Welcome to Chores, a community referral platform operated by Chores App LLC and licensed to participating school districts. By creating an account or participating in Chores, you agree to the terms of this Participant Agreement.
Participants under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
1. Definitions
- Chores — The online platform operated by Chores App LLC that connects participating Families with Student Helpers.
- District — A school district or similar institution that has licensed Chores for its community.
- Participant — Any student, parent, guardian, family, volunteer, district representative, or administrator using Chores.
- Student Helper — An approved student participant who voluntarily provides age-appropriate assistance to participating Families.
- Family — A parent, guardian, or authorized adult requesting assistance through Chores.
- Task — A request for age-appropriate assistance posted through Chores.
- Referral Platform — A technology platform that introduces participants but does not employ, supervise, or direct the services performed.
2. Purpose
Chores exists to strengthen communities by connecting trusted student helpers with families seeking age-appropriate assistance, in partnership with each participating district.
Chores helps:
- build workplace skills;
- encourage community engagement;
- strengthen neighborhood connections; and
- provide convenient access to student helpers.
3. Eligibility
Participants agree that:
- Families are at least 18 years old.
- Student Helpers must be at least 13 years old, and Families and Student Helpers meet Chores' and their district's other eligibility requirements.
- Parents or guardians consent to participation for minors.
- Registration information is accurate and current.
4. Nature of the Platform
Chores is a referral platform only. Chores facilitates introductions and communication.
Chores does not:
- employ Student Helpers;
- supervise work;
- direct services;
- negotiate agreements;
- guarantee work quality;
- guarantee payment;
- act as a staffing agency;
- act as a contractor.
Families and Student Helpers independently determine whether to work together.
5. Independent Relationships
Families and Student Helpers independently determine:
- whether to work together;
- scheduling;
- compensation;
- transportation;
- supervision;
- cancellation;
- completion of services.
Chores is not a party to these agreements.
6. Payments
Unless Chores announces otherwise:
- Payments occur directly between Families and Student Helpers — by cash, Venmo, Zelle, or any method they agree upon.
- Chores does not collect or distribute payments.
- Chores is not responsible for payment disputes.
7. Participant Responsibilities
Participants agree to:
8. Prohibited Conduct
Participants may not:
- harass or discriminate;
- engage in fraud or misrepresentation;
- request prohibited or hazardous work;
- violate participant privacy;
- use Chores for unlawful purposes;
- misuse the platform.
Violations may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal.
9. Safety
Participants agree to:
- exercise reasonable judgment;
- follow Chores' safety guidelines;
- immediately report unsafe conditions;
- decline opportunities that appear unsafe;
- contact emergency services during emergencies.
10. Assumption of Risk
Participation in Chores is voluntary.
Participants understand that community activities involve ordinary risks, including but not limited to:
- travel;
- household work;
- tutoring;
- yard work;
- pet care;
- technology assistance;
- interactions with other participants;
- accidental injury;
- property damage.
Participants voluntarily assume these ordinary risks.
Parents and guardians remain responsible for determining whether participation is appropriate for their child. Families remain responsible for maintaining a reasonably safe environment.
11. Release & Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participants release and hold harmless Chores App LLC, participating districts, and their respective sponsors, volunteers, directors, officers, employees, and agents from claims arising from participation in Chores or services arranged through the platform.
This release does not apply to claims arising from a released party's gross negligence, reckless conduct, intentional misconduct, or any liability that cannot legally be waived.
Participants understand that Chores does not guarantee:
- participant conduct;
- service quality;
- payment;
- task completion;
- participant qualifications beyond any verification process.
12. Privacy
Participants agree to:
- provide accurate information;
- protect participant privacy;
- use contact information only for Chores purposes.
Chores will collect and use information according to its Privacy Policy.
13. Suspension or Termination
Chores may suspend or terminate participation for:
- safety concerns;
- policy violations;
- harassment;
- discrimination;
- fraud;
- repeated complaints;
- conduct inconsistent with Chores' mission.
Chores may immediately suspend accounts when necessary to protect participant safety.
14. Changes
Chores may revise this Agreement periodically. Continued participation after revisions become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Agreement.
15. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Any legal proceeding relating to this Agreement shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Ohio, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
Confirm Chores App LLC's state of formation/principal place of business with counsel before finalizing — this assumes Ohio based on the product's origin, but hasn't been verified against the actual entity filing.
16. Contact Information
Chores
A product of Chores App LLC
[email protected]
app.choresnearme.com
Participant Acknowledgment
By creating an account or participating in Chores, I certify that I have read and understand this Participant Agreement, including the Terms of Use and Assumption of Risk. I understand that Chores is a referral platform and not an employer, staffing agency, contractor, or payment processor. I voluntarily agree to participate under these terms.
This acknowledgment is confirmed when you create your Chores account, either directly in the app or through the Household Verification / Parent/Guardian Consent forms available from the sign-up screen. Participants under 18 additionally require parent or guardian consent, collected through the Parent/Guardian Consent form.