Driver Terms and Conditions

Please read these Driver Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before downloading, registering, or operating as a third-party transportation provider on the Linyr360 digital platform. By completing the driver registration process, you ("the Driver") expressly agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.

1. Contractual Relationship and Independent Contractor Status

1.1 Scope of Terms

These Terms govern your relationship with Specialty Logistics (operating Linyr360), a company registered and operating under the laws of Jamaica, with its registered corporate office located at Kingston, Jamaica (hereinafter referred to as "Linyr360", "the Company", "we", "us", or "our").

1.2 Independent Contractor Designation

You expressly acknowledge and agree that your relationship with Linyr360 is strictly that of an independent contractor. This agreement does not create an employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, agency, or franchise between you and Linyr360.

You are entirely free to choose your own working hours, log into or out of the application at your discretion, and accept or reject ride requests.
You are solely responsible for providing, maintaining, and operating your own vehicle.
You are entirely responsible for filing and paying all local statutory taxes, deductions, and liabilities under Jamaican law, including but not limited to National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributions, National Housing Trust (NHT) payments, Education Tax, and General Consumption Tax (GCT) where applicable. Linyr360 will not withhold taxes from your earnings.

1.3 Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be exclusively governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the Laws of Jamaica. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jamaica.

2. Mandatory Driver Eligibility and Documentation

To access the Platform as an active Driver, you must successfully clear background checks and submit valid digital copies of the following statutory certifications. You must maintain these documents in an active, unexpired state at all times:

Jamaican Driver's License: A valid license appropriate for public passenger transport.
Police Record Certificate: An official Certificate of Good Conduct showing no disqualifying criminal record.
Transport Authority Taxi Badge: Valid current badge verifying authorization to operate public transport.
Road License: A valid Hackney Carriage or Contract Carriage Road License assigned to your registered vehicle.
Certificate of Vehicle Registration: Proof of valid ownership or authorized vehicle operation.
Certificate of Vehicle Fitness: Up-to-date certification proving compliance with structural and safety standards.
PPV Insurance Policy: Comprehensive Public Passenger Vehicle insurance covering third-party passenger liabilities.

Linyr360 reserves the absolute right to audit, cross-reference, and re-verify these documents with the Transport Authority of Jamaica or law enforcement at any time. Failure to provide updated renewals prior to document expiration will result in immediate suspension from the Platform.

3. Financial Framework and Payment Processing

3.1 Fare Structure and Marketplace Facilitation

Riders pay for transportation requests using credit or debit cards processed securely through the Powertranz gateway connected to Linyr360's National Commercial Bank (NCB) merchant account. You appoint Linyr360 as your limited payment collection agent solely to collect fares from Riders on your behalf. Payment of the fare by a Rider to Linyr360 satisfies the Rider's obligation to pay you for that trip.

3.2 Commission and Platform Fees

In consideration for providing the digital marketplace, matching infrastructure, data processing, and payment facilitation, Linyr360 deducts a fixed platform service fee ("Commission") from the gross fare calculated for each completed trip. This Commission is deducted automatically before payouts are batched.

3.3 Clearings and Payouts

Net earnings are paid out weekly in Jamaican Dollars (JMD) to your registered Jamaican bank account, via local electronic funds transfer (ACH or RTGS). You are responsible for ensuring that your bank transit routing details are accurate.

4. Data Protection and Communication Safety

4.1 Compliance with the JDPA 2020

During your use of the Platform, you will receive limited personal data belonging to Riders (e.g., first name, pickup location, destination, and profile photo). You are categorized as a Data Processor under the Jamaica Data Protection Act (JDPA), 2020. You are strictly prohibited from copying, storing, exporting, sharing, or utilizing a Rider's personal information for any purpose outside the direct fulfillment of the matched transit service.

4.2 Mandatory Use of Phone Number Masking

To preserve user privacy, Linyr360 enforces in-app chat and phone number masking technology.

When communicating with a Rider regarding a pickup location, you must use the internal App voice or text interface.
You will not be shown the Rider's actual cellular phone number, and they will not see yours.
Bypassing this safety measure is a material breach of contract. Asking a Rider for their direct phone number, writing down their contact info, or attempting to contact them after a trip is completed is strictly forbidden and results in an immediate, permanent account ban.

5. Driver Conduct and Quality Standards

5.1 Service Quality and Vehicle Upkeep

You agree to maintain your vehicle in a clean, sanitary, mechanically sound, and odor-free condition. You must dress professionally and operate your vehicle safely and courteously, strictly obeying the Road Traffic Act of Jamaica. Smoking, vaping, or consuming alcohol while operating the App is strictly prohibited.

5.2 Ratings and Account Deactivation

Riders provide feedback and ratings at the end of each trip. Linyr360 reviews driver ratings to preserve marketplace quality. If your average rating falls below our designated platform benchmark, or if you maintain an excessively high trip cancellation rate after accepting requests, Linyr360 reserves the right to restrict or deactivate your platform access.

6. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

6.1 Platform Limitations

Linyr360 provides a digital matching marketplace on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We do not guarantee a specific volume of ride requests, specific monetary earnings, or uninterrupted application connectivity.

6.2 Exclusion of Damages

Linyr360 is not responsible or liable for the behavior, actions, omissions, or misconduct of Riders during a trip. You assume all operational risks inherent to providing public passenger transport. In no event shall Linyr360's cumulative financial liability to you for all claims or causes of action exceed the total amount of platform commissions collected from you during the three (3) month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Linyr360, its directors, officers, employees, and corporate stakeholders from and against any and all claims, regulatory penalties, fines, lawsuits, losses, and legal costs (including attorney fees) arising from: (i) your operation of your vehicle; (ii) your violation of any local Jamaican traffic or transport laws; (iii) your breach of these Driver Terms; or (iv) your infringement on the data privacy rights of any Rider under the JDPA.

8. Term, Suspension, and Termination

These Terms remain active until terminated by either party. You may terminate this contract at any time by deleting your driver profile and ceasing all use of the App. Linyr360 reserves the right to immediately suspend or permanently deactivate your account without prior notice if:

Any of your submitted regulatory documents expire, are revoked, or are found to be fraudulent.
You violate the data privacy boundaries or phone number masking protocols.
A serious safety complaint, physical altercation, or illegal activity report is lodged against you.

9. Amendments

Linyr360 reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms or our commission structures at any time. When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document will change. Drivers will be notified of material changes directly through the App portal or via registered email before the changes take effect. Continued platform operation following these notifications constitutes your agreement to the new rules.

By clicking "I Accept the Driver Terms and Conditions" during the Linyr360 onboarding registration process, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily accepted all clauses within this document. You explicitly affirm your status as an independent contractor, understand the tax obligations, and consent to data processing routines under the JDPA.