Terms of Mutual Aid

1. Our Mission: Affordable Ridesharing

Sûr operates as a 501(c)(7) non-profit cooperative dedicated to providing affordable rideshare options while ensuring drivers are fairly compensated for their labor.

2. Membership Tiers & Access

Sûr functions as a Private Association. Access remains a privilege, not a right. We do not hold out our services to the indefinite public under 66 Pa. C.S. § 102.

The Provisional Member

• Access: Enrollment requires a unique Access Code from a referring Member.
• Status: The trial period covers the first 25 rides (acting as either a rider or driver).

The Full Member-Owner

• The Share: A one-time $50 Member-Owner Share, which is non-refundable.
• Rights: One Member, One Vote regarding Sûr governance and surplus allocation.

The Founding Tier (The Vanguard)

• The Buy-In: A $250 "Founding Node" contribution.
• Priority Dispatch: Automated prioritization during high-demand windows.
• Governance Multiplier: 2x voting weight regarding surplus reinvestment for legal, technical, or staffing needs.
• Vanguard NFT: A digital Solana-based token verifying your tier status to drivers.

3. Onboarding

• The Web Page: New members must input an Access Code provided by their referrer, at which point they will be invited to download the appropriate Android application.
• Terms and Conditions: All incoming members must sign a cryptographic agreement binding them to these Terms and Conditions.
• Solana Wallet: Upon software installation, new members will be prompted to generate a Solana wallet to facilitate the transfer of USDC stablecoins.
• Bad Faith Clause: Any attempt by non-members or agents of competing platforms to acquire an access code through purchase or deception constitutes fraud and trespass. Sûr retains the right to seek damages and permanent injunctions against such actors.

4. Financials: The "Sûr-Plus" Model

We operate Sûr as a professional entity. We hire experts rather than expecting martyrs.

• Fair Compensation: Sûr compensates its employees and drivers at Market Rates, calculated against top-tier legacy competitors. We compete purely on efficiency, rather than on suppressed wages.
• The Flat Fee: Every completed trip contributes exactly $1.00 to the Association, after accounting for all applicable taxes, fees, and insurance coverages.

The "Buck-a-Ride" Allocation:

• Staffing: Salaries covering protocol engineers, community managers, and legal counsel.
• The Application: Ongoing funding for the continuous development of the Android app.
• Reinvestment: Any end-of-year surplus is either reinvested into the association's reserves or returned to members as a Patronage Refund to adjust for overcharges.