Terms of Service

1. Platform Role and Limitations

1.1. AgShare is a marketplace facilitator only. The Company does not own, operate, lease, or take custody or control of any grain bins, farm equipment, agricultural commodities, or other property at any time.

1.2. The Company is not a party to any rental agreement, service agreement, storage arrangement, or transaction between Providers and Users. All agreements are entered into solely between the Provider and the User.

1.3. The Company is not licensed as a grain warehouse operator under any state grain warehouse act (including but not limited to Iowa Code Chapter 203C) or under the United States Warehouse Act (7 U.S.C. §§ 241–256). The Company does not issue warehouse receipts, scale tickets, or any documents of title for grain stored through the Platform.

1.4. The Company does not employ, supervise, or direct any custom operators, equipment operators, or other service providers. Providers on the Platform are independent parties, not employees, agents, or contractors of the Company.

1.5. The Company does not act as a bailee, warehouseman, agent, trustee, or fiduciary for either party.

1.6. The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listing, profile, review, or other content posted by users.

1.7. The Company does not guarantee the structural soundness, suitability, or fitness of any grain bin, farm equipment, or other property listed on the Platform for any purpose.

1.8. The Company does not guarantee the quality, condition, or outcome of any grain stored, field work performed, or other services rendered through transactions facilitated by the Platform.

2. User Eligibility and Accounts

2.1. You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or use the Platform.

2.2. You must be engaged in bona fide agricultural operations to list services (as a Provider) or to request services (as a User). The Company reserves the right to request documentation verifying your agricultural operations at any time.

2.3. You are responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and currency of all information in your profile, listings, and communications on the Platform.

2.4. Each individual may maintain only one account. Shared accounts, duplicate accounts, and accounts created on behalf of others are prohibited.

2.5. Your phone number serves as your primary account identifier. You must maintain a valid, working phone number associated with your account at all times.

2.6. The Company may verify your identity at any time and may suspend or terminate accounts that cannot be verified to the Company's satisfaction.

2.7. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. Listing Rules

3.1. All listings must be accurate, current, and not misleading. Listings must accurately describe the service, capacity, equipment, location, condition, and any restrictions or limitations.

3.2. Providers may only list services, equipment, or facilities that they own or for which they have legal authority to offer. Listing property owned by another party without proper authorization is prohibited.

3.3. Providers must disclose all material conditions affecting the service, including but not limited to: known equipment issues, access limitations, scheduling constraints, and any other factors that could affect service quality.

3.4. False, misleading, or fraudulent listings will result in immediate account suspension and may result in permanent termination.

3A. Additional Rules for Grain Storage Listings

3A.1. Grain storage listings must accurately describe the bin's capacity, location, condition, available equipment (aeration, monitoring), and any access restrictions.

3A.2. Providers must accept only the grain types specified in their listing. Accepting grain types not listed in a bin's profile is a violation of these Terms.

3A.3. Providers must possess and maintain a functioning, properly calibrated moisture meter before activating any grain storage listing. Providers who list bins equipped with sensor monitoring (temperature cables, moisture sensors) must keep sensor data current during all active rentals.

3A.4. Providers must disclose known structural issues, history of water leaks, past grain quality problems, pest issues, road conditions, and any other factors that could affect grain storage quality.

3B. Additional Rules for Custom Operating Listings

3B.1. Operators must accurately describe equipment type, make/model, capacity, and condition. Equipment must be in safe working order.

3B.2. Operators must maintain valid liability insurance covering their equipment operations. The Company may request proof of insurance at any time and may suspend listings until proof is provided.

3B.3. Operators must hold any licenses or certifications required by applicable state and federal law for the services offered (e.g., a valid pesticide applicator license for spraying services under FIFRA and applicable state regulations).

3B.4. Operators are solely responsible for the safe operation of their equipment and for any property damage, crop damage, or personal injury arising from their work.

3B.5. Operators must accurately represent their experience, qualifications, and the crops or field conditions they are equipped to handle.

4. Grain Storage: Dry Grain Policy

4.1. AgShare is a DRY GRAIN ONLY marketplace for grain storage services. All grain delivered for storage through the Platform must meet the following maximum moisture thresholds at the time of delivery:

• Corn: 14.0% moisture or below
• Soybeans: 13.0% moisture or below
• Wheat: 13.0% moisture or below

4.3. Storage pricing listed on the Platform covers storage and aeration (air circulation for temperature management) only. Storage pricing does not include grain drying. Any drying arrangements, costs, or terms agreed upon between a Provider and Renter are the sole responsibility of those parties and are not governed by these Terms.

4.4. Providing false or intentionally inaccurate moisture readings at delivery or retrieval is grounds for immediate and permanent account termination, forfeiture of any pending payments or security deposits, and may expose the violating party to legal liability.

4.5. Repeated wet grain complaints against a Renter will result in escalating consequences:

• First offense: Written warning through the Platform
• Second offense: 90-day account suspension
• Third offense: Permanent account termination

4.6. The Company reserves the right to withhold release of security deposits pending investigation of any wet grain complaint.

4.7. The Company makes no independent determination of grain moisture content. All moisture readings are logged by users and are subject to the dispute process described in the applicable Rental Agreement.

5. Payments and Fees

5.1. All payments on the Platform are processed through Stripe, Inc. ("Stripe") using Stripe Connect. By using the Platform, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Connected Account Agreement as applicable.

5.2. The Company charges a platform transaction fee of 6% on all transactions. This fee is deducted from the Provider's payout before disbursement.

5.3. Payments are held in escrow through Stripe until service completion is confirmed (delivery confirmation for grain storage, or job completion confirmation for custom operating). The Company is not a bank, does not hold user funds directly, and escrow functionality is facilitated entirely through Stripe.

5.4. Security deposits, where applicable, are held through Stripe and released to the User after the service is confirmed complete by the Provider, subject to the 24-hour dispute window described in Section 15.

5.5. Payments processed through the Platform cover the listed service only. Grain storage payments cover storage and aeration. Custom operating payments cover the agreed-upon field work at the listed per-acre rate. The Platform does not process, track, or escrow payments for grain drying, hauling, additional field passes, or any other services arranged between parties outside the Platform.

5.6. The Company is not responsible for payment processing failures, delays, chargebacks, or disputes arising from Stripe's services.

5.7. Providers earning $600 or more in gross payments through the Platform in a calendar year will receive IRS Form 1099-K from Stripe. Providers are solely responsible for reporting all rental income to applicable tax authorities and paying all taxes due.

5.8. Payment method fees (Stripe card processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, or ACH fees of 0.8% capped at $5.00 per transaction) are borne by the Renter unless otherwise specified in the Rental Agreement.

6. Service Completion and Verification

Service completion procedures vary by service type. The following subsections describe the specific requirements for each.

6A. Grain Storage: Delivery and Retrieval

6A.1. Delivery (Check-In): When grain is delivered to a Provider's bin, the Provider must log a moisture reading and bushel count in the Platform. The User may accept or dispute the logged reading within the Platform. Delivery confirmation by the Provider triggers escrow release of the rental payment (less the Platform fee) after the applicable dispute window.

6A.2. Retrieval (Check-Out): When grain is retrieved from a Provider's bin, the Provider must log a load-out moisture reading and bushel count in the Platform. The Platform compares load-out moisture against the original delivery moisture reading.

6A.3. A moisture increase greater than 0.5 percentage points between delivery and retrieval may indicate inadequate aeration or storage conditions. Such an increase will be flagged in the Platform and may be grounds for a dispute under Section 15.

6A.4. Upon retrieval confirmation by the Provider, the User's security deposit enters a 24-hour dispute window. If no dispute is filed within 24 hours, the security deposit is automatically released to the User and the booking is marked complete.

6A.5. Both Providers and Users are encouraged to photograph the moisture meter at delivery and retrieval as evidence in the event of a dispute.

6A.6. The Company does not independently verify moisture readings, bushel counts, or grain condition at any point during the storage transaction. All data entered into the Platform is self-reported by users.

6B. Custom Operating: Job Completion

6B.1. Job Completion: When field work is completed, the Operator must confirm job completion in the Platform, including the number of acres completed and any relevant notes about field conditions or work performed.

6B.2. The hiring party has a 24-hour window to accept or dispute the job completion. If no dispute is filed within 24 hours, the job is considered accepted.

6B.3. Upon job completion acceptance, the payment is released to the Operator less the Platform fee.

6B.4. Both parties are encouraged to photograph field conditions before and after work as evidence in the event of a dispute.

6B.5. The Company does not independently verify acres completed, quality of work performed, or field conditions at any point during the transaction. All data entered into the Platform is self-reported by users.

6B.6. The Operator assumes all responsibility for equipment transport, fuel, maintenance, and any damage to the Operator's equipment during the job.

7. Additional Services and Side Arrangements

7.1. Service agreements may include an "Additional Services & Notes" field where parties can document arrangements beyond the standard service, such as grain drying, hauling, additional field passes, weekend access terms, or other accommodations.

7.3. The Platform does not process payments, provide escrow, or offer dispute resolution for any services or arrangements outside of the standard listed service transaction.

7.4. Users are advised to document all side arrangements in writing (whether in the "Additional Services & Notes" field or otherwise) and to settle any payments for additional services directly between themselves, independent of the Platform.

8. Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is prohibited on the Platform and may result in immediate account termination:

8.1. Circumventing the Platform to conduct transactions discovered through the Platform directly between parties ("off-platform transactions"). Users who arrange deals off-platform after connecting through AgShare are subject to permanent account termination.

8.2. Storing grain that the User knows or reasonably should know exceeds the applicable moisture threshold (Grain Storage transactions).

8.3. Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information in listings, profiles, delivery confirmations, retrieval confirmations, moisture readings, or any other Platform communication.

8.4. Using the Platform for any purpose other than legitimate agricultural service transactions.

8.5. Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users through in-app messaging or any other means.

8.6. Attempting to manipulate, falsify, or improperly influence the review and rating system, including but not limited to retaliatory reviews, compensated reviews, or reviews submitted by parties who did not participate in the transaction.

8.7. Creating multiple accounts, impersonating another user, or misrepresenting your identity.

8.8. Interfering with the proper operation of the Platform or attempting to gain unauthorized access to Platform systems.

8.9. Operating equipment in an unsafe manner, or performing work while impaired by alcohol or drugs (Custom Operating transactions).

8.10. Performing services without required licenses or certifications (e.g., applying pesticides without a valid applicator license).

9. Reviews and Reputation

9.1. Both Providers and Renters are expected to submit honest reviews after each completed transaction. Reviews contribute to the trust and safety of the Platform community.

9.2. Reviews may not be removed by users once submitted, except where the Company determines that a review violates these Terms or applicable community guidelines.

9.3. Retaliatory reviews—reviews submitted primarily in response to another party's negative review rather than as an honest assessment of the transaction—are prohibited.

9.4. The Company may investigate reviews reported as potentially violating guidelines and may remove reviews at its discretion, but the Company does not guarantee review moderation or removal.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.3. The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss, spoilage, or deterioration of grain
• Changes in grain market prices during storage
• Property damage to grain bins or related structures
• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Property damage caused by equipment operators
• Crop damage, yield loss, or soil compaction from field work
• Personal injury arising from equipment operation
• Weather events, natural disasters, or acts of God
• Actions or omissions of other users
• Interruption of Platform services
• Outcomes of grain drying or other services arranged outside the Platform

10.4. The Company makes no warranty regarding the suitability of any grain bin for storage, the quality of any grain, the competence of any equipment operator, the quality of any field work, the outcome of any transaction between users, or the quality or results of any services arranged between parties outside the Platform.

11. Indemnification

11.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MrRichard LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Any transaction between you and another user
• Any claim by a third party arising from your use of the Platform, including grain loss claims, crop damage claims, property damage claims, personal injury claims, and environmental claims
• Any additional services or side arrangements entered into with another user, whether documented in the Platform or not
• Any damage caused by the operation of equipment in connection with Custom Operating services

11.2. This indemnification obligation survives termination of your account and these Terms.

12. Account Suspension and Termination

12.1. The Company may suspend or terminate any account at its sole discretion, with or without notice and with or without cause.

12.2. Grounds for immediate account termination include but are not limited to: fraud, providing false moisture readings, off-platform transactions, harassment of other users, and any violation of Section 8 (Prohibited Conduct).

12.3. Suspended users may submit an appeal in writing within 30 days of suspension. The Company will review appeals and respond within 14 business days. The Company's decision on appeal is final.

12.4. Terminated users forfeit access to any pending transactions, subject to the Renter's refund rights under any applicable Rental Agreement. The Company will facilitate final settlement of any in-progress transactions before account data is removed.

13. Data and Privacy

13.1. The Company collects and processes the following categories of user data: name, phone number, location data (city, state, zip code), transaction history, delivery and retrieval records (including moisture readings, photos, and timestamps), messages, and device information.

13.2. Location data is used solely for search, matching, and distance calculations. Location data is not sold, licensed, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

13.3. Delivery and retrieval records, including moisture readings, photos, bushel counts, and timestamps, are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for dispute resolution, legal compliance, and audit purposes.

13.4. Users may request deletion of their personal data by contacting privacy@agshare.app, subject to the Company's legal retention obligations described in Section 13.3.

13.5. For complete details on data collection, use, and protection, please refer to the AgShare Privacy Policy.

13.6. The laws of the State of Iowa govern all data handling practices. Users in other states may have additional rights under their state's data protection laws.

14. Electronic Signatures and Records

14.1. By using the Platform, you consent to the use of electronic signatures and electronic records for all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications related to your use of the Platform, including Rental Agreements.

14.2. You agree that your electronic signature on any document through the Platform has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.

15. Transaction Disputes

15.1. Dispute Window: After each service milestone (delivery, retrieval, or job completion), both parties have a 24-hour window to file a dispute through the Platform. If no dispute is filed within 24 hours, the applicable payment (escrow or security deposit) is automatically released.

15.2. Dispute Tiers: Transaction disputes are resolved through the following escalation process:

• Tier 1 — Direct Resolution (24 hours): Both parties are encouraged to resolve the dispute directly through in-app messaging during the dispute window.
• Tier 2 — Platform Mediation: If the parties cannot resolve the dispute directly, either party may request Platform mediation. The Company will review available records (moisture readings, photos, bushel counts, acres completed, timestamps, and communications) and issue a non-binding recommendation. For disputes under $5,000, the Company's mediation decision is binding unless either party elects arbitration within 14 days.
• Tier 3 — Binding Arbitration: Disputes not resolved through mediation, or disputes over $5,000, are subject to binding arbitration under Section 17.

15.3. During an active dispute, the disputed funds (escrow payment or security deposit) remain held by Stripe until the dispute is resolved.

15.4. The Company collects its 6% platform fee when the escrow payment is released upon delivery confirmation. The platform fee is non-refundable once collected, regardless of the outcome of any subsequent dispute, except at the Company's sole discretion.

15.5. The Company is not an arbiter, judge, or mediator of disputes between users except as described in Section 15.2. The Company's mediation services are offered as a convenience and do not create any fiduciary, judicial, or quasi-judicial obligation.

16. Modifications to Terms

16.1. The Company may modify these Terms at any time. Users will receive notice of any modifications at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of the changes, delivered through in-app notification.

16.2. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16.3. Material changes to these Terms—including changes to fees, liability limitations, arbitration provisions, or the scope of permitted Platform use—require affirmative re-acceptance by the user before continued use of the Platform.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

17.1. These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17.2. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform that cannot be resolved through the transaction dispute process described in Section 15, or that does not arise from a specific transaction, shall be resolved by binding arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator with experience in agricultural or commercial disputes, held in the state where the grain bin or field that is the subject of the dispute is located, or if no specific location is at issue, in Des Moines, Iowa.

17.5. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service may be directed to:

MrRichard LLC
Email: support@agshare.app
Privacy inquiries: privacy@agshare.app

By creating an account or using AgShare, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.