Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 25, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using the TripTips mobile application (the “App”) or any related services (collectively, the “Services”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between TripTips, LLC (“TripTips,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and you, the user (“you,” “your,” or “User”).

2. Description of Services

TripTips is a digital platform that facilitates promotional partnerships between businesses, rideshare drivers, influencers, and consumers. The Services include but are not limited to:

Enabling businesses to list promotional offers and provide digital discounts.
Allowing rideshare drivers, influencers, and users to earn commissions for referring customers to businesses.
Providing analytics and advertising options for businesses.
Enabling businesses to process and track transactions via TripTips’ proprietary system.

TripTips does not act as an employer, agent, broker, or contractor for any party using the Services. All transactions and engagements between businesses and users occur independently.

3. Eligibility

To use TripTips, you must:

Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
Not have been previously suspended or removed from the TripTips platform.

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

4. User Accounts

Users must create an account to access certain features of the Services. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials.
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
Immediately notify TripTips of any unauthorized use or security breach.

TripTips reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. License & Permitted Use

TripTips grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the App solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App.
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code.
Interfere with or disrupt the security, integrity, or performance of the Services.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action and termination of access to the Services.

6. Prohibited Conduct

Users agree not to:

Engage in fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive practices.
Post, transmit, or distribute harmful, illegal, or defamatory content.
Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Exploit or abuse referral programs for personal or financial gain.

TripTips reserves the right to investigate and take action against violations, including account termination, legal action, and referral to law enforcement.

7. Rewards & Payments

Referral commissions and promotional rewards are subject to the terms displayed within the App.
Businesses are solely responsible for distributing any incentives or rewards they offer to users.
TripTips is not responsible for non-payment by businesses.
Payments are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law.

Referral Payout:

Every time a transaction occurs, $10-$150+ is paid to the referrer, a $2 transaction fee is deducted.

Payment Processing Fees:

Transaction Processing Fee: 2% + $1 per transaction.
RTP (Real-Time Payment) Payout Fee: $1 per transaction.

Cashout Requirements:

First-Time Cashout Requirement: Before users’ first withdrawal, users must fill out a W-9 tax form through PandaDocs in the TripTips app.
One-Time PandaDocs Tax Filing Fee: A $1 fee will be deducted from the first cash out to cover the cost of processing the W-9. This will not be a recurring charge.

Minimum Cashout Threshold: Users must accumulate at least $4.80 before they can request a cashout. If the balance is below $4.80, it will remain in their account until it meets or exceeds this threshold.

Referral Tip Holding, Payout, and Account Deactivation Policy

7.1. Wallet Holding and W-9 Requirement

When a user earns a referral tip through the TripTips platform, the funds will be deposited into their in-app wallet. However, users must complete and submit a valid IRS W-9 form and provide accurate bank account information before any funds can be withdrawn or transferred to their personal account.

7.2. 14-Day Compliance Window

Users have 14 calendar days from the time funds are received in their wallet to complete their W-9 form and link their bank account. During this time:
• The funds will be held in a locked state.
• Users will receive daily notifications and countdown reminders prompting them to take action.

7.3. Failure to Comply: Reversal and Deactivation

If the user fails to submit the required tax and bank information within 14 days:
• The referral funds will be automatically reversed back to the original business that issued the tip.
• The user’s TripTips account will be permanently deactivated, and they will forfeit any rights to past or future referral earnings.

7.4. Future Referral Activity from Deactivated Accounts

Once an account is deactivated for non-compliance:
• All referrals previously made by that user will be transferred to TripTips as the default referrer.
• The deactivated user will no longer be eligible to receive any future referral tips, even if their referrals continue to redeem offers on the platform.

7.5. No Holding or Custodial Responsibility

TripTips does not act as a custodian or holding company for unclaimed or unverified funds. All referral earnings must be claimed within the designated 14-day window. Any unclaimed funds are returned to the originating business and are not retained by TripTips under any circumstance.

8. Privacy Policy & Data Usage

Use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and store personal data. By using TripTips, you consent to our data collection and usage practices as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Specifically:

Data Collection and Sharing Practices: TripTips collects personal information necessary to provide Services and shares data with third-party partners only as required to facilitate transactions or comply with legal obligations.
Opt-Out Procedures: Users may opt out of non-essential data collection via account settings or by contacting support.
Security Measures: TripTips implements industry-standard encryption and data protection protocols to safeguard user information.
Breach Notification Procedures: In the event of a data breach, affected users will be notified within 72 hours, along with details on the nature and scope of the breach.

8.1 Business Participation & Eligibility

Businesses must offer a referral payout to referrers ($10 minimum or higher) and a valid incentive/discount offer for customers to have a "Active" listing on the TripTips app. Businesses are not under contract or obligated to run discounts "but" when a business does not offer a discount to customers their business will be shadow banned temporarily from the TripTips app until a new promotional offer/discount is posted. At such time the business listing will be visible to customers and referrers again.
TripTips does not guarantee customer traffic, and businesses participate at their own risk.
Businesses can leave at any time without penalty.

8.2. No Liability for Business Performance

TripTips is not responsible for a business’s success or failure while using the platform.
Businesses agree that TripTips only facilitates transactions and does not guarantee revenue or customers.

8.3. Transaction & Referral Payment Disclaimer

Businesses must authorize TripTips to process automatic withdrawals for referral payouts.
TripTips is not liable for payment disputes between businesses and referrers but the TripTips app does offer a chat/comment feature in each business page for customers and businesses to communicate and resolve issues between both parties.

8.4. CRM Data & Tracking Limitations

Businesses acknowledge that TripTips’ tracking system is provided “as-is”, and TripTips is not liable for any discrepancies in transaction records.
In the event of tracking issues, businesses must report disputes within 30 days of the transaction.

8.5. Fraud Prevention & Misuse Clause

Businesses agree not to manipulate or abuse the QR redemption system.
TripTips reserves the right to ban businesses suspected of fraudulent behavior (e.g., fake transactions, fake referrals).
Businesses caught engaging in fraud may be subject to legal action and can be removed from the TripTips app.

8.6. Data Handling & Privacy

TripTips does not store full financial or personal business banking details—all payment processing is handled by a third-party provider.
TripTips logs transactional timestamps and referral payouts, but businesses are responsible for their own record-keeping.

8.7 Independent Contractor Disclaimer & Liability Waiver

(A) Independent Contractor Status

TripTips, LLC (“TripTips”) operates a platform that allows individuals, including but not limited to rideshare drivers, influencers, business owners, and customers (collectively, “Referrers”), to earn commissions by referring new users to download the TripTips mobile application through referral links or QR codes.

(A 1) Independent Contractors and Third-Party Conduct
• TripTips operates solely as a technology platform that connects businesses with independent users, including but not limited to promoters, influencers, customers, and drivers (“Referrers”). All Referrers are independent entities and are not employees, agents, partners, or representatives of TripTips.
• TripTips does not control, direct, or monitor the behavior or content creation activities of Referrers. As such, any recordings, photographs, or media captured by Referrers while visiting a business listed on the TripTips platform are undertaken at their sole discretion and responsibility.
• Businesses acknowledge and agree that TripTips is not liable for any actions, omissions, or content created by Referrers, including but not limited to unauthorized filming, recording, or other conduct while on business premises.
• By listing a business on the TripTips platform, the business waives any and all claims against TripTips arising from Referrer conduct, and agrees to resolve any disputes directly with the Referrer.
• Businesses are solely responsible for enforcing their own in-store media, privacy, or filming policies. If a business does not allow recording or filming on-site, it is their obligation to clearly communicate and enforce such restrictions directly with Referrers by posting a: "No Photographs, Videography or Audio Recordings on premises" in the business listing description box on the TripTips mobile app.
• TripTips shall not be held liable for any damages, claims, lawsuits, or legal actions arising from third-party content creation or behavior, including claims of invasion of privacy, misrepresentation, defamation, or unauthorized commercial use of business likeness or premises.

By participating in the TripTips referral program, you acknowledge and agree that:

Referrers are independent contractors, not employees, agents, or representatives of TripTips.
TripTips does not direct, control, or supervise how Referrers promote the app, provided that all promotional activities comply with these Terms.
TripTips is not responsible for any statements, representations, or promises made by Referrers.
By signing up as a promoter, you acknowledge that you are acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee of TripTips. You are responsible for your own tax reporting. TripTips will issue a Form 1099-NEC if your earnings exceed $600 within a calendar year, in accordance with IRS regulations.
Once a promotors account exceeds $600 within a calendar year the promoter will be prompted in the TripTips app to submit their Full Legal name, Social Security Number and legal mailing address to continue receiving future referral payouts.
Promoters will have up to 14 days to comply.
Should the promoter not comply within the 14 days the promoters TripTips referral payout account will be deactivated and any referral funds will be returned to the original businesses that issued the referral payouts.
Promoters will still have access to the TripTips all to utilize all business discount offers but will no longer be allowed to accept referral "TIP" payouts until the promoter complies and submits their Full Legal name, Social Security Number and legal mailing address to continue receiving future referral payouts.
At such time the promoters referral account will be reinstated as "ACTIVE".

(B) Limited Liability for Referral Actions

TripTips shall not be liable for any claims, damages, or disputes arising from the actions of any Referrer, including but not limited to:

Misrepresentations made by a Referrer regarding TripTips, its services, or potential earnings.
Any disputes between a Referrer and a referred user, business, or third party.
Any unauthorized, misleading, or unlawful promotional activities conducted by a Referrer.

TripTips does not endorse, monitor, or assume responsibility for how Referrers share referral links or QR codes. Referrers are solely responsible for ensuring that their promotional methods comply with applicable laws and these Terms.

(D) Indemnification

By participating in the TripTips referral program, Referrers agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TripTips, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Their participation in the referral program.
Their actions, promotions, or communications with referred users.
Any violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

9. Intellectual Property

All trademarks, content, and proprietary technology within the App are owned exclusively by TripTips, LLC. Users may not use, copy, or distribute any intellectual property without written permission.

10. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

10.1 No Warranties

The TripTips Services are provided “as-is” and “as-available,” without warranties of any kind. TripTips does not guarantee:

The accuracy or reliability of business listings or deals.
The availability, uptime, or error-free operation of the App.
The effectiveness or profitability of any marketing campaign or listing.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TripTips shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Services.
Any loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
Any disputes or financial losses between businesses, users, or third parties.

Total liability of TripTips for any claim shall not exceed $500 or the amount paid to us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

11.1 Dispute Resolution Process

Initial Notification: Users must notify TripTips of any dispute within 30 days of the event giving rise to the dispute by contacting support.
Mediation: Parties agree to attempt resolution through mediation before proceeding to arbitration.
Arbitration:
- All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Las Vegas, Nevada, conducted by a neutral arbitrator.
- Arbitration costs shall be shared equally unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.
- Users waive their right to bring class-action lawsuits against TripTips.

12. Force Majeure

TripTips shall not be held liable for delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, strikes, government actions, or technical failures.

13. Changes to These Terms

TripTips reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes through email or an in-app notification. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Termination

Users may terminate their account at any time by discontinuing use of the Services.
TripTips reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms or for any reason at its sole discretion, with a 14-day notice where possible.

16. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, contact:

TripTips, LLC
Registered Address: Las Vegas, Nevada

Mailing Address: 1831 12th Ave S, Suite #156, Nashville, TN 37203

Support@TripTipsApp.com