1. Introduction
This SchoolPool Addendum (this “Addendum”) supplements and is incorporated into the ConnectSmart™ Terms of Service (the “Terms of Service” or the “Agreement”) provided by Metropia, Inc. (“Application Provider,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and governs your use of the SchoolPool service layer within the Service. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Addendum have the meanings given in the Terms of Service. By enabling or using SchoolPool, you agree to this Addendum in addition to the Terms of Service. ConnectSmart™ is a service provided by Metropia, Inc., and use of the Service is governed by the Terms of Service referenced therein.
 

2. Definitions
For purposes of this Addendum, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

1. “SchoolPool” means a feature of the Service that enables parents or legal guardians to coordinate and arrange parent-to-parent, non-commercial transportation of unaccompanied minors to and from school and related activities.

2. “Minor” means an individual under the age of eighteen (18).

3. “Parent/Guardian” means a user of the Service who is the legal parent or legal guardian of a Minor and who enrolls such Minor in SchoolPool.

4. “SchoolPool Participant” means any authorized user who participates in SchoolPool, including Driver Parents, Rider Parents, Trusted Drivers, and the School Administration.

5. “Driver Parent” means a Parent/Guardian who offers or provides transportation to a Minor under SchoolPool. 

6. “Rider Parent” means a Parent/Guardian who arranges for a Minor to receive transportation from a Driver Parent under SchoolPool.

7. “Child Image” means a still or moving image that depicts a Minor’s face or other identifying characteristics uploaded or authorized by a Parent/Guardian for limited display to SchoolPool Participants for identification and pickup/drop-off verification purposes.

8. “School Administration” – the designated school employee(s) receiving the arrival information of Minors and the contact information of the Driver Parent or Trusted Driver. 

9. “Trusted Driver” an individual invited by a Driver Parent approved by group manager who may transport minors the place of a Driver Parent.

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3. Eligibility; Authority; Accurate Information; No Use by Minors Without Written Consent
You represent and warrant that: (a) you are a Parent/Guardian and the legal parent or legal guardian of any Minor you enroll in SchoolPool; (b) you have full and continuing authority to provide all permissions and consents required by this Addendum and the Terms of Service for the Minor’s participation in SchoolPool; and (c) all information you provide about yourself and the Minor and the Trusted Driver (including school affiliation, pickup/drop-off instructions, authorization, and emergency contacts) is true, accurate, current, and complete, and you will promptly update it as necessary. Accounts for SchoolPool are for Parents/Guardians only; Minors are not permitted to create accounts, enroll, or use SchoolPool without Parent/Guardian consent and that the account of such Parent/Guardian remains linked with the account of the minor user. The Terms of Service require users to be 18 years of age or older and prohibit use of the Services to transport or coordinate the transportation of minors or unaccompanied minors, except as expressly modified by this Addendum for SchoolPool .
 

4. Platform-Only Role; No Transportation Services; No Screening or Verification; No Agency
SchoolPool is a platform feature that enables Parents/Guardians to connect and coordinate directly with one another. Although we may provide suggestions and recommendations for transportation services, we do not provide transportation services, do not arrange or broker transportation, and are not a party to any agreements between SchoolPool Participants. We do not screen, vet, or verify the identity, driving history, licensing, registration, insurance, criminal history, background, or suitability of any SchoolPool Participant or their vehicles. You are expected to rely on your own personal judgment whether to accept or reject any transportation services that may be recommended or suggested to you in connection with the Services. No agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or fiduciary relationship is created between you and us, or among SchoolPool Participants, by virtue of SchoolPool. You are solely responsible for determining whether any Driver Parent, Trusted Driver or arrangement is appropriate for your Minor. The Terms of Service state that the Application Provider is not a transportation provider, is not a party to transportation arrangements, and does not verify licensing, registration, insurance, safety, or compliance of drivers or carpool participants.
 

5. Unaccompanied Minors; Parental Responsibility and Authorizations
Parents/Guardians are exclusively responsible for the care, custody, safety, supervision, and conduct of their Minors in connection with SchoolPool, including at pickup, in transit, at drop-off and during trips with a Trusted Driver. Parents/Guardians are responsible for complying with School Administration policies regarding student transportation and release, and for securing and maintaining any written permissions or authorizations required by schools, districts, or other authorities. Parents/Guardians must designate and maintain current emergency contact information and instructions within the Service and directly with other SchoolPool Participants as needed. We do not supervise Minors and have no responsibility for pickup/drop-off procedures, custody disputes, or authorization compliance as may be required by School Administration. Parents/Guardians may only participate in SchoolPool services within their designated group of SchoolPool Participants, and Parents/Guardians are not permitted to share any links or invitations to join SchoolPool or participate in the SchoolPool services with individuals who are not SchoolPool Participants.
 

6. Safety Rules and Conduct
You agree to the following SchoolPool rules and to ensure that any Minor you enroll adheres to them:

1. Use of seat belts and legally required child safety restraints for Minors is mandatory and must comply with applicable law.

2. No weapons or illegal substances are permitted in vehicles used for SchoolPool.

3. Harassment, discrimination, or other unlawful or abusive conduct is prohibited.

4. Drivers must operate vehicles lawfully, comply with all traffic and safety laws, and must not text or otherwise unlawfully use mobile devices while driving.

5. You must promptly report safety incidents or violations of these rules to us via the reporting mechanism described below and, where appropriate, to schools or law enforcement.

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These rules supplement and do not limit the conduct requirements of the Terms of Service. The Terms of Service require safe and lawful behavior, prohibit threatening others, and prohibit accessing the Service while driving other than by hands-free means.

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7. Child Images; Authorization, Use, and Restrictions

If you upload or authorize the upload of any Child Image, you represent and warrant that you are the Minor’s Parent/Guardian and have all rights, permissions, and consents necessary to do so. You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and otherwise process Child Images solely to enable SchoolPool features, including limited display to SchoolPool Participants in the same SchoolPool group(s) as necessary for identification and pickup/drop-off verification, and to prevent misuse or fraud. You agree:

1. Only authorized Parents/Guardians may upload Child Images.

2. Child Images may not be copied, downloaded, screenshotted, scraped, redistributed, or used outside SchoolPool, and may not be used for commercial purposes, training data sets, or biometric analysis.

3. You will promptly remove or request removal of a Child Image if circumstances change; upon account closure or opt-out, we will remove or de-identify Child Images within a reasonable period where technically feasible, subject to legal retention obligations and legitimate safety, security, fraud, or auditing needs.

4. You are responsible for ensuring that Child Images are current, appropriate, and limited to what is necessary for identification.

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Nothing in this section expands our obligations beyond those stated in this Addendum and the Privacy Policy.

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8. Communications and Location Sharing

SchoolPool may enable in-app messaging among SchoolPool Participants and temporary, limited sharing of location or trip status during active SchoolPool trips for coordination and safety. You agree to use such features only for SchoolPool purposes and in compliance with law and school policies. Location sharing may be imprecise, intermittent, or unavailable and should not be relied upon as a sole means of monitoring a Minor. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. The Terms of Service permit notices and messages within the Service and to your contact information and note that location services may be required for the Service to function as intended.

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9. Assumption of Risk; Release

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you understand and agree that parent-to-parent transportation arranged through SchoolPool involves inherent risks, including those associated with vehicle travel, third-party conduct, and the actions or omissions of other SchoolPool Participants. You knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks for yourself and for any Minor you enroll. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release and covenant not to sue Metropia, Inc., its affiliates, the Application Provider Indemnitees, and the Texas Authorities for any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from or related to SchoolPool transportation or interactions among SchoolPool Participants. The Terms of Service disclaim transportation-provider status, place all risks associated with transportation services between users and third parties, and contain broad limitations and disclaimers of liability in favor of the Application Provider and Application Provider Indemnitees.

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10. Indemnification

In addition to your indemnification obligations under the Terms of Service, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Application Provider Indemnitees from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) the participation of you or your Minor in SchoolPool; (b) personal injury, death, or property damage connected to SchoolPool transportation; (c) custody, consent, or authorization disputes; (d) failure to use required child restraints or comply with law; (e) unauthorized or unlawful upload, sharing, or use of Child Images or other personal data; (f) privacy or data protection violations connected to SchoolPool; and (g) misconduct, misrepresentation, or violations of this Addendum or the Terms of Service by you or your Minor. The Terms of Service include a broad indemnification in favor of the Application Provider Indemnitees covering user misuse of the Service, transportation arrangements between users, bodily injury, property damage, misrepresentations, and violations of law.

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11. Limitation of Liability

The limitation of liability, warranty disclaimers, and other risk allocations in the Terms of Service apply in full to SchoolPool. Without limiting the foregoing, to the maximum extent permitted by law, we have no responsibility or liability for SchoolPool transportation, for the acts or omissions of any SchoolPool Participant, or for any decisions you make based on SchoolPool information or features. The Terms of Service provide that the Application Provider and its indemnitees will not be liable for damages arising out of access to or use of the Service and expressly disclaim responsibility for third-party transportation services and carpool participants ; the total aggregate liability, if any, is limited to US$100 as stated in the Terms of Service.

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12. Suspension and Termination

We may immediately suspend or terminate access to SchoolPool or the Service, remove content (including Child Images), or take other appropriate action if we believe, in our sole discretion, that there are safety concerns, suspected abuse, policy violations, misuse of Child Images, or other risks. Your rights with respect to data and account termination are as described in the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy. The Terms of Service permit the Application Provider to limit use of the Service, remove content, and terminate the Agreement for breaches or misuse, and describe user data handling upon termination.

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13. Reporting and Emergencies

For emergencies or situations posing immediate danger, call 911 or the appropriate local authorities. To report safety concerns, policy violations, or suspected misuse of Child Images or SchoolPool features, contact support at connectsmart@metropia.com or through in-app reporting. The Terms of Service provide support contact at connectsmart@metropia.com and the Houston mailing address for Metropia, Inc.

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14. Conflicts; Order of Precedence

If there is a conflict between this Addendum and the Terms of Service, this Addendum controls with respect to SchoolPool, and the Terms of Service otherwise continue to apply. The Terms of Service state that they, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement and govern in the event of conflict with other terms, except as otherwise specified.