Hitch N Ride - Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: November 20, 2025
Website: https://hitch-n-ride.com
Legal Entity: Hitch N Ride, LLC ("Hitch N Ride," "we," "our," or "us")

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Hitch N Ride website or mobile platform (the "Platform"), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. Platform Overview

Hitch N Ride provides an online connection service that allows livestock owners ("Customers") to connect with transport providers ("Transporters") for livestock hauling. We are not a carrier, broker, or insurer, and we do not provide transportation services or guarantee animal safety.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. resident to use the Platform.

4. User Accounts

Customers and Transporters can create accounts. You are responsible for safeguarding login credentials and activities under your account.

5. Transporter Responsibilities

  • Hold valid licenses, insurance, and applicable USDA/DOT authorizations.
  • Ensure humane and lawful animal handling.
  • Comply with state and federal livestock transport regulations.

6. Customer Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate pickup, delivery, and livestock details.
  • Ensure animals are fit and legally eligible for transport.
  • Verify transporter credentials before booking.

7. Payment Terms

Payments occur between Customers and Transporters. Hitch N Ride may use third-party payment processors but is not responsible for disputes or failed payments.

8. Liability Disclaimer

We are a connection platform only and not responsible for any injury, loss, damage, or delay caused by user interactions or transport activities.

9. Prohibited Use

  • Posting false listings
  • Harassment or harm
  • Illegal activities
  • Data scraping or misuse

10. Intellectual Property

All site content and trademarks belong to Hitch N Ride, LLC. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Hitch N Ride, LLC from claims or damages arising from your Platform use.

13. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Total liability is limited to fees paid within 12 months.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Colorado law. Disputes will be resolved in Delta County, Colorado.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Platform signifies acceptance of updates.


Transporter Terms & Conditions / Disclaimer

These additional transporter terms apply to all transporter accounts, profiles, quotes, and verification submissions on Hitch N Ride.

1. Independent Transporter Status

Transporters operate as independent businesses or independent service providers. Hitch N Ride does not employ transporters, direct routes, supervise care standards in transit, or assume responsibility for each haul.

2. Accuracy of Profile and Verification Information

Transporters must provide accurate and current profile, vehicle, licensing, insurance, and operating information. Submitting false, misleading, expired, or incomplete information may lead to suspension, badge removal, or account termination.

3. Verified Badge Disclaimer

A Verified badge means Hitch N Ride reviewed submitted documentation for platform onboarding purposes. It does not guarantee ongoing compliance, route legality, animal welfare outcomes, transporter performance, or the validity of documents after approval.

4. Background Verified Badge Disclaimer

If introduced in the future, any Background Verified badge will only reflect the scope of the specific screening made available by the platform or its third-party provider. It is not a warranty of safety, conduct, fitness, or future performance.

5. Insurance and Regulatory Responsibility

Transporters are solely responsible for maintaining any insurance, permits, registrations, health-paper compliance, and state or federal operating authority required for their trips, vehicle type, cargo, and jurisdictions served.

6. Animal Care and Transport Obligations

Transporters are solely responsible for humane handling, safe loading, route planning, vehicle condition, weather judgment, emergency response, and any other operational decisions made during transport.

7. Platform Use and Public Directory

Transporter profile information such as business name, profile image, location, species served, equipment details, profile description, and badges may be displayed publicly in the directory. Personal contact details and direct communication features remain restricted according to platform access rules.

8. Quote and Booking Disclaimer

Quotes submitted through the platform are made by the transporter. Hitch N Ride does not guarantee quote accuracy, route feasibility, scheduling, payment, delivery timing, or dispute outcomes between users.

9. Right to Review, Suspend, or Remove

Hitch N Ride may review submissions, request updated records, remove badges, pause profile visibility, reject verification, or terminate transporter accounts at its discretion where platform trust, compliance, or user safety concerns arise.

The detailed transporter attachment referenced in the request was not available in the workspace, so this section is implemented as a platform-ready baseline disclaimer.