Terms of Service
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Local Lite's carpool matchmaking platform ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.
Description of Service
Local Lite provides a free carpool matchmaking platform that helps parents and guardians connect for school transportation coordination. Our service facilitates communication and organization but does not provide transportation services directly.
User Accounts
Eligibility
You must be a parent, guardian, or authorized adult to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the authority to arrange transportation for the children listed in your profile.
Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Providing accurate and current information
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Share inappropriate content or engage in harmful behavior
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated tools to access the Service
- Impersonate other individuals or entities
Carpool Coordination
User Responsibility
Local Lite facilitates carpool connections but does not provide transportation services. Users are solely responsible for:
- Verifying the suitability of carpool partners
- Ensuring safe transportation arrangements
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Maintaining appropriate insurance coverage
- Coordinating pickup/dropoff times and locations
Community Guidelines
All carpool arrangements must prioritize safety and follow community standards. We reserve the right to remove users who violate these guidelines or engage in unsafe practices.
Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service. As a free service, we regularly clean up data to manage costs:
- Inactive carpool data is purged annually at the end of each school year
- Matchmaking data is cleaned up regularly to maintain service efficiency
Service Availability
Free Service
Local Lite is provided as a free service. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.
Service Interruptions
We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not liable for any damages resulting from service interruptions.
Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF OTHER USERS.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOCAL LITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE (WHICH IS ZERO FOR OUR FREE SERVICE).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Local Lite harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Local Lite operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through our platform. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our platform or at:
Local Lite
Carpool Match Maker
Email: legal@carpool-lite.online