The ground rules for using Local. Please read carefully before creating an account.
Local is a community platform connecting verified teen helpers (ages 14–18) with families in Foster City, San Mateo, and Redwood City for babysitting, tutoring, pet care, and household tasks. We verify identities, host profiles, and facilitate introductions. We are not an employer, an agency, or a guarantor of outcomes.
Ages 14–18, residing in or attending school in Foster City, San Mateo, or Redwood City. Teens under 18 require verified parent or guardian approval before their profile goes live.
At least one parent or legal guardian, 21 years or older, with a verified government ID and a residential address in our service area.
Accounts are non-transferable. Sharing login credentials, impersonation, or registering on behalf of someone else is grounds for immediate removal.
Teens and families negotiate their own terms directly — rate, schedule, scope of work, and payment method. Teens are independent providers, not employees of Local or of any family. Families are not employers under Local; however, certain local, state, or federal laws regarding household help may still apply. You are responsible for understanding and complying with them.
Payments are arranged directly between families and teens — cash, Venmo, or Zelle. Local does not hold funds or process transactions.
Optional in-app payments with a transparent service fee. You will be notified before any changes take effect.
Each party is responsible for their own tax reporting. Local does not issue W-2s or 1099s in Phase 1.
Provide accurate identity, address, and profile information. Misrepresentation is grounds for removal.
Follow the cancellation and no-show standards in the Community Guidelines. Reliability is how this platform stays healthy.
Don't exchange personal phone numbers, social handles, or payment details until after your first verified session.
No harassment, discrimination, threatening behavior, or activity that violates the law. We reserve the right to remove anyone, anytime, for any reason consistent with these terms.
Local verifies identity — not character, skill, or outcome. We are not responsible for injuries, property damage, disputes, financial loss, or the quality of any session. You accept full responsibility for assessing safety and fit before and during every booking. We strongly encourage families to carry appropriate homeowner's or renter's insurance, and to meet any helper in person before the first session.
We may suspend or remove any account for violations of these terms, the Community Guidelines, or applicable law. You may delete your account at any time from your dashboard; your data is handled per our Privacy Policy.
We'll post updates here and email active users at least 14 days before material changes take effect. Continued use after that date means you accept the new terms.
Questions? Email meher.birari@gmail.com. We read everything.