Terms of Use

• VoltShare operates an online marketplace that connects people who own or control electric-vehicle charging equipment (“Hosts”) with people who wish to charge an electric vehicle (“Drivers”). A Host’s listing is a “Station”; a confirmed reservation is a “Booking”; an active charging period is a “Session.”
• VoltShare is a neutral venue. The charging arrangement is a direct agreement between the Host and the Driver. VoltShare is not a party to that arrangement and is not obligated to monitor, supervise, inspect, or control any Station, Host, Driver, vehicle, or Session.
• VoltShare is not a public utility, electricity provider, energy reseller, electrician, charging-network operator, or insurer, and does not own, operate, sell, supply, install, or maintain charging equipment or electricity. Hosts are solely responsible for their equipment, their premises, and compliance with laws applicable to them (see Section 9).
• We do not guarantee that any Station is safe, lawful, available, accurately described, or compatible with your vehicle, or that any Host or Driver is who they claim to be.

• You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a binding contract. The Platform is intended for users in the United States.
• You must provide accurate, current information and keep it updated. You are responsible for all activity under your account and for safeguarding your credentials.
• Verification. We verify email and phone for all users. We may offer or require additional identity verification (for example, government-ID and selfie verification through our processor, Stripe Identity). Biometric verification, where offered, is subject to separate consent and retention rules described in our Privacy Policy.
• We may refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms or applicable law (see Section 16).

“Content” means any text, photos, reviews, ratings, messages, or other materials submitted to the Platform. “Host Fee,” “Driver Fee,” and “Service Fee” have the meanings in Section 8. Capitalized terms not defined here have the meanings given in the Host Agreement, Driver Agreement, Privacy Policy, or Cancellation Policy.

If you list a Station, you also agree to the Host Agreement. In summary, you represent that you have the legal right to share the Station and premises (including under any lease, mortgage, HOA, insurance policy, and zoning or other law), that your equipment is safe and lawfully installed, that your listing is accurate, and that you are responsible for the condition and safety of your premises and equipment.

If you book or use a Station, you also agree to the Driver Agreement. In summary, you are responsible for your vehicle and its compatibility (including any required adapters or cords), for following the Host’s access instructions, for treating the premises with care, for arriving and leaving within your reserved window, and for any damage you cause.

• A Host may offer instant booking or request-to-book. A Booking is confirmed only when VoltShare communicates confirmation to you.
• Access. A Host’s exact address and any access code or instructions are shared with the Driver only after a Booking is confirmed, for use only for that Booking. Drivers must not record, share, or reuse access information.
• Energy measurement. The energy delivered in a Session is measured by the charging equipment where available and may be recorded or estimated where metering is unavailable. You agree that such records may be used to calculate charges, subject to the dispute process described in the Cancellation Policy.

• Your Content. You retain ownership of Content you submit. You grant VoltShare a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute your Content to operate and promote the Platform. You represent that you have the rights to grant this license and that your Content is accurate and lawful.
• Reviews. Reviews must reflect genuine experiences and may not be defamatory, false, or used to extort. We may remove Content that violates these Terms but are not obligated to monitor Content.
• Notice and takedown. We respond to claims of intellectual-property infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Send notices to [email protected] (our designated agent registration is pending).
• Our IP. The Platform, including its software, design, and trademarks (including “VoltShare”), is owned by VoltShare or its licensors. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to use the Platform per these Terms.

• Processor. Payments are processed by Stripe. By transacting, you also agree to Stripe’s applicable terms. VoltShare uses Stripe Connect for Host payouts and does not take custody of funds.
• Driver charges. When you book, your payment method is authorized for an estimated amount; the final amount is captured at Session end based on the energy actually delivered, plus any applicable Service Fee and taxes. The captured amount will not exceed the authorized amount without your consent.
• Fees. Drivers pay the Host’s rate plus a Service Fee, and Hosts receive payouts net of a Host Fee. Current fee amounts are disclosed in the Platform before you confirm a transaction and may change with notice. Prices shown at checkout govern your transaction.
• Taxes. You are responsible for your own taxes. Hosts are responsible for reporting their income; tax forms (such as a 1099-K) may be issued by the payment processor where required.
• Chargebacks and disputes. Improper chargebacks may result in account action. Billing disputes are handled per the Cancellation Policy.

Hosts set their own prices — for example, per kWh or per hour — and VoltShare does not set or control prices. The Platform enables Hosts to make their charging equipment available to Drivers; VoltShare is not an electric utility or a reseller of electricity. Hosts are solely responsible for compliance with all laws applicable to their offering, including any utility, energy-resale, tariff, metering, tax, and licensing requirements in their jurisdiction.

Cancellations, no-shows, refunds, and Session interruptions are governed by the Cancellation Policy, incorporated here by reference.

You agree not to: violate any law; misrepresent yourself; circumvent the Platform to avoid fees; access a Station without a confirmed Booking; tamper with equipment; harass, discriminate against, or endanger others; scrape or reverse-engineer the Platform; introduce malware; or use the Platform for any purpose other than as intended.

Charging takes place at private premises using equipment VoltShare does not own, inspect, or control. You assume the risks inherent in entering or sharing private property and in using electrical charging equipment, including risks of property damage, equipment failure, fire, or personal injury. You are responsible for your own safety and that of your property. Hosts are responsible for the condition of their premises and equipment; Drivers are responsible for safe use and for their vehicle.

THE PLATFORM AND ALL STATIONS, HOSTS, DRIVERS, AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VOLTSHARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT ANY STATION IS SAFE, AVAILABLE, ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, OR COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR VEHICLE, OR THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. VOLTSHARE DOES NOT PROVIDE ENERGY, UTILITY, ELECTRICAL, OR INSURANCE SERVICES.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VOLTSHARE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE PLATFORM, A STATION, OR A SESSION. VOLTSHARE’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (a) THE TOTAL FEES VOLTSHARE RETAINED FROM YOUR TRANSACTIONS IN THE THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (b) US$100. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted, and nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law.

You will indemnify and hold harmless VoltShare and its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Platform, your Content, your Station or Session, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party right.

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms or applicable law, or to protect the Platform or its users. You may stop using the Platform at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive — including Section 7 (the license you grant), Section 8, and Sections 12 through 19 — survive termination.

We may update these Terms. We will post the updated Terms with a new “Last updated” date and, for material changes, provide reasonable notice. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Except where prohibited by applicable law, you and VoltShare agree that the state and federal courts located in Oregon will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform that is not otherwise resolved, and you consent to venue there. Before bringing a claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

• Entire agreement. These Terms, with the Privacy Policy, Host Agreement, Driver Agreement, and Cancellation Policy, are the entire agreement between you and VoltShare regarding the Platform.
• Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. No waiver. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
• Assignment. You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them to an affiliate or successor.
• Force majeure. Neither party is liable for delays or failures due to events beyond reasonable control.
• Electronic communications. You consent to receive communications electronically, including transactional notices and, where you have consented, marketing messages.
• Notices & contact. Legal notices to VoltShare may be sent to Inova Studio LLC, [registered mailing address to be added], and by email to [email protected]; notices to you go to your account email. General questions: [email protected].