1797 (09/17)
Section A: Driver
All Drivers in the King County Community Van Program agree that they are
21 years of age or older, attest that the information provided is complete
and accurate, have read and agree to comply with the Community Van
Manual, which may be found at: kingcounty.gov/communityvan/manual
and the following terms and conditions:
1. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date signed by the
Driver in Section 2. Drivers shall not be considered or hold
themselves out to be in the King County Community Van Program
until their applications have been approved by King County
Rideshare Operations. The Agreement shall continue in force
until one of the parties gives the other party written notice 15
calendar days prior to the planned date of termination. Drivers
may terminate their participation for any reason. King County may
terminate this Agreement for any of the following reasons:
A. if the operation of the Community Van becomes inconsistent
with the evaluation criteria established for the King County
Community Van Program
(kingcounty.gov/communityvan/manual)
B. if the Program in which the Driver is active is terminated;
C. if the Driver disrupts the operation of the Community Van;
D. if the Driver fails to abide by these Terms and Conditions;
or
E. for other reasons as determined by King County Rideshare
Operations.
2. A. Drivers acknowledge that King County may revise these Terms
and Conditions at any time without notice to the Drivers
and those Drivers shall comply with such revisions in order
to continue to participate in King County Community Van
Program.
B. Drivers will abide by the policies and rules set forth in the
King County Community Van Program Manual provided to all
Drivers by King County Rideshare Operations.
C. King County reserves the right to change or discontinue
any aspect of the King County Community Van Program,
temporarily or permanently, with or without notice to Drivers.
3. Drivers will indemnify and hold harmless King County, its
authorized agents, officials and employees from all claims, actions,
costs, damages or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising out
of or resulting from any delays, tardiness, and failure to make an
appropriate or scheduled pick-up, absence of the van or termination
of the Program.
4. Drivers acknowledge that King County Rideshare Operations
provides ridesharing services without screening the character or
background of Drivers or passengers. King County shall have no
responsibility or liability for any acts or omissions of King County
Community Van Program Drivers or passengers except as otherwise
provided in these Terms and Conditions.
5. Drivers agree that if they do not pay any amounts owed to King
County for their participation in the Community Van Program, King
County Rideshare Operations may refer the debt to a collection
agency in accordance with state and federal law.
6. King County prohibits the use of the King County Community Vans
to engage in any illegal, improper, actionable or criminal activity;
to violate any local, state, or federal statute, including but not
limited to threatening or harassing others; and to comply with all
applicable law.
7. King County is not responsible for any personal property lost or
damaged that may be associated with participation in the King
County Community Van Program.
8. Drivers understand that King County is a government entity and its
records related to the business of King County, including the King
County Community Van Program, are generally available for public
review. Driver’s personal information is subject to RCW 42.56.330.
9. These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement
between each Driver and King County with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersede all previous written or oral
agreements, if any, between you and King County with respect to
such subject matter. If Driver is any way dissatisfied with any of
these Terms and Conditions, Driver’s sole and exclusive remedy
is to discontinue participation in the King County Community Van
Program.
10. These terms of use shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington as well as with all federal law
and regulations, without regard to its conflict of law’s provisions.
You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal
courts in King County, Washington in all disputes arising out of or
related to these Terms and Conditions and the participation in the
King County Community Van Program. The invalidity of any term or
provision of these Terms and Conditions will not affect the validity
of any other term or provision. Waiver by King County of strict
performances of any provision of these terms will not be a waiver
of or prejudice King County’s right to require strict performance of
the same provision in the future or of any other provision of these
terms. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder
shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent
breach or default.
11. Drivers shall maintain valid driver’s licenses as required by the
State of Washington.
12. Drivers shall notify King County Rideshare Operations when they
no longer meet the Driver Selection Criteria established by the King
County Rideshare Operations http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/
van-car/pdf/LeadersPack.pdf info.
13. Drivers shall complete the King County Community Van Orientation
prior to taking possession of or operating vans.
14. Drivers shall drive vans to and from pre-planned destinations.
15. Drivers may assist with coordinating maintenance, cleaning
and servicing of vans with the assigned King County Rideshare
service Representative.
16.
Drivers
may be requested to keep daily and monthly records
as required by the King County Rideshare Operations,
submitting them to King County Rideshare Operations.
Terms and Conditions
Community Van
Program
Managed by King County Metro Rideshare Operations
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1. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date signed by the Driver
in Section 2. Drivers shall not be considered or hold themselves
out to be in the King County Community Van Program until their
applications have been approved by King County Rideshare
Operations. The Agreement shall continue in force until one of
the parties gives the other party written notice 15 calendar days
prior to the planned date of termination. Drivers may terminate
their participation for any reason. King County may terminate this
Agreement for any of the following reasons: