreed cost-sharing contributions through the app
Not engage in illegal activities during rides
Wear seatbelts as required by law
Not damage vehicles or driver property

7. Driver Terms

As a driver, you acknowledge that you are an independent individual, NOT an employee or contractor of Drift. You agree to:

Maintain a valid Cayman Islands driver's license
Carry appropriate vehicle insurance (verify it covers carpooling)
Keep your vehicle in safe operating condition
Provide rides safely and professionally
Follow all applicable Cayman Islands traffic laws
Not discriminate against riders
Complete required background checks and verification
Be solely responsible for your own tax obligations

7.1 Driver Independence:

Drift does NOT:

Set your schedule or working hours
Require minimum acceptance rates
Mandate how you operate your vehicle
Dictate routes or driving behavior
Provide vehicles or equipment
Supervise your day-to-day activities

8. Safety Features

Drift provides safety features including:

SOS emergency button
GPS tracking visible to emergency contacts
Trip sharing (real-time location sharing with trusted contacts)
In-app messaging (no need to share personal phone numbers)
Two-way rating system
User verification and background checks for drivers
24/7 platform support for urgent issues

9. Liability & Insurance

Important: Since all rides are private arrangements between independent users, liability falls on the parties involved—not on Drift.

9.1 Driver Liability:

Drivers are solely responsible for:

Vehicle accidents and collisions
Personal injury to passengers
Property damage
Traffic violations

9.2 Rider Acknowledgment:

Riders acknowledge they are entering a private carpool arrangement with another independent user and assume all associated risks.

9.3 Drift Liability:

Drift, as a technology platform provider, is NOT liable for:

Accidents, injuries, or damages during rides
Driver or rider conduct
Vehicle condition or safety
Route selection or driving decisions
Payment disputes between users
Any consequences of private arrangements made through the platform

9.4 Insurance Requirements:

Drivers MUST maintain valid vehicle insurance per Cayman Islands law
Drivers should verify their insurance covers carpooling/ride-sharing activities
Drift does NOT provide insurance coverage for users

10. Prohibited Conduct

Users may NOT use Drift for:

Commercial for-hire passenger transport
Illegal activities of any kind
Transport of illegal goods or substances
Harassment, threats, or discrimination
Fraudulent payment schemes
Circumventing platform safety measures
Cash payments outside the app

11. Ratings and Reviews

Both riders and drivers can rate each other after trips. Low ratings may affect your ability to use the platform. Ratings must be honest and not discriminatory.

12. Account Termination

Drift may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms. You may delete your account at any time through the App settings or by contacting support.

13. Dispute Resolution

Disputes between users should be resolved privately
Drift may provide mediation assistance but is not obligated to do so
Transaction records are available for dispute resolution
Binding arbitration clause applies for disputes involving Drift
Governing law: Cayman Islands jurisdiction

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. Material changes will be communicated through the app or email.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Drift in Cayman Ltd.
Cayman Islands

Last updated: December 8, 2025