
Driver Susbcription policy
This Driver Addendum (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between you (“Driver”) and hich.mn
inc, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Hich (“HICH,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By subscribing to a HICH
driver plan, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms of this Addendum, the Mobile
Application Driver License Agreement, our General Terms Of Use & Privacy Policy, any other policies, rules or guidelines implemented by HICH, and all applicable laws and regulations.
1. Subscription Plan Options
HICH offers three flexible subscription tiers tailored to support varying levels of driver activity:
A. HICH Explorer (Daily Plan)
$9.99 per day, charged only if the Driver completes at least one ride that day
Plan can be canceled anytime, however cancellation becomes effective only at the end of the billing cycle keeping the subscribed service active through the billing cycle.
Daily charges and performance details are available in the app's “Subscription Performance” section
B. HICH Plus (Monthly Plan)
$59.99/month, billed in advance
Includes VIP status with priority access to premium ride requests
Monthly fee automatically waived or discounted if fewer than 9 rides are completed in a billing month
If completed rides = 0 then Fee is $0.00
If completed rides between 1 and 9 then Fee is $9.99
Plan can be canceled anytime; however cancellation becomes effective at the end of the billing cycle keeping the subscribed service active through the billing cycle.
C. HICH Partner (Annual Plan for Owner-Operators)
$999/year, payable via:
Option 1: One-time payment by card or check
Option 2: $500 upfront + $499 post-dated check due within 45 days
Includes VIP+ status, premium ride priority, and access to HICH’s Steering Committee
Equity Bonus Program (Pre-IPO only): 2,100 shares per year, vested at 525 shares per quarter
Eligibility requires:
At least 15 hours of online time per month OR
150 cumulative hours per year
Active Partner subscription and good standing
2. Driver App Features for Subscribers
All plans include access to the following in-app features:
Subscription Dashboard
Performance Analytics & Smart Suggestions
Transparent Billing Breakdown
Grace Periods for Failed Payments
Flexible Plan Management Tools
3. Billing, Renewals, and Refund Policy
All plans are billed in advance and auto-renew unless canceled before the renewal date
Renewal reminders will be sent via the HICH Driver App
Refunds and adjustments are subject to the following:
Explorer Plan
Charged only on days with completed rides
Cancelable anytime with no refunds issued
Plus Plan
Monthly fee waived or discounted if fewer than 9 rides are completed
No refunds for partial months
Partner Plan
No refunds once payment is received
In the event of a failed post-dated payment, Driver will be downgraded to Plus Plan and any prepaid amount applied pro-rata
Equity eligibility may be revoked for noncompliance
4. Share Eligibility Terms
Plus Plan: Subscription fee automatically waived or discounted for <9 rides/month
Partner Plan: Share vesting contingent on meeting monthly or annual ride hour minimums and maintaining good standing
Vesting ends upon IPO unless otherwise extended
5. IPO & Post-IPO Equity Conditions
Equity vesting under the Partner Plan ends at IPO
HICH reserves the right to modify or introduce new incentive programs at its discretion post-IPO
VIP+ drivers may be eligible for additional stock grants based on performance
6. Suspension & Termination
HICH may suspend or terminate your access for violations, fraud, or failed payments
Refunds are not guaranteed and will be determined at HICH’s sole discretion
Equity eligibility may be revoked under separate shareholder agreements
8. Modifications & Notices
HICH reserves the right to amend this Addendum with 7 days’ advance notice via email or app notifications
Continued use of the subscription after the notice period constitutes acceptance
9. Support & Contact
In-app support available through the Help Center
Email: support@hichmn.com
10. Definitions
Completed Ride: A ride is “completed” when the driver has successfully picked up and dropped off a rider at their destination, and the rider has been successfully charged with no disputes or chargebacks.
Acknowledgment
By subscribing to any HICH driver plan, you affirm that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Addendum, including billing terms, share eligibility, and legal obligations.