Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Last updated: 14 December 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Allora Cafe's website, mobile application, or any of our services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

2. Description of Service

Allora Cafe provides an online platform for ordering authentic African cuisine and festive meals for delivery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our services include:

  • Online Ordering: Browse our menu and place orders for delivery
  • Menu Information: Access to current menu items, prices, and descriptions
  • Customer Support: WhatsApp-based customer service for orders and inquiries
  • Account Management: User accounts for order history and preferences

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To place orders, you may need to provide certain information including your name, phone number, email address, and delivery address. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as needed
  • Be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

4. Orders and Payment

Order Placement

All orders are subject to availability and acceptance. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Product unavailability
  • Errors in product information or pricing
  • Problems identified by our quality control
  • Issues with delivery address or contact information

Pricing and Payment

All prices are subject to change without notice. Payment is processed securely through our approved payment methods. By placing an order, you agree to pay the total amount specified.

Order Confirmation

Orders are confirmed via WhatsApp. Once confirmed, you will receive preparation and delivery updates through the same channel.

5. Delivery Terms

Delivery Area

We currently deliver within the Marshalltown area of Johannesburg and surrounding suburbs. Delivery availability is subject to change.

Delivery Times

Delivery times are estimates only and may vary due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. We are not liable for delays.

Delivery Issues

If you are not satisfied with your order upon delivery, please contact us immediately via WhatsApp. We will work to resolve any issues promptly.

6. User Conduct and Responsibilities

You agree not to use our services to:

  • Violate any local, provincial, national, or international law or regulation
  • Transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or objectionable
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Use our services for any commercial purpose without our written consent
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
  • Place orders with false or misleading information
  • Harass, abuse, or harm our staff or delivery personnel

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our website and in our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Allora Cafe or our licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works of our content without our written permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

Allora Cafe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific order giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Allergies and Dietary Requirements

Our menu includes nuts, gluten, dairy, and other common allergens. While we take care to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies, we cannot guarantee that our food is free from cross-contamination.

Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when placing your order. We will do our best to accommodate your needs, but ultimate responsibility for dietary choices rests with you.

10. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Allora Cafe

📍 Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa

📞 +27 68 959 2478

✉️ info@allora-cafe.co.za