Restaurant Partner - Terms & Conditions
1. Eligibility Criteria
- Legal Business Registration: Restaurants must be legally registered entities with valid business licenses.
- Food Safety Compliance: Possession of necessary food safety certifications (e.g., Sindh local health department approvals).
- Tax Identification: Valid tax identification numbers (e.g., STRN) as per regional requirements.
- Physical Location: A verifiable physical address of the restaurant premises.
- Operational Status: The restaurant should be fully operational and compliant with all local regulations.
2. Documentation Requirements
- Business Licenses: Copies of all relevant business registration documents.
- Food Safety Certificates: Valid food safety and hygiene certifications.
- Tax Documents: Tax registration certificates and recent filings.
- Menu Details: Comprehensive menu with item descriptions, pricing, and images.
- Bank Details: Bank account information for payment settlements.
3. Onboarding Process
- Application Submission: Restaurants submit an application through the platform's partner portal.
- Document Verification: The platform reviews and verifies all submitted documents.
- Agreement Signing: Execution of a formal partnership agreement outlining terms and conditions.
- Training Sessions: Mandatory training on platform usage, order management, and customer service.
- Profile Activation: Upon successful completion of the above steps, the restaurant's profile goes live on the platform.
4. Operational Standards
- Order Management: Timely acceptance and preparation of orders as per platform guidelines.
- Food Quality: Adherence to high standards of food quality and hygiene.
- Packaging: Use of appropriate and secure packaging to maintain food integrity during delivery.
- Customer Service: Prompt and courteous handling of customer inquiries and complaints.
- Operating Hours: Accurate reflection of operating hours on the platform and adherence to them.
5. Financial Terms
- Commission Structure: Clear outline of commission percentages and any additional fees.
- Payment Cycle: Regular payment schedules (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly) with detailed statements.
- Transaction Transparency: Access to transaction histories and order analytics.
- Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms to address and resolve financial discrepancies.
6. Compliance and Legal Obligations
- Regulatory Adherence: Continuous compliance with local, regional, and national laws.
- Data Protection: Safeguarding customer data in accordance with data protection regulations.
- Audit Cooperation: Willingness to undergo periodic audits by the platform or regulatory bodies.
- Insurance: Maintenance of necessary insurance policies covering liability and property.
7. Termination and Suspension
- Breach of Terms: Grounds for termination include repeated order cancellations, customer complaints, or legal violations.
- Notice Period: Provision of a defined notice period prior to termination, except in cases of severe breaches.
- Data Retention: Post-termination handling of data in compliance with legal requirements.
- Reinstatement: Conditions under which a previously terminated partner may reapply.
8. Support and Communication
- Dedicated Account Manager: Assignment of a point of contact for ongoing support.
- Training Resources: Access to updated training materials and resources.
- Feedback Mechanisms: Channels for providing feedback and suggestions to the platform.
- Regular Updates: Communication of platform updates, policy changes, and promotional opportunities.