Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using the Oweya platform (website at oweya.us or the mobile app), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use Oweya. These terms form a binding agreement between you and The Oweya Group LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("Oweya," "we," "us," or "our").

2. What Oweya Is

Oweya is a community platform that connects people within trusted networks to share rides using a favor-based points system. No money changes hands between riders and drivers — members earn and spend "oweya points." Oweya is not a transportation company and does not provide transportation services. We are a technology platform that facilitates peer-to-peer ride coordination among community members.

3. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to use Oweya.
• Members who give rides must hold a valid driver's license and maintain legally required auto insurance.
• You must provide accurate and truthful information during signup.
• You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure.

4. Points System

• Oweya points have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• Points are earned by giving rides and spent by receiving rides, within your network(s).
• Balances are network-scoped — points earned in one network stay in that network.
• Accounts may carry a negative balance down to a floor of −200 points.
• Point calculations are based on the actual distance of the completed ride.
• Oweya reserves the right to adjust point values with reasonable notice.

5. Cost

Oweya is completely free to use. There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no hidden charges. We reserve the right to introduce optional paid features in the future with reasonable notice.

6. Member Conduct

You agree not to:

• Provide false information or impersonate another person
• Offer rides without a valid driver's license or adequate insurance
• Use the platform for any commercial transportation purpose (e.g., running a taxi service)
• Harass, threaten, or discriminate against other members
• Abuse the points system or attempt to manipulate balances
• Share your account with others or create multiple accounts
• Use the platform in any way that violates applicable laws

7. Safety and Liability

Oweya facilitates connections between community members but is not responsible for the actions of any member during a ride. Drivers are responsible for maintaining adequate auto insurance that covers peer-to-peer ride-sharing, and for complying with all applicable traffic laws.Oweya does not conduct background checks on members. Members participate in ride-sharing at their own risk and are encouraged to only use the platform within networks of people they personally trust.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OWEYA IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM RIDES COORDINATED THROUGH THE PLATFORM. YOUR USE OF OWEYA IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

8. Networks

Networks are groups of trusted members. Network admins are responsible for managing membership and ensuring the group consists of people they trust. Oweya does not verify the identity or trustworthiness of network members beyond the signup information provided. Admin roles can be transferred but not abandoned — a network must always have an active admin.

9. Account Termination

Oweya reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or pose a safety risk to other members. You may delete your account at any time by contacting support@oweya.us. Upon termination, your oweya points balance will be forfeited as points have no monetary value.

10. Intellectual Property

The Oweya name, logo, and platform are owned by The Oweya Group LLC. You may not use our branding without written permission. By submitting content to the platform (profile info, messages, etc.), you grant Oweya a limited license to use that content to operate the service.

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes between members (e.g., ride disagreements) should first be reported to Oweya support. Disputes between you and Oweya will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, to the extent permitted by law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you by email or in-app notice at least 14 days before material changes take effect. Continued use after that date constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

Questions about these terms:
The Oweya Group LLC
Email: support@oweya.us
North Potomac, MD 20878