Merchant Service Agreement
Last updated 9th July 2025
Welcome to the Dept Of Digital.
This Merchant Services Agreement ("Agreement" or "MSA") is a legal agreement between Dept Of Digital Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 12556517) with registered address at Westminster House, 10 Westminster Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1BX ("Dept Of Digital", "Supplier", "Order Digital", "We", or "Us") and the legal entity or person ("Merchant", "you", or "your") who has registered to receive services from Dept Of Digital.
Order Digital is a trading name of Dept Of Digital Ltd.
By using our services, you agree to the terms set forth in this Agreement. Additional terms referenced in this document form part of this Agreement and include:
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Stripe Connected Account Agreement (https://stripe.com/gb/legal)
If you do not agree to or understand any part of this Agreement, please contact us before using the Services.
Quoted Terms
Account: Your registered account with us.
"Card Order": Order placed using a card or digital wallet.
"Cash Order": Order paid in cash.
"Chargeback": Reversal or penalty related to Card Orders.
"Customer" a person who has used an Order Channel to place an Order with you.
"Card Order" an Order placed via Order Channel using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Digital Wallet (including but not limited to Apple Pay, Google Pay, or similar payment methods), where the funds have been received into your Merchant Account.
"Cash Order" an Order that is to be paid for in Cash.
"Chargeback" any penalty, payment reversal or similar charges or fees from any card scheme, merchant acquirer or card issuer in respect of Card Orders.
"Customer" a person who has used an Order Channel to place an Order with you.
"Customer Data" the Personal Data of your Customers that places Orders via the Services.
"Damage Fee" means a Fee paid by Merchant to Dept Of Digital Ltd for the loss or theft of a Device, the failure to timely return a Device, or any damage to a Device outside of normal wear and tear.
"Device" means a tablet, printer or other portable device made available by Order Digital or its Affiliates to Merchant to access and use the Order Digital Services.
Effective Date: The earlier of (i) the date you sign this Agreement or explicitly accept its terms (whether online or in writing), or (ii) the date you first access or use any part of our systems, platform, or services. By using the services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, even if you haven’t formally signed it.
“Fees” all the Fees we charge you, including Services Fees, Payment Processing Fees and any other Fees outlined in this agreement or your Quote Email.
"Go Live Date" the date at which your services have been enabled and live for Customers to place orders.
"Go Live" the transition of the status of your service from setup, development, build or onboarding, to a status of live, such that the services that is able to accept Orders from Customers resulting in Payment Processing Fees being generated.
“Go-Live Deadline” means the period within which the Merchant is expected to complete all onboarding tasks and go live with the Services, as specified in clause [2.2] or otherwise communicated by us in writing.
Gross Order Value: The total amount charged to the Customer for an Order, including the value of the goods, any delivery fees you apply, and all applicable taxes.
"Initial Quote Term" (or Initial Quoted Term): The initial one (1) month period starting from the Effective Date, during which the pricing and terms in your Quote apply. After this period, the Agreement renews automatically on a monthly basis unless either party gives at least 30 days’ written notice before the next renewal date.
"Merchant Account": The online account you set up to process payments for Orders placed through the Services. This account receives payments from Customers, and is governed by a separate agreement between you and the payment provider (the account owner).
"Payment Processor": A third-party company that handles payments from Customers for Orders placed through the Services. We do not process payments ourselves-you agree to enter into a separate agreement with the Payment Processor we designate to facilitate these transactions.
"Opening Hours" those hours of operation which you communicate to us in writing from time to time
“Payment Processing Fees” Fees charged in connection with processing transactions paid for by Debit or Credit cards.
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, as defined under applicable data protection laws (e.g. GDPR).
"Order" an order for your goods placed by a Customer and communicated to you by us, and where relevant any comments directed to you by the Customer
"Order Channel(s)" any of the Mobile Applications, Websites or Links placed on third party websites such as Facebook, Instagram, TripsAdvisor etc, or other software, or any other means that we make available that allow Customers to place orders with you.
"Premises": A location you control where food, drink, or other products are prepared, served, or distributed to customers.
"Product" any hardware or software provided by us to you (or your staff or contractors) for the purpose of receiving or managing Orders (or other related purposes) in relation to this agreement.
“Quote” an email received from us with a Quote for the provision of our Services. All Quotes will be valid for a period of 14 days from the date they are issued by us.
"Representative" the person or persons submitting your information to sign up to these services.
“Service(s)” the combination of the Product(s) and Order Channel(s) and any other service we provide for you.
“Services Fees” fees charged for the use of the Services, Services Fees do not include Payment Processing Fees.
Setup Recovery Fee: £750 + VAT, Charged if onboarding is not completed within 37 days of signing (see clause 2.2). Reflects preparation, technical setup, and time reserved.
"Support Contact / Growth Manager" the contact details that we may provide you with so that you can request support from us.
"Support Partners" third party companies we use to assist us in providing our Support activities to you.
"Trademark" Any registered or unregistered trademarks, names, or logos owned or used by Dept Of Digital.
“Merchant Content” the content you upload into our services that is then available to Customers, this content will include your Logo, Menu, Discounts, Prices and all other information provided by you that is subsequently made available via the Services.
"Merchant Services Agreement" (also referred to as the Agreement, Vendor Agreement, or Terms and Conditions): The complete agreement between you and us, including these terms, any forms or details you submit to us, and any additional terms or policies we reference or notify you form part of the agreement.
"Website" www.deptofdigital.com, www.orderdigital.co.uk and its affiliated websites
These terms replace any previous quote, email or terms you have been sent by us.
1. THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE
1.1 Order Channels
As part of the Services, we provide a method for Customers to place Orders through digital channels we make available. These may include branded apps, websites, or third-party integrations. You are responsible for managing and fulfilling all Orders received through these channels.
1.2 Account Management & Order Fulfilment Software
We provide access to an online Dashboard and App for you to manage your Order Channels and fulfil Orders. You are solely responsible for the setup, use, and security of your Account.
1.3 Core Marketing
As part of the Services, we may promote your business and direct ordering system using marketing activities under your brand. These may include the creation of a branded website and publishing links to your Order Channels on digital platforms or affiliated sites. We may also optimise your business listings where you have provided access.
You authorise us to use your business name, logo, and other branding for these purposes and confirm you have the authority to provide this consent.
Additional or customised marketing services may be provided on request and are subject to our https://www.orderdigital.co.uk/additionalmarketingterms, which are incorporated into this Agreement where agreed.
1.4 Support
We may provide support at our sole discretion to assist with onboarding and the use of the Services. Support is not guaranteed and may be modified, limited, or withdrawn at any time without notice.
1.5 Legal Contract With Your Customers
All Orders placed through the Services form a direct legal contract between you and the Customer. We are not a party to that contract and accept no responsibility for its fulfilment.
2. YOUR AGREEMENT TO SETUP SERVICES
2.1 Preferred Ordering Channel
You agree that the ordering system we provide will be your primary method for promoting online orders. This includes giving it clear and prominent placement on your website, social media, printed materials, and in-store signage.
You may continue to use third-party platforms (e.g. delivery apps), provided they do not materially reduce the visibility or promotion of the Services we provide. If we determine that our system is not being promoted as your preferred ordering method - including omitting links, directing customers elsewhere, or deprioritising our platform - we reserve the right to adjust your pricing in line with our standard rate card, following written notice.
2.2 Setup Commitment & Deadlines.
(a) Immediate Start
You acknowledge that by signing this Agreement, we begin setup immediately. This includes branding, technical configuration, integrations, software provisioning, and marketing preparation. These activities incur time, cost, and the allocation of internal resources.
(b) Reserved Capacity
Your signed commitment blocks out our onboarding capacity. We may defer or decline other client projects based on your agreement. Failure to proceed as agreed causes material financial loss, whether or not your service goes live.
(c) Go Live Deadline
You agree to complete all onboarding tasks we assign within 30 calendar days of signing. If not complete, a 7-day grace period will apply. After 37 calendar days, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:
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(i) Begin charging your monthly service fee, or
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(ii) Terminate this Agreement and issue a Setup Recovery Fee (or actual setup costs if higher).
(d) Progress Assessment
We will assess whether you have provided enough access, information, and cooperation by day 30 to reasonably allow us to deliver your services. If, in our reasonable judgment, this threshold has not been met, we may proceed with clause 2.2(c)(ii) without further extension.
(e) Enforcement & Ghosting
Delays caused by missed sessions, repeated follow-ups, unresponsiveness, or no contact for 7 consecutive days (“ghosting”) will not pause or extend the onboarding deadline. These will be treated as a failure to cooperate in good faith.
(f) Recovery Method
We may recover any due charges by:
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Invoice
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Deduction from your payment processor balance
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Charging the payment method on file including your Credit Card or Bank Account.
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Any other lawful means available to us
2.3 Onboarding Delays & Missed Appointments
You must attend all scheduled onboarding sessions and respond promptly. Missed sessions without 24 hours’ notice, or repeated follow-ups for the same task, may incur a £75 + VAT admin fee per occurrence.
If delays continue to affect progress, we may pause work and apply further charges at our discretion.
2.4 Required Onboarding Tasks
You must complete the following tasks within 24 hours of request, unless otherwise agreed. We’ll assist where needed, but completion remains your responsibility:
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Provide valid billing details (credit/debit card and/or Direct Debit mandate).
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Create a Payment Processor account (e.g. Stripe) and grant us access.
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Submit your logo, menu, and any requested branding materials.
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Provide valid ID and proof of address (e.g. passport, licence, utility bill).
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Grant access to your Google, Facebook, Instagram, and other business profiles.
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Create and invite us to your Apple Developer Account.
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Respond to communications and submit required forms within 24–48 hours.
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Set up required hardware (e.g. tablet and printer).
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Approve or confirm a domain for your ordering website.
Delays in completing these tasks may impact your Go Live date. If onboarding is not completed within the agreed timeframe (see clause 2.2), we may:
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Charge admin or delay-related fees, and/or
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Enforce the Setup Recovery Fee or begin monthly billing as outlined.
2.5 Ongoing Promotional and Pricing Commitments
To ensure the commercial viability and performance of the Services we provide, you agree to the following ongoing commitments, which are material to the success of the system and your eligibility for any setup fee waivers, discounted pricing, or cancellation without penalty:
(a) Pricing Alignment:
You must maintain consistent pricing between your in-store menu and the online ordering system we provide. If you list lower prices in-store than those shown online with our Services, or fail to apply equivalent markups to other platforms (e.g. food portals), we may treat this as a material breach of your obligations. You agree to apply any commissions or admin charges fully to pricing on third-party portals.
(b) Promotion of the Ordering System:
You agree to actively promote our ordering system as your preferred online ordering method by:
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Telling all customers verbally about the app and website at point of sale or collection;
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Including our flyers or promotional materials in all takeaway bags or delivery packaging;
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Displaying all in-store signage and marketing collateral we provide in a prominent and unobstructed manner;
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Promoting the ordering system across your social media profiles, website, and Google listing.
(c) Implementation of Marketing Recommendations:
You agree to follow and implement our reasonable marketing advice, including but not limited to offer campaigns, referral promotions, visual branding, and app store publishing requirements, unless you have a compelling legal or commercial reason to decline which must be communicated to us in writing.
For the avoidance of doubt, we will consider our marketing advice to be delivered once it has been sent to you in writing, including by email. It is your responsibility to review, implement, or raise any objections to that advice in a timely manner. Failure to act on the advice provided shall not invalidate it for the purposes of assessing your obligations or performance under this Agreement.
(d) Confirmation of Compliance:
You agree to provide confirmation or photographic evidence of compliance with the above upon request. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to determine whether your obligations have been sufficiently met. Failure to comply may result in the application of a Setup Recovery Fee or cancellation charges as outlined elsewhere in this Agreement.
(e) No Eligibility for Fee Waiver if Breached:
You acknowledge that these commitments are fundamental to the Service. If you cancel the Agreement or delay launch while failing to uphold the commitments in this clause, we may apply the Setup Recovery Fee or other charges to reflect our loss of revenue, time, and opportunity cost. No waiver or refund shall apply unless, in our sole judgment, you have fully and promptly met these obligations throughout.
(f) Optional but Consequential
You are not legally required to carry out the promotional, pricing, or marketing activities outlined in this clause. However, you acknowledge that failure to do so may directly impact the performance of the Services, including your order volume, customer engagement, and revenue.
Accordingly, if you do not materially implement these activities, you agree that:
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You may not terminate this Agreement early citing lack of orders or marketing underperformance;
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You will not be eligible for any waiver or refund of applicable Setup Recovery Fees or early cancellation fees; and
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We may consider this a contributing factor in assessing your breach of this Agreement.
Our determination as to whether your actions (or inactions) meet these obligations shall be final, acting reasonably.
2.6 Access to Business Accounts
To enhance your marketing performance, we may request access to your business accounts, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, and others. Granting us access allows us to optimise visibility and link your ordering system across platforms.
While not mandatory, failure to provide access may limit the reach of your marketing and reduce the overall effectiveness of the promotional services we offer.
3. AUTHORISATION TO ACT ON YOUR BEHALF
3.1 Apple Developer Account
a. Authorisation
You authorise us to act on your behalf to set up and enrol your business into the Apple Developer Program. This may include creating an Apple ID and submitting your business information.
b. Account Access
If we create an Apple ID for you, we may provide login credentials. You agree to keep these details secure and update the password if required.
c. Self-Managed Option
You may choose to complete the Apple Developer enrolment yourself. If so, you must notify us in writing at the outset.
d. Requirement & Costs
An active Apple Developer Account is required to receive a mobile app under this Agreement. You are responsible for paying any fees charged by Apple. For full terms, refer to developer.apple.com.
e. Failure to Complete Enrolment
If you do not complete enrolment or fail to pay the Apple Developer fee within the agreed onboarding period, we may proceed with launching your services using the web-based system only. This will be treated as your official Go Live, and all service fees under this Agreement will apply.
f. Responsibility & Acknowledgement
You acknowledge that Apple Developer enrolment is managed by Apple Inc. and may be subject to approval delays or ID verification checks beyond our control.
You confirm that, to the best of your knowledge, there is no reason - such as inability to provide valid identification, previous account bans, or other disqualifying factors - that would prevent you from being approved.
g. Effect of Delays
Any delay in enrolment caused by you or Apple does not postpone billing or your Go Live status under this Agreement.
4. YOUR DEPT OF DIGITAL ACCOUNT
4.1 Registration and Permitted Activities:
Only UK-based businesses (including sole traders), charities, or other legal entities are eligible to open a Dept Of Digital Account.
We may offer services to affiliates or entities in other regions under separate agreements.
To register, you (or your authorised representative) must provide:
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Legal business name and trading name
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Registered business address, email, phone number, and website
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Business identification number
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Personal information (e.g. name, birthdate, ID) of owners, directors, and your Account administrator
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Any other documentation or information we reasonably request in connection with your registration or ongoing use of the Services
f we terminate your account due to your failure to meet onboarding obligations, provide requested information, or respond to communications (“ghosting”), the Setup Recovery Fee may apply as outlined in this Agreement.
If we choose to terminate your account for our own internal reasons unrelated to your conduct or cooperation, the Setup Recovery Fee will not be charged.
4.2. Business Representative
You and your Representative confirm that the Representative is duly authorised to act on your behalf, provide required information, and bind you to this Agreement. We may request additional evidence of such authority at any time. Neither you nor your Representative may register, or attempt to register, for a Dept Of Digital Account on behalf of any user previously terminated from the Services, without our express written consent.
If you are a sole proprietor, both you and your Representative accept personal responsibility for your use of the Services, including compliance with this Agreement and payment of all amounts owed.
If you are under 18 but at least 13 years old, your Representative must be your parent or legal guardian. If your business is owned or controlled by a person under 18, an authorised officer or your board must approve this Agreement. That approving party will be legally bound as if they had personally accepted the terms. You may not use the Services if you are under 13 years of age.
4.3 Validation and Underwriting
At any time during the term of this Agreement and your use of the Services, we may require additional information from you to verify beneficial ownership or control of the business, validate information you provided, verify you or your Representative’s identity, and assess your financial condition and the risk associated with your business. This additional information may include business invoices, copies of government-issued identification, business licences, or other information related to your business, its beneficial owners or principals. Your failure to provide this information or material may result in suspension or termination of your Dept Of Digital Account.
4.4 Changes to Business and Account Information
4.4.1 You must keep all information in your Dept Of Digital Account accurate and up to date. Failure to do so may result in account suspension or termination of this Agreement.
4.4.2 You must notify us in writing within three (3) days if any of the following occurs:
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You enter into bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar proceedings.
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There is a material change in your financial condition.
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Your business is liquidated or undergoes a major operational change.
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You transfer or sell 25% or more of your assets.
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There is a change in ownership or control of your business.
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Your regulatory status changes or you become subject to a regulatory or legal investigation.
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A judgment, lien, or enforcement action affects 25% or more of your assets.
4.4.3 You must provide at least three (3) days’ written notice of any change to your bank account linked to payouts. You acknowledge that changes may cause delays due to third-party verification or fraud prevention, for which we are not liable.
5. USE OF OUR SERVICES
5.1 Ownership of software & use:
We own all rights, title, and interest in the Dept Of Digital platform and all software, systems, and tools used to deliver the Services. This includes, without limitation, all mobile apps we create for you, any exported files uploaded into your accounts (such as Apple Developer, Google Play, or other third-party platforms), the underlying source code, and all intellectual property, know-how, and processes involved in building and delivering the Services.
Apps deployed to your own third-party accounts remain our intellectual property. Their presence in your account does not grant you ownership or rights beyond what is expressly licensed under this Agreement.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the software solely during the Term and only for the purposes of receiving the Services, in accordance with any end-user licence we may provide or update from time to time.
This Agreement does not grant you any rights, title, or interest in the Dept Of Digital platform, software, apps, or code. You agree not to copy, modify, reverse engineer, sublicense, create derivative works from, or misuse the Services or any related software.
5.2 Ownership of URL and Domain Names:
We own all domain names we register for you, including all those we register in relation to our relationship with you.
5.3 Keep Our Product Confidential:
You must use best endeavours to keep the operation and functionality of our software confidential, limiting disclosure strictly to your employees, contractors, or consultants with a legitimate need to know. You must not display or share the system with third parties or competitors.
5.4 Product Changes:
We may upgrade or alter the Product, Services or Hardware at any time.
5.5 Product Instructions:
You must follow and use the product in accordance with any instructions at all times. If we update our instructions and provide you with new instructions you must follow these instructions in relation to the Product and associated Software or Hardware.
5.6 Use of Devices or Hardware:
In using the Services, we may provide you with Devices to access and operate the Product or Service(s). Any Device provided to you remains the sole property of Dept Of Digital Ltd at all times.
Upon termination of this agreement, the Merchant must return all Devices to Dept Of Digital Ltd within 7 calendar days, at their own cost, in a clean, reusable, and good working condition (subject to reasonable wear and tear).
Devices must be securely packaged and returned using a tracked and insured delivery service. The Merchant must provide proof of dispatch with tracking details upon request.
If any Device is:
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lost or stolen,
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not returned within the specified timeframe,
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returned in a damaged or non-working condition (beyond fair wear and tear), or
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returned in a state requiring significant cleaning or refurbishment,
a Damage Fee of up to £400 per Device shall apply. Dept Of Digital Ltd reserves the right to deduct the Damage Fee and/or any reasonable cleaning or refurbishment costs from the Merchant’s Item Revenue, Credit Card, or any other payment details held by us.
These obligations survive termination of the agreement and are enforceable until all Devices are returned in satisfactory condition or appropriate fees are paid.
5.7 Product Access:
We may access your Account, the Product, or any related system remotely at any time for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to maintenance, support, troubleshooting, updates, monitoring, or optimisation.
We may also authorise trusted third-party partners to access your Account or the Product to perform these functions on our behalf. All such access will be in accordance with applicable law and for the purposes of delivering or improving the Services.
5.8 Merchant Content:
You represent and warrant that you either own or have full legal rights and permissions to use, upload, display, and distribute all Merchant Content you provide to or through the Services, including but not limited to menus, images, logos, trademarks, business names, descriptions, and any other media or materials.
You further warrant that:
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Your Merchant Content does not infringe any copyright, trademark, trade secret, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights of any third party.
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You will not upload or distribute any unlawful, offensive, misleading, or unauthorised content via the Services.
You are solely responsible for your Merchant Content. We accept no liability for any claims arising from its use, publication, or display. If your Merchant Content causes any legal claim or dispute, you agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless Dept Of Digital Ltd, its directors, staff, and affiliates from any resulting loss, damage, or liability.
You must not use, share, or upload content via the Services unless you are fully authorised to do so.
5.9 Follow the Law:
You represent and warrant that your use of the Services is not contrary to law, including without limitation applicable export or import controls and regulations and sanctions.
5.10 Commerce Responsibilities:
5.10.1 The Services include features that enable you to provide or sell products and services to, or otherwise collect payments from, Customers (“Commerce”). We’re not a party to, and we aren’t liable for your Commerce activities. You are fully satisfied that our platform meets your Commerce needs in all material respects. You're solely responsible for your Commerce and compliance with any laws or regulations related to it.
5.10.2 Pricing Consistency & Impact on Marketing
If we provide you with advertising or marketing services, you agree to maintain consistent pricing between your in-store menu and the prices displayed via our platform. Significant differences such as lower in-store prices, can reduce customer trust and negatively affect marketing outcomes.
If we identify such inconsistencies, you must correct them within 14 days of being notified. If not corrected:
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You accept that any reduction in order volumes, conversion rates, or campaign performance ("marketing underperformance") during that time is considered to be caused by your own actions or omissions.
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You may not claim underperformance of marketing as a reason to seek early cancellation, refund, or service credit.
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You must not publish or communicate negative comments or reviews about our marketing effectiveness if your actions have contributed to the poor results.
We may request photographic evidence of in-store prices. If discrepancies persist for more than 30 days, we may suspend marketing services or terminate this Agreement.
5.11 Claims and Warranties:
You are solely responsible for any claims, representations, warranties, or guarantees you make to Customers regarding your products or services. This includes, but is not limited to, issues relating to product quality, delivery, pricing, refunds, cancellations, and promotions.
We are not responsible for any claims brought by your Customers in relation to your business. You agree to fully indemnify us for any losses, liabilities, or disputes arising from your dealings with Customers.
5.12 You are solely responsible for managing all customer service matters relating to your business and the Services, including (but not limited to) handling payments, promotions, refunds, cancellations, order fulfilment issues, and chargebacks. You must provide accurate and up-to-date contact details to allow Customers to raise queries or complaints directly with you.
We are not responsible for responding to or resolving any Customer complaints made in connection with your products, services, or business practices.
5.13 Consumer, eCommerce And Other Laws:
You are responsible for complying with any consumer, eCommerce and related laws.
5.14 Restrictions:
You may not offer or sell any products or services which, in our sole discretion; (a) we consider hazardous, counterfeit, stolen, fraudulent, abusive or adverse to our interests or reputation; (b) are prohibited for sale, distribution or use; or (c) otherwise fail to comply with any applicable laws or regulations, including without limitation with respect to intellectual property, trade secrets, privacy or publicity rights, consumer protection, product safety or trade regulations or export controls, regulations or sanctions.
5.15 Service Suspensions:
While we’d prefer not to, we may, at any time and in our sole discretion, and without any notice to you, suspend, restrict or disable access to or remove your Account, Your Service or any of the Products we provide to you, including your Mobile Apps, or access to any Online Ordering channel we provide for you, without any liability to you or to any Customers, including without limitation for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill or other intangible losses(except where prohibited by applicable law).For example, we may suspend Your Account if you’re violating this Agreement or for an other reason.
5.16 Marketing Implementation Acknowledgement
You agree that any marketing materials, campaigns, promotions, pricing strategies, or platform adjustments we recommend must be reviewed and approved by you before implementation. By proceeding with any such recommendation, you confirm that you understand, accept, and are satisfied with the proposed approach.
You acknowledge that marketing outcomes depend on multiple factors, including your cooperation, pricing parity, order readiness, and timely approval of materials. If you implement a strategy without raising concerns or requesting clarification, you waive any right to claim that its performance was deficient due to our actions.
We are not liable for underperformance where you have:
(a) failed to request clarification on strategies you do not understand,
(b) modified or implemented strategies against our advice,
(c) omitted key recommendations, or
(d) delayed approvals or access required for execution.
6. FULFILMENT OF ORDERS
6.1 Your Customers:
You fully understand that users of the system are your Customers and you are fully responsible for them.
6.1 Your responsibility to Customers:
When a Customer places an Order through any Order Channel or via the Services, a direct and legally binding contract is formed between you and the Customer for the supply of the ordered goods. You are solely responsible for accepting, preparing, and fulfilling each Order accurately and on time, in accordance with the Customer’s instructions.
Failure to fulfil, delay, or reject an Order-without having properly updated your availability or settings using the tools provided-constitutes a breach of your legal obligations to the Customer.
We are not a party to this transaction and accept no liability for any failure to deliver, incorrect fulfilment, delays, disputes, complaints, or claims arising between you and the Customer.
6.2 Order Preparation:
The goods related to an order will be supplied from the Premises to which the order relates and made under your control, with reasonable care and skill, and to the health and safety standards of the country in which the Vendor operates in and in accordance with the terms of this Vendor agreement. You accept that we are not responsible for how you prepare your orders in any way whatsoever.
6.3 Customer Collection Methods:
Unless you specify otherwise, we will setup the service to allow Customers to select Delivery or Collection when placing their Order. If a customer chooses Delivery, you are responsible for providing safe and timely delivery of the ordered goods to the Customer.
6.4 Customer Identification Checks:
You are solely responsible for verifying that the person receiving the goods is the individual who placed the Order and that the payment method used is authorised by that individual. We accept no responsibility or liability if goods are provided to the wrong person or if the payment method used was unauthorised or fraudulent.
6.5 Orders With Age Restricted Goods:
If the Order contains alcohol, tobacco or other smoking products, or any other age-restricted goods, you must request proof of age from the Customer (in accordance with applicable laws) at the point of delivery or collection. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for ensuring that the Customer is over the relevant legal age for the purchase of any age-restricted goods.
6.6 Complaints & compensation:
If a Customer submits a complaint relating to an Order, and we pass this on to you, you agree to respond promptly and cooperate in good faith to resolve the issue. Where we reasonably incur costs directly resulting from complaints about your goods, services, delivery, or Premises-including rejected or unfulfilled Orders-we may invoice you for those costs.
7. ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
7.1 Scope of Support
Support is primarily provided via email during business hours (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) to ensure clear documentation. Where appropriate, and at our discretion or as part of a specific plan, we may offer phone support. Any such assistance does not constitute an ongoing entitlement to phone-based support unless explicitly included in your agreement. Out-of-hours support is only available if you are on a specific paid plan that includes this service. Otherwise, any issues raised outside business hours will be addressed the next working day.
7.2 Support Channels
Support is primarily available via email, which ensures accurate handling and traceability of requests. We may offer phone-based support at our discretion, or where included in your service plan. If we provide phone support outside of a formal package, it does not create an ongoing entitlement to that service.
7.3 Service-Critical Issues
If an issue materially affects the operation of the Services (e.g. orders not coming through, platform downtime, payment failure), we will prioritise the matter and take reasonable steps to resolve it promptly. We classify these as service-critical issues and aim to investigate them as soon as reasonably possible, regardless of your support tier.
7.4 Support Requests
Requests requiring system changes (e.g. updates to your ordering channels, app, or content) must be submitted via email. You are responsible for checking that changes have been completed correctly. We cannot be held liable for errors or unintended outcomes if you do not review and confirm the accuracy of completed support tasks.
7.5 Account Access for Support
To provide setup and support services, you authorise us - and any consultants or partners we engage - to access your Dept Of Digital dashboard, service data, and any relevant third-party accounts (such as your Google Business Profile, Meta accounts, or Apple Developer account) as needed. This access enables us to deliver onboarding, troubleshoot issues, maintain services, and optimise your setup.
If access is withheld, restricted, or removed, we may be unable to provide support or fulfil our service obligations until full access is reinstated.
7.3 Making Support Requests That Require Us To Make Changes To Your Account
All support requests (e.g a request to alter your menu) must be made via email, documenting the specific instruction to us or your nominated Support Contact.
7.4 Checking And Verifying Any Changes Made By Us Or Our Support Partners
When making a Support Request you will be responsible for checking the changes are to your satisfaction. We nor our Support Partners can accept any liability for any errors or omissions or any action not to your satisfaction. The longer you allow to complete these checks, the longer any errors will go unnoticed and the potential to create adverse effects for you (e.g items sold at the wrong prices). It is important you understand that such errors or omissions may result in potential loss to you, and we cannot be liable for any changes we make (though we will act with reasonable care, human error is still possible) as a result of a support request from you.
7.5 Urgent Support & Limitation of Responsibility
If you require urgent assistance, you may submit a request via email to us or your nominated support contact, clearly marked as Urgent. You acknowledge and agree to the following:
(a) No Obligation to Act
We are under no obligation to review, respond to, or action urgent requests. Any response or action is at our sole discretion and may be declined or deferred without notice.
(b) Risk-Based Refusal
If, in our reasonable view, the urgency of your request presents a material risk to system stability, accuracy, or commercial operations, we may refuse to carry it out under time pressure and instead opt for a slower, fully reviewed process. We shall not be liable for any resulting delay.
(c) Expedited Action Risks
Where we choose to act on an urgent request, you authorise us and our approved consultants or support partners to proceed without standard checks or confirmations. You accept full responsibility for the outcome, including any errors, omissions, or unintended consequences, and release us from all liability in respect of such actions.
(d) Not a Guaranteed Service
Urgent support is not part of our guaranteed service offering unless otherwise stated in a paid support plan. Responding to any urgent request does not establish a continuing obligation to do so.
7.7 Account Access and Change Management
You are fully responsible for the management and security of your account at all times. This includes monitoring and controlling access, reviewing account users, and ensuring that only authorised individuals have login privileges.
You agree to:
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Review account access regularly and remove any users you no longer authorise.
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Promptly reset passwords if there is any suspicion of unauthorised access or personnel changes.
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Accept full responsibility for any changes, actions, or consequences arising from users with access to your account, whether those users were added by you, your team, or at your request.
We are not responsible for any unauthorised actions or outcomes that result from your failure to properly manage account access or review user activity.
7.8 Liability For Providing Support
Under no circumstances can we or our Support Partner accept any liability for any action, error or omission as a result of carrying out any level of support for you. Though in every case we will work with reasonable care, we cannot offer any guarantee that our work in providing support to you will be to your satisfaction.
7.9 Best Endeavours To Spot Errors
ou are solely responsible for checking and verifying that all information in your account - including your menu, pricing, product details, settings, and any changes or updates made by us or at your request - is accurate and complete at all times.
You must promptly review all updates and ensure that errors, omissions, or unintended changes are identified and corrected. This obligation applies regardless of whether changes were requested by you, implemented by us, or carried out by your staff.
We do not accept liability for any loss, error, or consequence resulting from your failure to review or verify your account contents.
Welcome to the Dept Of Digital.
This Merchant Services Agreement ("Agreement" or "MSA") is a legal agreement between Dept Of Digital Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 12556517) with registered address at Westminster House, 10 Westminster Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1BX ("Dept Of Digital", "Supplier", "Order Digital", "We", or "Us") and the legal entity or person ("Merchant", "you", or "your") who has registered to receive services from Dept Of Digital.
Order Digital is a trading name of Dept Of Digital Ltd.
By using our services, you agree to the terms set forth in this Agreement. Additional terms referenced in this document form part of this Agreement and include:
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Stripe Connected Account Agreement (https://stripe.com/gb/legal)
If you do not agree to or understand any part of this Agreement, please contact us before using the Services.
Quoted Terms
Account: Your registered account with us.
“Card Order”: Order placed using a card or digital wallet.
“Cash Order”: Order paid in cash.
“Chargeback”: Reversal or penalty related to Card Orders.
"Customer" a person who has used an Order Channel to place an Order with you.
"Card Order" an Order placed via Order Channel using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Digital Wallet (including but not limited to Apple Pay, Google Pay, or similar payment methods), where the funds have been received into your Merchant Account.
"Cash Order" an Order that is to be paid for in Cash.
"Chargeback" any penalty, payment reversal or similar charges or fees from any card scheme, merchant acquirer or card issuer in respect of Card Orders.
"Customer" a person who has used an Order Channel to place an Order with you.
"Customer Data" the Personal Data of your Customers that places Orders via the Services.
"Damage Fee" means a Fee paid by Merchant to Dept Of Digital Ltd for the loss or theft of a Device, the failure to timely return a Device, or any damage to a Device outside of normal wear and tear.
Deferred Setup Fee: A fee of £750 + VAT (or actual setup costs if higher) representing the onboarding, setup, configuration, and marketing preparation costs incurred by Dept Of Digital in good faith at the start of the Agreement. This fee is deferred and waived in full if the Merchant completes onboarding and remains active for at least six (6) months from the Commencement Date. If the Agreement is terminated earlier, or onboarding is not completed within the required timeframe, the fee becomes payable as a reimbursement for non-refundable setup investment. It is not a penalty or cancellation charge.
"Device" means a tablet, printer or other portable device made available by Order Digital or its Affiliates to Merchant to access and use the Order Digital Services.
Effective Date: The earlier of (i) the date you sign this Agreement or explicitly accept its terms (whether online or in writing), or (ii) the date you first access or use any part of our systems, platform, or services. By using the services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, even if you haven’t formally signed it.
“Fees” all the Fees we charge you, including Services Fees, Payment Processing Fees and any other Fees outlined in this agreement or your Quote Email.
"Go Live Date" the date at which your services have been enabled and live for Customers to place orders.
"Go Live" the transition of the status of your service from setup, development, build or onboarding, to a status of live, such that the services that is able to accept Orders from Customers resulting in Payment Processing Fees being generated.
“Go-Live Deadline” means the period within which the Merchant is expected to complete all onboarding tasks and go live with the Services, as specified in clause [2.2] or otherwise communicated by us in writing.
“Gross Order Value”: The total amount charged to the Customer for an Order, including the value of the goods, any delivery fees you apply, and all applicable taxes.
“Initial Quote Term” (or Initial Quoted Term): The initial one (1) month period starting from the Effective Date, during which the pricing and terms in your Quote apply. After this period, the Agreement renews automatically on a monthly basis unless either party gives at least 30 days’ written notice before the next renewal date.
“Merchant Account”: The online account you set up to process payments for Orders placed through the Services. This account receives payments from Customers, and is governed by a separate agreement between you and the payment provider (the account owner).
“Payment Processor”: A third-party company that handles payments from Customers for Orders placed through the Services. We do not process payments ourselves-you agree to enter into a separate agreement with the Payment Processor we designate to facilitate these transactions.
"Opening Hours" those hours of operation which you communicate to us in writing from time to time
“Payment Processing Fees” Fees charged in connection with processing transactions paid for by Debit or Credit cards.
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, as defined under applicable data protection laws (e.g. GDPR).
"Order" an order for your goods placed by a Customer and communicated to you by us, and where relevant any comments directed to you by the Customer
"Order Channel(s)" any of the Mobile Applications, Websites or Links placed on third party websites such as Facebook, Instagram, TripsAdvisor etc, or other software, or any other means that we make available that allow Customers to place orders with you.
Premises: A location you control where food, drink, or other products are prepared, served, or distributed to customers.
"Product" any hardware or software provided by us to you (or your staff or contractors) for the purpose of receiving or managing Orders (or other related purposes) in relation to this agreement.
“Quote” an email received from us with a Quote for the provision of our Services. All Quotes will be valid for a period of 14 days from the date they are issued by us.
"Representative" the person or persons submitting your information to sign up to these services.
“Service(s)” the combination of the Product(s) and Order Channel(s) and any other service we provide for you.
“Services Fees” fees charged for the use of the Services, Services Fees do not include Payment Processing Fees.
"Support Contact / Growth Manager" the contact details that we may provide you with so that you can request support from us.
"Support Partners" third party companies we use to assist us in providing our Support activities to you.
"Trademark" Any registered or unregistered trademarks, names, or logos owned or used by Dept Of Digital.
“Merchant Content” the content you upload into our services that is then available to Customers, this content will include your Logo, Menu, Discounts, Prices and all other information provided by you that is subsequently made available via the Services.
Merchant Services Agreement (also referred to as the Agreement, Vendor Agreement, or Terms and Conditions): The complete agreement between you and us, including these terms, any forms or details you submit to us, and any additional terms or policies we reference or notify you form part of the agreement.
"Website" www.deptofdigital.com, www.orderdigital.co.uk and its affiliated websites
These terms replace any previous quote, email or terms you have been sent by us.
1. THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE
1.1 Order Channels
As part of the Services, we provide a method for Customers to place Orders through digital channels we make available. These may include branded apps, websites, or third-party integrations. You are responsible for managing and fulfilling all Orders received through these channels.
1.2 Account Management & Order Fulfilment Software
We provide access to an online Dashboard and App for you to manage your Order Channels and fulfil Orders. You are solely responsible for the setup, use, and security of your Account.
1.3 Core Marketing
As part of the Services, we may promote your business and direct ordering system using marketing activities under your brand. These may include the creation of a branded website and publishing links to your Order Channels on digital platforms or affiliated sites. We may also optimise your business listings where you have provided access.
You authorise us to use your business name, logo, and other branding for these purposes and confirm you have the authority to provide this consent.
Additional or customised marketing services may be provided on request and are subject to our https://www.orderdigital.co.uk/additionalmarketingterms, which are incorporated into this Agreement where agreed.
1.4 Support
We may provide support at our sole discretion to assist with onboarding and the use of the Services. Support is not guaranteed and may be modified, limited, or withdrawn at any time without notice.
1.5 Legal Contract With Your Customers
All Orders placed through the Services form a direct legal contract between you and the Customer. We are not a party to that contract and accept no responsibility for its fulfilment.
2. YOUR AGREEMENT TO SETUP SERVICES
2.1 Preferred Ordering Channel
You agree that the ordering system we provide will be your primary method for promoting online orders. This includes giving it clear and prominent placement on your website, social media, printed materials, and in-store signage.
You may continue to use third-party platforms (e.g. delivery apps), provided they do not materially reduce the visibility or promotion of the Services we provide. If we determine that our system is not being promoted as your preferred ordering method - including omitting links, directing customers elsewhere, or deprioritising our platform - we reserve the right to adjust your pricing in line with our standard rate card, following written notice.
2.2 Setup Commitment & Deadlines.
(a) Immediate Start
You acknowledge that by signing this Agreement, we begin setup immediately. This includes branding, technical configuration, integrations, software provisioning, and marketing preparation. These activities incur time, cost, and the allocation of internal resources, which we absorb upfront in good faith.
(b) Reserved Capacity
Your signed commitment blocks out our onboarding capacity. We may defer or decline other client projects based on your agreement. Failure to proceed as agreed causes material financial loss, whether or not your service goes live.
(c) Go Live Deadline
You agree to complete all onboarding tasks we assign within 30 calendar days of signing. If not complete, a 7-day grace period will apply. After 37 calendar days, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:
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(i) Begin charging your monthly service fee, or
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(ii) Terminate this Agreement and issue a Deferred Setup Fee (or actual setup costs if higher).
(d) Progress Assessment
We will assess whether you have provided enough access, information, and cooperation by day 30 to reasonably allow us to deliver your services. If, in our reasonable judgment, this threshold has not been met, we may proceed with clause 2.2(c)(ii) without further extension.
(e) Enforcement & Ghosting
Delays caused by missed sessions, repeated follow-ups, unresponsiveness, or no contact for 7 consecutive days (“ghosting”) will not pause or extend the onboarding deadline. These will be treated as a failure to cooperate in good faith.
(f) Recovery Method
We may recover any due charges by:
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Invoice
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Deduction from your payment processor balance
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Charging the payment method on file including your Credit Card or Bank Account.
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Any other lawful means available to us
2.3 Onboarding Delays & Missed Appointments
You must attend all scheduled onboarding sessions and respond promptly. Missed sessions without 24 hours’ notice, or repeated follow-ups for the same task, may incur a £75 + VAT admin fee per occurrence.
If delays continue to affect progress, we may pause work and apply further charges at our discretion.
2.4 Required Onboarding Tasks
You must complete the following tasks within 24 hours of request, unless otherwise agreed. We’ll assist where needed, but completion remains your responsibility:
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Provide valid billing details (credit/debit card and/or Direct Debit mandate).
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Create a Payment Processor account (e.g. Stripe) and grant us access.
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Submit your logo, menu, and any requested branding materials.
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Provide valid ID and proof of address (e.g. passport, licence, utility bill).
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Grant access to your Google, Facebook, Instagram, and other business profiles.
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Create and invite us to your Apple Developer Account.
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Respond to communications and submit required forms within 24–48 hours.
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Set up required hardware (e.g. tablet and printer).
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Approve or confirm a domain for your ordering website.
Delays in completing these tasks may impact your Go Live date. If onboarding is not completed within the agreed timeframe (see clause 2.2), we may:
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Charge admin or delay-related fees, and/or
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Enforce the Deferred Setup Fee or begin monthly billing as outlined.
2.5 Ongoing Promotional and Pricing Commitments
To ensure the commercial viability and performance of the Services we provide, you agree to the following ongoing commitments, which are material to the success of the system and your eligibility for any setup fee waivers, discounted pricing, or cancellation without penalty:
(a) Pricing Alignment:
You must maintain consistent pricing between your in-store menu and the online ordering system we provide. If you list lower prices in-store than those shown online with our Services, or fail to apply equivalent markups to other platforms (e.g. food portals), we may treat this as a material breach of your obligations. You agree to apply any commissions or admin charges fully to pricing on third-party portals.
(b) Promotion of the Ordering System:
You agree to actively promote our ordering system as your preferred online ordering method by:
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Telling all customers verbally about the app and website at point of sale or collection;
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Including our flyers or promotional materials in all takeaway bags or delivery packaging;
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Displaying all in-store signage and marketing collateral we provide in a prominent and unobstructed manner;
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Promoting the ordering system across your social media profiles, website, and Google listing.
(c) Implementation of Marketing Recommendations:
You agree to follow and implement our reasonable marketing advice, including but not limited to offer campaigns, referral promotions, visual branding, and app store publishing requirements, unless you have a compelling legal or commercial reason to decline which must be communicated to us in writing.
For the avoidance of doubt, we will consider our marketing advice to be delivered once it has been sent to you in writing, including by email. It is your responsibility to review, implement, or raise any objections to that advice in a timely manner. Failure to act on the advice provided shall not invalidate it for the purposes of assessing your obligations or performance under this Agreement.
(d) Confirmation of Compliance:
You agree to provide confirmation or photographic evidence of compliance with the above upon request. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to determine whether your obligations have been sufficiently met. Failure to comply may result in the application of a Deferred Setup Fee or cancellation charges as outlined elsewhere in this Agreement.
(e) No Eligibility for Fee Waiver if Breached:
You acknowledge that these commitments are fundamental to the Service. If you cancel the Agreement or delay launch while failing to uphold the commitments in this clause, we may apply the Deferred Setup Fee or other charges to reflect our loss of revenue, time, and opportunity cost. No waiver or refund shall apply unless, in our sole judgment, you have fully and promptly met these obligations throughout.
(f) Optional but Consequential
You are not legally required to carry out the promotional, pricing, or marketing activities outlined in this clause. However, you acknowledge that failure to do so may directly impact the performance of the Services, including your order volume, customer engagement, and revenue.
Accordingly, if you do not materially implement these activities, you agree that:
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You may not terminate this Agreement early citing lack of orders or marketing underperformance;
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You will not be eligible for any waiver or refund of applicable Deferred Setup Fees or early cancellation fees; and
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We may consider this a contributing factor in assessing your breach of this Agreement.
Our determination as to whether your actions (or inactions) meet these obligations shall be final, acting reasonably.
2.6 Access to Business Accounts
To enhance your marketing performance, we may request access to your business accounts, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, and others. Granting us access allows us to optimise visibility and link your ordering system across platforms.
While not mandatory, failure to provide access may limit the reach of your marketing and reduce the overall effectiveness of the promotional services we offer.
3. AUTHORISATION TO ACT ON YOUR BEHALF
3.1 Apple Developer Account
a. Authorisation
You authorise us to act on your behalf to set up and enrol your business into the Apple Developer Program. This may include creating an Apple ID and submitting your business information.
b. Account Access
If we create an Apple ID for you, we may provide login credentials. You agree to keep these details secure and update the password if required.
c. Self-Managed Option
You may choose to complete the Apple Developer enrolment yourself. If so, you must notify us in writing at the outset.
d. Requirement & Costs
An active Apple Developer Account is required to receive a mobile app under this Agreement. You are responsible for paying any fees charged by Apple. For full terms, refer to developer.apple.com.
e. Failure to Complete Enrolment
If you do not complete enrolment or fail to pay the Apple Developer fee within the agreed onboarding period, we may proceed with launching your services using the web-based system only. This will be treated as your official Go Live, and all service fees under this Agreement will apply.
f. Responsibility & Acknowledgement
You acknowledge that Apple Developer enrolment is managed by Apple Inc. and may be subject to approval delays or ID verification checks beyond our control.
You confirm that, to the best of your knowledge, there is no reason - such as inability to provide valid identification, previous account bans, or other disqualifying factors - that would prevent you from being approved.
g. Effect of Delays
Any delay in enrolment caused by you or Apple does not postpone billing or your Go Live status under this Agreement.
4. YOUR DEPT OF DIGITAL ACCOUNT
4.1 Registration and Permitted Activities:
Only UK-based businesses (including sole traders), charities, or other legal entities are eligible to open a Dept Of Digital Account.
We may offer services to affiliates or entities in other regions under separate agreements.
To register, you (or your authorised representative) must provide:
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Legal business name and trading name
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Registered business address, email, phone number, and website
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Business identification number
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Personal information (e.g. name, birthdate, ID) of owners, directors, and your Account administrator
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Any other documentation or information we reasonably request in connection with your registration or ongoing use of the Services
f we terminate your account due to your failure to meet onboarding obligations, provide requested information, or respond to communications (“ghosting”), the Deferred Setup Fee may apply as outlined in this Agreement.
If we choose to terminate your account for our own internal reasons unrelated to your conduct or cooperation, the Deferred Setup Fee will not be charged.
4.2. Business Representative
You and your Representative confirm that the Representative is duly authorised to act on your behalf, provide required information, and bind you to this Agreement. We may request additional evidence of such authority at any time. Neither you nor your Representative may register, or attempt to register, for a Dept Of Digital Account on behalf of any user previously terminated from the Services, without our express written consent.
If you are a sole proprietor, both you and your Representative accept personal responsibility for your use of the Services, including compliance with this Agreement and payment of all amounts owed.
If you are under 18 but at least 13 years old, your Representative must be your parent or legal guardian. If your business is owned or controlled by a person under 18, an authorised officer or your board must approve this Agreement. That approving party will be legally bound as if they had personally accepted the terms. You may not use the Services if you are under 13 years of age.
4.3 Validation and Underwriting
At any time during the term of this Agreement and your use of the Services, we may require additional information from you to verify beneficial ownership or control of the business, validate information you provided, verify you or your Representative’s identity, and assess your financial condition and the risk associated with your business. This additional information may include business invoices, copies of government-issued identification, business licences, or other information related to your business, its beneficial owners or principals. Your failure to provide this information or material may result in suspension or termination of your Dept Of Digital Account.
4.4 Changes to Business and Account Information
4.4.1 You must keep all information in your Dept Of Digital Account accurate and up to date. Failure to do so may result in account suspension or termination of this Agreement.
4.4.2 You must notify us in writing within three (3) days if any of the following occurs:
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You enter into bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar proceedings.
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There is a material change in your financial condition.
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Your business is liquidated or undergoes a major operational change.
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You transfer or sell 25% or more of your assets.
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There is a change in ownership or control of your business.
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Your regulatory status changes or you become subject to a regulatory or legal investigation.
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A judgment, lien, or enforcement action affects 25% or more of your assets.
4.4.3 You must provide at least three (3) days’ written notice of any change to your bank account linked to payouts. You acknowledge that changes may cause delays due to third-party verification or fraud prevention, for which we are not liable.
5. USE OF OUR SERVICES
5.1 Ownership of software & use:
We own all rights, title, and interest in the Dept Of Digital platform and all software, systems, and tools used to deliver the Services. This includes, without limitation, all mobile apps we create for you, any exported files uploaded into your accounts (such as Apple Developer, Google Play, or other third-party platforms), the underlying source code, and all intellectual property, know-how, and processes involved in building and delivering the Services.
Apps deployed to your own third-party accounts remain our intellectual property. Their presence in your account does not grant you ownership or rights beyond what is expressly licensed under this Agreement.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the software solely during the Term and only for the purposes of receiving the Services, in accordance with any end-user licence we may provide or update from time to time.
This Agreement does not grant you any rights, title, or interest in the Dept Of Digital platform, software, apps, or code. You agree not to copy, modify, reverse engineer, sublicense, create derivative works from, or misuse the Services or any related software.
5.2 Ownership of URL and Domain Names:
We own all domain names we register for you, including all those we register in relation to our relationship with you.
5.3 Keep Our Product Confidential:
You must use best endeavours to keep the operation and functionality of our software confidential, limiting disclosure strictly to your employees, contractors, or consultants with a legitimate need to know. You must not display or share the system with third parties or competitors.
5.4 Product Changes:
We may upgrade or alter the Product, Services or Hardware at any time.
5.5 Product Instructions:
You must follow and use the product in accordance with any instructions at all times. If we update our instructions and provide you with new instructions you must follow these instructions in relation to the Product and associated Software or Hardware.
5.6 Use of Devices or Hardware:
In using the Services, we may provide you with Devices to access and operate the Product or Service(s). Any Device provided to you remains the sole property of Dept Of Digital Ltd at all times.
Upon termination of this agreement, the Merchant must return all Devices to Dept Of Digital Ltd within 7 calendar days, at their own cost, in a clean, reusable, and good working condition (subject to reasonable wear and tear).
Devices must be securely packaged and returned using a tracked and insured delivery service. The Merchant must provide proof of dispatch with tracking details upon request.
If any Device is:
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lost or stolen,
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not returned within the specified timeframe,
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returned in a damaged or non-working condition (beyond fair wear and tear), or
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returned in a state requiring significant cleaning or refurbishment,
a Damage Fee of up to £400 per Device shall apply. Dept Of Digital Ltd reserves the right to deduct the Damage Fee and/or any reasonable cleaning or refurbishment costs from the Merchant’s Item Revenue, Credit Card, or any other payment details held by us.
These obligations survive termination of the agreement and are enforceable until all Devices are returned in satisfactory condition or appropriate fees are paid.
5.7 Product Access:
We may access your Account, the Product, or any related system remotely at any time for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to maintenance, support, troubleshooting, updates, monitoring, or optimisation.
We may also authorise trusted third-party partners to access your Account or the Product to perform these functions on our behalf. All such access will be in accordance with applicable law and for the purposes of delivering or improving the Services.
5.8 Merchant Content:
You represent and warrant that you either own or have full legal rights and permissions to use, upload, display, and distribute all Merchant Content you provide to or through the Services, including but not limited to menus, images, logos, trademarks, business names, descriptions, and any other media or materials.
You further warrant that:
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Your Merchant Content does not infringe any copyright, trademark, trade secret, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights of any third party.
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You will not upload or distribute any unlawful, offensive, misleading, or unauthorised content via the Services.
You are solely responsible for your Merchant Content. We accept no liability for any claims arising from its use, publication, or display. If your Merchant Content causes any legal claim or dispute, you agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless Dept Of Digital Ltd, its directors, staff, and affiliates from any resulting loss, damage, or liability.
You must not use, share, or upload content via the Services unless you are fully authorised to do so.
5.9 Follow the Law:
You represent and warrant that your use of the Services is not contrary to law, including without limitation applicable export or import controls and regulations and sanctions.
5.10 Commerce Responsibilities:
5.10.1 The Services include features that enable you to provide or sell products and services to, or otherwise collect payments from, Customers (“Commerce”). We’re not a party to, and we aren’t liable for your Commerce activities. You are fully satisfied that our platform meets your Commerce needs in all material respects. You're solely responsible for your Commerce and compliance with any laws or regulations related to it.
5.10.2 Pricing Consistency & Impact on Marketing
If we provide you with advertising or marketing services, you agree to maintain consistent pricing between your in-store menu and the prices displayed via our platform. Significant differences such as lower in-store prices, can reduce customer trust and negatively affect marketing outcomes.
If we identify such inconsistencies, you must correct them within 14 days of being notified. If not corrected:
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You accept that any reduction in order volumes, conversion rates, or campaign performance ("marketing underperformance") during that time is considered to be caused by your own actions or omissions.
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You may not claim underperformance of marketing as a reason to seek early cancellation, refund, or service credit.
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You must not publish or communicate negative comments or reviews about our marketing effectiveness if your actions have contributed to the poor results.
We may request photographic evidence of in-store prices. If discrepancies persist for more than 30 days, we may suspend marketing services or terminate this Agreement.
5.11 Claims and Warranties:
You are solely responsible for any claims, representations, warranties, or guarantees you make to Customers regarding your products or services. This includes, but is not limited to, issues relating to product quality, delivery, pricing, refunds, cancellations, and promotions.
We are not responsible for any claims brought by your Customers in relation to your business. You agree to fully indemnify us for any losses, liabilities, or disputes arising from your dealings with Customers.
5.12 You are solely responsible for managing all customer service matters relating to your business and the Services, including (but not limited to) handling payments, promotions, refunds, cancellations, order fulfilment issues, and chargebacks. You must provide accurate and up-to-date contact details to allow Customers to raise queries or complaints directly with you.
We are not responsible for responding to or resolving any Customer complaints made in connection with your products, services, or business practices.
5.13 Consumer, eCommerce And Other Laws:
You are responsible for complying with any consumer, eCommerce and related laws.
5.14 Restrictions:
You may not offer or sell any products or services which, in our sole discretion; (a) we consider hazardous, counterfeit, stolen, fraudulent, abusive or adverse to our interests or reputation; (b) are prohibited for sale, distribution or use; or (c) otherwise fail to comply with any applicable laws or regulations, including without limitation with respect to intellectual property, trade secrets, privacy or publicity rights, consumer protection, product safety or trade regulations or export controls, regulations or sanctions.
5.15 Service Suspensions:
While we’d prefer not to, we may, at any time and in our sole discretion, and without any notice to you, suspend, restrict or disable access to or remove your Account, Your Service or any of the Products we provide to you, including your Mobile Apps, or access to any Online Ordering channel we provide for you, without any liability to you or to any Customers, including without limitation for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill or other intangible losses(except where prohibited by applicable law).For example, we may suspend Your Account if you’re violating this Agreement or for an other reason.
5.16 Marketing Implementation Acknowledgement
You agree that any marketing materials, campaigns, promotions, pricing strategies, or platform adjustments we recommend must be reviewed and approved by you before implementation. By proceeding with any such recommendation, you confirm that you understand, accept, and are satisfied with the proposed approach.
You acknowledge that marketing outcomes depend on multiple factors, including your cooperation, pricing parity, order readiness, and timely approval of materials. If you implement a strategy without raising concerns or requesting clarification, you waive any right to claim that its performance was deficient due to our actions.
We are not liable for underperformance where you have:
(a) failed to request clarification on strategies you do not understand,
(b) modified or implemented strategies against our advice,
(c) omitted key recommendations, or
(d) delayed approvals or access required for execution.
6. FULFILMENT OF ORDERS
6.1 Your Customers:
You fully understand that users of the system are your Customers and you are fully responsible for them.
6.1 Your responsibility to Customers:
When a Customer places an Order through any Order Channel or via the Services, a direct and legally binding contract is formed between you and the Customer for the supply of the ordered goods. You are solely responsible for accepting, preparing, and fulfilling each Order accurately and on time, in accordance with the Customer’s instructions.
Failure to fulfil, delay, or reject an Order-without having properly updated your availability or settings using the tools provided-constitutes a breach of your legal obligations to the Customer.
We are not a party to this transaction and accept no liability for any failure to deliver, incorrect fulfilment, delays, disputes, complaints, or claims arising between you and the Customer.
6.2 Order Preparation:
The goods related to an order will be supplied from the Premises to which the order relates and made under your control, with reasonable care and skill, and to the health and safety standards of the country in which the Vendor operates in and in accordance with the terms of this Vendor agreement. You accept that we are not responsible for how you prepare your orders in any way whatsoever.
6.3 Customer Collection Methods:
Unless you specify otherwise, we will setup the service to allow Customers to select Delivery or Collection when placing their Order. If a customer chooses Delivery, you are responsible for providing safe and timely delivery of the ordered goods to the Customer.
6.4 Customer Identification Checks:
You are solely responsible for verifying that the person receiving the goods is the individual who placed the Order and that the payment method used is authorised by that individual. We accept no responsibility or liability if goods are provided to the wrong person or if the payment method used was unauthorised or fraudulent.
6.5 Orders With Age Restricted Goods:
If the Order contains alcohol, tobacco or other smoking products, or any other age-restricted goods, you must request proof of age from the Customer (in accordance with applicable laws) at the point of delivery or collection. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for ensuring that the Customer is over the relevant legal age for the purchase of any age-restricted goods.
6.6 Complaints & compensation:
If a Customer submits a complaint relating to an Order, and we pass this on to you, you agree to respond promptly and cooperate in good faith to resolve the issue. Where we reasonably incur costs directly resulting from complaints about your goods, services, delivery, or Premises-including rejected or unfulfilled Orders-we may invoice you for those costs.
7. ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
7.1 Scope of Support
Support is primarily provided via email during business hours (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) to ensure clear documentation. Where appropriate, and at our discretion or as part of a specific plan, we may offer phone support. Any such assistance does not constitute an ongoing entitlement to phone-based support unless explicitly included in your agreement. Out-of-hours support is only available if you are on a specific paid plan that includes this service. Otherwise, any issues raised outside business hours will be addressed the next working day.
7.2 Support Channels
Support is primarily available via email, which ensures accurate handling and traceability of requests. We may offer phone-based support at our discretion, or where included in your service plan. If we provide phone support outside of a formal package, it does not create an ongoing entitlement to that service.
7.3 Service-Critical Issues
If an issue materially affects the operation of the Services (e.g. orders not coming through, platform downtime, payment failure), we will prioritise the matter and take reasonable steps to resolve it promptly. We classify these as service-critical issues and aim to investigate them as soon as reasonably possible, regardless of your support tier.
7.4 Support Requests
Requests requiring system changes (e.g. updates to your ordering channels, app, or content) must be submitted via email. You are responsible for checking that changes have been completed correctly. We cannot be held liable for errors or unintended outcomes if you do not review and confirm the accuracy of completed support tasks.
7.5 Account Access for Support
To provide setup and support services, you authorise us - and any consultants or partners we engage - to access your Dept Of Digital dashboard, service data, and any relevant third-party accounts (such as your Google Business Profile, Meta accounts, or Apple Developer account) as needed. This access enables us to deliver onboarding, troubleshoot issues, maintain services, and optimise your setup.
If access is withheld, restricted, or removed, we may be unable to provide support or fulfil our service obligations until full access is reinstated.
7.3 Making Support Requests That Require Us To Make Changes To Your Account
All support requests (e.g a request to alter your menu) must be made via email, documenting the specific instruction to us or your nominated Support Contact.
7.4 Checking And Verifying Any Changes Made By Us Or Our Support Partners
When making a Support Request you will be responsible for checking the changes are to your satisfaction. We nor our Support Partners can accept any liability for any errors or omissions or any action not to your satisfaction. The longer you allow to complete these checks, the longer any errors will go unnoticed and the potential to create adverse effects for you (e.g items sold at the wrong prices). It is important you understand that such errors or omissions may result in potential loss to you, and we cannot be liable for any changes we make (though we will act with reasonable care, human error is still possible) as a result of a support request from you.
7.5 Urgent Support & Limitation of Responsibility
If you require urgent assistance, you may submit a request via email to us or your nominated support contact, clearly marked as Urgent. You acknowledge and agree to the following:
(a) No Obligation to Act
We are under no obligation to review, respond to, or action urgent requests. Any response or action is at our sole discretion and may be declined or deferred without notice.
(b) Risk-Based Refusal
If, in our reasonable view, the urgency of your request presents a material risk to system stability, accuracy, or commercial operations, we may refuse to carry it out under time pressure and instead opt for a slower, fully reviewed process. We shall not be liable for any resulting delay.
(c) Expedited Action Risks
Where we choose to act on an urgent request, you authorise us and our approved consultants or support partners to proceed without standard checks or confirmations. You accept full responsibility for the outcome, including any errors, omissions, or unintended consequences, and release us from all liability in respect of such actions.
(d) Not a Guaranteed Service
Urgent support is not part of our guaranteed service offering unless otherwise stated in a paid support plan. Responding to any urgent request does not establish a continuing obligation to do so.
7.7 Account Access and Change Management
You are fully responsible for the management and security of your account at all times. This includes monitoring and controlling access, reviewing account users, and ensuring that only authorised individuals have login privileges.
You agree to:
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Review account access regularly and remove any users you no longer authorise.
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Promptly reset passwords if there is any suspicion of unauthorised access or personnel changes.
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Accept full responsibility for any changes, actions, or consequences arising from users with access to your account, whether those users were added by you, your team, or at your request.
We are not responsible for any unauthorised actions or outcomes that result from your failure to properly manage account access or review user activity.
7.8 Liability For Providing Support
Under no circumstances can we or our Support Partner accept any liability for any action, error or omission as a result of carrying out any level of support for you. Though in every case we will work with reasonable care, we cannot offer any guarantee that our work in providing support to you will be to your satisfaction.
7.9 Best Endeavours To Spot Errors
ou are solely responsible for checking and verifying that all information in your account - including your menu, pricing, product details, settings, and any changes or updates made by us or at your request - is accurate and complete at all times.
You must promptly review all updates and ensure that errors, omissions, or unintended changes are identified and corrected. This obligation applies regardless of whether changes were requested by you, implemented by us, or carried out by your staff.
We do not accept liability for any loss, error, or consequence resulting from your failure to review or verify your account contents.
8. THE INFORMATION YOU SUPPLY US WITH
8.1 Accurate Information:
You must supply us with any information about your goods, your Premises or your business ("partner information") which we (acting reasonably) may ask you to supply, and you must ensure that such information is accurate. Such information may include your Menu, Logo, Opening Hours and Stock Levels. You acknowledge that any information you provide us with, will be added into the product as Verbatim. You agree that it is your responsibility to check all the information added into the product on your behalf is correct and complete at all times. We can accept no responsibility or liability for any costs, loss, damages you or your Customers suffer due to information being incorrect within your Order Channel or Products.
8.2 Menu and Pricing Information:
You are fully responsible for the data related to your menu and your prices held within the Product at all times. Where we load, enter or change your Menu and a Price list, you agree to fully check that what we have entered into the Product is shown correctly and to your full satisfaction across the order channels. We accept no responsibility for any Menu or Pricing errors, however so they occur.
8.3 Allergen information: You are fully responsible for providing to the Customer and updating the Product with up to date details of any allergens in the goods offered for sale via the Order Channels in accordance with applicable laws, and you acknowledge that the Product is displaying in the Order Channel the correct Allergen information. We do not undertake to check, and are not liable for checking this information on your behalf. The product may come with default Allergen information, you agree to check and confirm that all Allergen information provided in the product is correct at all times.
8.4 Alcohol, tobacco and smoking products: Without limiting your obligations to comply with all applicable laws and regulations: (i) if you sell alcohol products, the information provided by you within the product must include the volume and ABV of each alcohol product offered for sale by you via an Order Channel; and (ii) if you sell tobacco or other smoking products, you will ensure that the partner information provided by you, and any images of such products provided by you (if any), complies with all applicable laws relating to the marketing, sale, packaging, labelling and health information that is required to be displayed on or accompanying any such products offered for sale by you via an Order Channel.
8.5 Opening hours: You must keep the Product updated at all times of your hours of operation. Where you sell products that are subject to licensing restrictions (e.g. Alcohol or Tobacco), you are responsible for making sure your Opening Hours are such that products can only be sold in accordance with such restrictions.
8.6 Identity Documents: You agree to provide us with identification documents as required so that we can verify both your and your businesses identity and legal status. Such identity information may include passport, driving license, business documents, or any other documents that allow verification of your account for legal purposes. If you do not provide such identification documents from time to time as we require, your account may either be terminated or subject to High Risk fees.
9. USE OF OUR BRAND AND TRADEMARK
9.1 Trademark Use:
You may only use our brand name, trademarks, logos, or other intellectual property (“Brand Assets”) for the sole purpose of marketing the services we provide to you, and only in a manner consistent with our guidelines and instructions. Any other use is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorised by us in writing.
10. Fees, Quotes & fines
10.1 You agree to pay all applicable fees (“Fees”) for the Services in accordance with:
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The pricing shown in our Pricing Table, which is incorporated into this Agreement, and
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Any setup, configuration, or cancellation-related fees specified in this Agreement;
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Any custom pricing quoted in a formal Quote Email for the Initial Quoted Term.
After the Initial Quoted Term, standard Pricing Table rates may apply at our discretion. We may revise the Pricing Table at any time with at least 30 days’ written notice.
10.2 Service Commencement
By signing this Agreement, you authorise us to begin setup and service delivery immediately. This includes:
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Branding and configuration,
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System integrations,
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Marketing and software provisioning.
If you materially delay setup, fail to meet your onboarding obligations, or do not proceed in good faith, we may recover our costs (labour, lost opportunity, allocated resources) via a fixed recovery charge or actual costs incurred, whichever is higher (see clause 2.2).
10.3 Payment Collection
You authorise us to collect all Fees by:
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Deducting from your connected payment processor (e.g. Stripe),
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Charging your registered card or direct debit,
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Or invoicing you directly (payable within 7 calendar days).
You must maintain accurate and valid billing details at all times. We may pursue all legal means to recover unpaid amounts.
10.4 Chargebacks and Disputes
You are fully responsible for any Customer disputes, refunds, or chargebacks. If such events result in costs to us (e.g. Stripe fees), we may:
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Recover the original amount,
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Add applicable admin fees (per our Pricing Table).
Disputes must be raised within 30 days of the relevant invoice date, or the charges will be considered accepted.
10.5 Tax and Regulatory Charges
10.5.1 All Fees are exclusive of VAT and other applicable Taxes, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
10.5.2 You are solely responsible for all Taxes arising from the Services.
10.5.3 If we are required to collect/pay Taxes, they will be added to your invoice.
10.5.4 If exempt, you must provide valid documentation. We reserve the right to determine validity, and exemption applies only from the date we accept it.
10.5.5 If we are not legally required to collect Taxes, you must self-assess and pay them as required in your jurisdiction.
10.6 Payment Services
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Payment processing is provided by Stripe, subject to their Connected Account Terms: stripe.com/gb/legal.
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You authorise us to share business and transaction info with Stripe.
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We may change processors or require new accounts to ensure service continuity.
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Failure to comply may result in service restrictions or additional costs.
10.7 Enforcement & Recovery
If you fail to pay any amounts due:
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We may suspend or restrict access to the Services;
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Deduct from your bank accounts or cards on file;
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Recover reasonable costs of enforcement, including legal and collection fees.
These rights survive the termination of this Agreement.
10.8 Payment Collection and Fee Deduction
10.8.1 You authorise us to collect payments from Customers on your behalf for orders placed via the Services.
10.8.2 We may provision or assist in setting up a Stripe (or equivalent) account in your name. You authorise:
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The use of this account to receive Customer payments;
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Deduction of all Fees owed to us;
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Remittance of the net balance to you.
10.8.3 We act as your limited payment agent solely to:
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Accept and process Customer payments;
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Deduct our Fees;
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Remit balances to your nominated processor account.
10.8.4 We may recover outstanding Fees by:
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Deducting from your payment processor account;
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Charging any card, direct debit, or bank account provided;
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Issuing invoices or using legal or third-party recovery channels.
10.8.5 You must keep billing details up to date and ensure sufficient funds are available to cover fees.
10.8.6 Failed payments may result in service suspension until paid.
10.8.7 This clause remains enforceable after termination until all amounts are settled.
10.9 Admin Fees Charged to Customers
10.9.1 You authorise us to add Admin Fees (e.g. service charge, bag fee) to each Customer’s order during checkout.
10.9.2 These Admin Fees are collected from the Customer and retained by us. You agree we may deduct them from your payouts accordingly.
10.9.3 Fee types and amounts are published in the Pricing Table and may be changed at our discretion.
10.9.4 You agree to show these fees clearly on Customer receipts (e.g. listed as "Service Charge" or other label as advised).
10.10 Liability for Payment Reversals, Fines, and Losses
The Merchant acknowledges and agrees that they are solely responsible for all chargebacks, fraud, refunds, payment reversals, or fines imposed by Stripe, any card network, or any other payment processor in connection with Orders processed via the Services.
Dept Of Digital Ltd reserves the right to recover such amounts in full, including any related legal, administrative, or processing costs, by:
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Deducting from your Item Revenue or payment processor account,
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Debiting any registered bank account or card,
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Or invoicing you directly.
This liability is uncapped and will survive the termination of this Agreement.
10.11 Pre-Contract Review and Acknowledgement
Before entering into this Agreement, you confirm and warrant that:
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You have undertaken a full and independent assessment of our Services, system functionality, commercial features, branding, design, and user experience.
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You have reviewed all relevant documentation, materials, and support provided to you, including these Terms, our pricing, and our onboarding and marketing processes.
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You are materially satisfied that the Services we provide meet your business, operational, commercial, and marketing requirements.
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You have had the opportunity to raise any questions, request further clarification, or seek additional information prior to signing this Agreement.
You acknowledge that your decision to enter into this Agreement is based on your own evaluation of the suitability of the Services and not on any guarantee, promise, or representation beyond what is expressly stated in this Agreement.
Once signed, failure to identify desired features, expectations, or use cases does not constitute grounds for cancellation or refund, nor does it limit your financial obligations under this Agreement.
13. YOUR AUTHORITY
13.1 Authority To Deal With Us:
We are authorised to take instructions with regards to your account from, and provide information about your account to, the person who signed the Vendor Agreement, any person who appears to us to be employed by that person or by the Vendor and any other person who we (acting reasonably) are satisfied has authority to act on your behalf. You will promptly provide us with any information or evidence we may request for the purpose of proving ownership of the Vendor or its business or Premises.
13.2 Vendor Ownership Disputes:
Sometimes, ownership of an Account or business is disputed between parties, such as a business and its employee, or a web designer and a client. We try not to get involved in these disputes. However, we reserve the right, at any time and in our sole discretion, and without notice to you, to determine rightful Account or business ownership and to transfer an Account to such owner. Our decision in that respect is final. If we feel that we can’t reasonably determine the rightful owner, we reserve the right to suspend an Account or site until the disputing parties reach a resolution. We also may request documentation, such as a government-issued photo ID, credit card invoice or business license, to help determine the rightful owner.
13.3 Changes to proprietorship:
If someone else gains the right to operate your business, or you cease to operate your business you must give us written notice as soon as possible. If we receive notice of a change to the proprietorship of your business, or other important details relating to your business (for example a change of name, or a change to the account to which payments to you are made) from someone other than you and who appears to us to be authorised by you, then we will make reasonable efforts to contact you. You acknowledge that if you don't respond, or if you don't give us the notice, we may terminate this Vendor Agreement without further notice to you.
14. OUR RIGHTS
14.1 Important Things We Can Do:
We reserve these rights, which we may exercise at any time and in our sole discretion, and without liability or notice to you (except where prohibited by applicable law):
(a) we may change parts or all of the Services, or Product and their respective functionality;
(b) we may suspend or discontinue parts or all of the Services;
(c) we may terminate, suspend, restrict or disable your access to or use of parts or all of the Services;
(d) we may terminate, suspend, restrict or disable access to your Account or parts of your account;
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(e) we may change our eligibility criteria to use the Services (and if such eligibility criteria changes are prohibited by law where you live, we may revoke your right to use the Services in that jurisdiction).
(f) We may charge you a fee to recover our setup and service delivery costs if you do not Go Live within the Go Live Deadline, where the delay is caused by your failure to complete onboarding or go-live tasks, or any other failure to meet your obligations under this Agreement. This fee will be charged in accordance with the terms set out in this Agreement.
14.2 Suspension Of Services: If we (acting reasonably) believe that you are in default of your obligations under the Vendor Agreement or otherwise are operating your business in a manner which is harmful to our business, goodwill or reputation then without limiting our other rights or remedies, we may at any time suspend provision of the Services under the Vendor Agreement (including by suspending your profile on any Order Channel and ceasing to conclude the sale of your goods via any Order Channel) or any other services that we provide to you without liability to you. If you operate more than one Premises, we are entitled to invoke this section in respect of only one Premises or all of them, at our reasonable discretion.
14.3 We Can Use Your Feedback For Free:
We welcome your feedback, ideas or suggestions (“Feedback”), but you agree that we may use your Feedback without any restriction or obligation to you, even after this Agreement is terminated. This Section does not limit or affect any rights you may have under applicable data protection laws.
14.4 Yearly Inflation: We may increase our fees by the RPI for that relevant year.
15. YOUR CONSENTS & COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
15.1 Compliance with laws:
You warrant, represent and undertake to us that you, and any contractors you use in connection with the preparation or delivery of Orders will comply at all times with all applicable laws and regulations, in particular (but without limitation) in relation to health and safety, VAT, data protection, food standards, hygiene and information, and the sale of regulated products, and will provide reasonable evidence to us of compliance upon request.
15.2 Licences and consents: You warrant, represent and undertake to us that you have all required licences and consents that you might need to enter into this Vendor Agreement with us.
15.3 Modern Slavery: you warrant and represent that you comply with all applicable anti-slavery and human trafficking laws, statutes, regulations and codes from time to time in force including but not limited to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and that you have not been previously convicted of any offence in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
15.4 Compliance with Reporting Obligations
The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Company will report their personal and business data to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) or other relevant authorities as required by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Model Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms or any analogous reporting requirements. This reporting will be undertaken where the Company, acting in good faith, determines such obligations apply, unless and until the Company receives explicit confirmation from the relevant authorities that such reporting is not required. The Company will ensure that all data is securely processed and disclosed solely to fulfil legal and regulatory compliance obligations or anticipated compliance needs.
15.5 Consent to Data Use and Processing
You consent to our collection, storage, and processing of your business and personal data for the purpose of delivering, maintaining, optimising, securing, and improving the Services. This includes, but is not limited to, payment processing, customer support, fraud prevention, compliance monitoring, service improvements, and internal analytics. You confirm that you have obtained any required consents from individuals whose personal data you provide to us.
15.6 Marketing Consent and Use of Business Materials
Where we provide marketing or promotional services, you authorise us to use your brand assets, business name, logos, product images, promotional offers, and other marketing content you provide for the purpose of delivering those services. You confirm that you have the right to share such content and have obtained all necessary consents for its use. Where your customers’ personal data is shared with us, you confirm that you have obtained all required consents for lawful use and processing in line with applicable data protection laws.
16. END USER PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS DISPLAY
You agree that we may display a Privacy Policy and End User Terms & Conditions (“Customer Terms”) to your Customers via any online ordering channel, mobile app, or website we create, operate, or manage on your behalf.
You acknowledge and agree that:
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You authorise us to present our Customer Terms to your Customers.
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You accept that references to "Vendor", "Venue", or similar in the Customer Terms mean your business.
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You may request a copy of the current Customer Terms at any time before or during your use of the Services.
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If you do not agree with the content of the Customer Terms, you must notify us in writing and immediately cease using the Services.
Continued use of the Services confirms your acceptance of these Customer Terms as presented.
17. DATA
17.1 Data Controller:
You are the data controller, and we (and any Support Partners we engage) are the data processor in relation to all Personal Data processed on your behalf under this Agreement. Specifically, you are the data controller for all End User or Customer data collected via the Services.
We will, to the extent that we act as a data processor, process such Personal Data solely in accordance with this Agreement and your lawful instructions. We shall not be liable for any claims by data subjects arising from our processing activities where such activities were carried out in accordance with your instructions.
You warrant and represent that you have obtained, and will maintain, all necessary rights, permissions, and valid legal bases (including consent where applicable) from your Customers to enable the lawful collection, sharing, and processing of their Personal Data by us for the purposes outlined in this Agreement.
You may use Personal Data obtained via the Services to fulfil Customer Orders and, where lawful and compliant with applicable data protection laws (including consent or soft opt-in rules), for marketing purposes via the Services only. You may not export, extract, copy, or transfer Personal Data outside the Product or Services (including to any external CRM or marketing platform) without our prior written consent.
Unauthorised processing or use of Personal Data shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
17.2 Security Of Processing:
You agree that you have fully satisfied yourselves that we employ appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data including your Customers' Personal Data that we process on your behalf.
You acknowledge that, while we implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, you remain responsible for determining the level of security appropriate for the data you collect and control.
17.3 Your Instruction To Process Data:
You authorise us (and or our Third Party Partners that we use to provide Support Services) as your Data Processor to process on your behalf all Personal Data collected via the Services under this agreement, such that our processing enables the fulfilment of our obligations to you under this Agreement or any subsequent request by you on us. You also authorise us to Process the Personal Data of Customers to enable us to analyse, support and enhance the services we provide and where applicable to develop new services that you may consume. You also authorise us and our Partners to process your Data including your Personal Data and that of your agents, staff and partners so that we may provide support.
17.4 Data Protection Relating To Your Customers: You may share Personal Data with us in the performance of our obligations under this Agreement. The Personal Data processed under this Agreement are described in our Privacy Policy ("https://www.orderdigital.co.uk/privacy") and you may process this data only for the purpose of fulfilling the Order. You warrant that you will act as a data controller and where applicable a data processor, comply at all times with applicable data protection legislation, and you will maintain appropriate measures to ensure that the rights of the people to whom the personal data relates are protected. You will also implement and maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks presented by your controlling and processing of the personal data, and you must not transfer any personal data outside of the EEA or appoint a third party to process the data without our prior written consent. If you process any personal data pursuant to this Agreement you will follow any instructions we give you in respect of that data, which may include activities like deletion or return of the data that assist and enable us to comply with our obligations under applicable data protection laws.
We reserve the right to request evidence of your compliance with applicable data protection obligations at any time. You agree to promptly cooperate with any such request.
17.5 Personal Data Access:
You may only use Personal Data obtained through the Services to fulfil Customer Orders. You must not export, copy, extract, or transfer Customer Data outside of the Product or Services, including to your own CRM, unless we give prior written approval
You agree to use Personal Data including Customer Data available via the Services solely for fulfilling and generating Orders under this Agreement, which is your only legitimate purpose. You will not process, export, extract, copy, or otherwise remove customer personal data or Customer Data from the system, nor use it for personal purposes or marketing communications on hardware or software outside the Product.
You further agree to notify the Company immediately upon becoming aware of any actual or potential breach of this section. Any breach constitutes a material violation of this Agreement, entitling the Company to terminate services without notice and pursue legal remedies.
Additionally, you agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents against all losses, claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from such breach, including third-party claims or regulatory penalties related to unauthorised data use or extraction.
17.6 Identity of Data Subjects (Customers):
Types of personal data processed: personal details including titles, first name, last name, email address, Order details, delivery address, phone number and online identifiers including IP address and Payment Tokens and Payment Information.
17.7 Duration of controlling or processing by you:
Until the earliest of either the expiry of this Agreement, or the date upon which processing is no longer necessary for the performance of our obligations under this Agreement.
Following expiry or termination of this Agreement, we may delete all Personal Data unless legal, regulatory or operational grounds require otherwise. You authorise us to perform this deletion.
17.8 Nature of data processing:
Data is processed for the primary purpose of enabling you to receive and fulfil Orders from your Customers.
Secondary purposes include providing customer support, conducting analytics, improving and maintaining the Services, and - where legally permitted - sending marketing communications to your Customers via the Services, provided you have obtained valid consent or can rely on a lawful basis such as the soft opt-in exemption under applicable data protection laws.
You must ensure that any marketing activities conducted via the Services comply fully with applicable data protection and electronic communications laws.
17.9 Data Use For Third Party or Other Platforms
You agree that all Personal Data including all the Personal Data of your Customers, shared by you, collected and stored via the Services, including but not limited to email addresses, obtained through the Services, shall be used exclusively for purposes permitted under this Agreement, such as fulfilling and generating Orders through the Product or Services only. You shall not use any Personal Data to promote, advertise, or direct Customers to any other software, platform, or service without the explicit prior consent of the Company and the affected customers.
Any unauthorised use of Personal Data for such purposes constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, entitling the Company to terminate services without notice and to pursue all available legal remedies. You further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company against all losses, damages, claims, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from such unauthorised use.
The Company also reserves the right to report any suspected or actual breaches of this clause to relevant authorities where we believe such reporting is appropriate or advisable, regardless of whether it is legally required.
18. TERM, TERMINATION and EFFECTS OF TERMINATION
18.1 Term and Renewal
This Agreement begins on your Sign-Up Date (“Commencement Date”) and continues for an Initial Term of one (1) calendar month. After the Initial Term, it renews automatically on a rolling monthly basis unless either party gives at least 30 days’ written notice before the next renewal date.
The pricing in your Quote Email applies during the Initial Quote Term, which shall not exceed one (1) month from Commencement. After this period, we may, at our sole discretion:
(a) continue the quoted pricing; or
(b) update your pricing in line with our current Pricing Table.
Continued use of the Services confirms your acceptance of the pricing in effect at that time.
For clarity, there is no general termination fee. You may cancel at any time by providing at least 30 days’ written notice before the next renewal date. However, where onboarding is not completed, or if the Agreement ends within the first six (6) months of the Commencement Date, we may recover unreimbursed setup and onboarding costs in accordance with clauses 18.2 and 18.3.
18.2 Failure to Complete Onboarding
If onboarding is not completed by the Go Live Deadline — due to lack of required input, delay, or non-cooperation — we may treat this as abandonment of the service setup. In such event, we reserve the right to recover our incurred implementation and onboarding expenses through a Deferred Setup Fee, reflecting the work done to prepare your service.
This amount is not a penalty or termination fee, but a reasonable reimbursement for services performed and costs incurred in anticipation of launch. We may recover this amount by any lawful means, including direct debit or invoicing.
18.3 Deferred Setup Fee
Our setup and onboarding services are provided at no upfront cost, based on the understanding that you will complete onboarding in good faith and maintain an active service for a minimum of six (6) months from the Commencement Date.
If this Agreement ends for any reason within the first six (6) months whether by you, or by us due to your failure to cooperate, complete onboarding, or comply with the terms we reserve the right to charge the Deferred Setup Fee, as defined in this Agreement.
The Deferred Setup Fee reflects the genuine value of work already performed by us, including technical setup, system configuration, marketing preparation, creative input, and time allocated for onboarding. It is a reimbursement for the setup costs we absorbed in good faith at the start of our relationship.
This charge is a reimbursement for non-refundable setup investment. It is not a penalty, cancellation fee, termination or compensation for lost revenue. The Setup Recovery Fee only applies if this Agreement ends within the first six (6) months from the Commencement Date; beyond that period, no such charge is applied.
18.4 Termination on notice. Without affecting any other right or remedy available to it, either party may terminate this agreement with immediate effect by giving written notice to the other party if:
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the other party commits a breach of any term of this agreement which breach is irremediable or (if such breach is remediable) fails to remedy that breach within a period of 60 days after being notified in writing to do so;
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the other party repeatedly breaches any of the terms of this agreement in such a manner as to reasonably justify the opinion that its conduct is inconsistent with it having the intention or ability to give effect to the terms of this agreement;
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the other party commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or enters into any compromise or arrangement with its creditors other than (being a company) for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of that other party with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of that other party;
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a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is made, for or in connection with the winding up of that other party (being a company) other than for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of that other party with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of that other party;
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an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of an administrator, or if a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given or if an administrator is appointed, over the other party (being a company);
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the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the assets of that other party (being a company) has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver;
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a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over the assets of the other party or a receiver is appointed over the assets of the other party;
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the other party (being an individual) is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or order;
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a creditor or encumbrancer of the other party attaches or takes possession of, or a distress, execution, sequestration or other such process is levied or enforced on or sued against, the whole or any part of the other party’s assets and such attachment or process is not discharged within [14] days;
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any event occurs, or proceeding is taken, with respect to the other party in any jurisdiction to which it is subject that has an effect equivalent or similar to any of the events mentioned in clause 18.4(4) to clause 18.5(11) (inclusive);
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the other party suspends or ceases, or threatens to suspend or cease, carrying on all or a substantial part of its business;
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the other party (being an individual) dies or, by reason of illness or incapacity (whether mental or physical), is incapable of managing his or her own affairs or becomes a patient under any mental health.
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there is a change of control of the other party (within the meaning of section 1124 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010).
18.5 Termination for convenience.
Dept Of Digital may terminate this agreement for its own convenience by providing at least 30 days notice.
18.6 Effect Of Termination:
At the end of the Term or upon Termination, we will cease providing the Service. This includes the following actions:
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Your Account will be removed or disabled.
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All access to the Services and Product will be revoked.
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Your Website will be removed, or we may add a placeholder message to your Domain or Website stating that the service is no longer in operation.
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All Order Channels we have provided to you will cease to function.
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You must promptly stop using any of our intellectual property, both online and offline. This includes (but is not limited to):
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Removing your App and App Store listings from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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Removing links to any of the Services we provide on your platforms.
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If we have published Apps or software on your behalf, and we retain access, we may unpublish or remove them.
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If Apps we created have been previously downloaded by customers:
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While we cannot force removal from users’ devices, we will disable the app’s ordering functionality.
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We may add a message to the app stating that the account is no longer supported or active.
You will also lose access to all parts of the Product, System, and any associated Data.
We will:
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Immediately stop performing any Services; and
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Use reasonable efforts to ensure that any third-party affiliates acting on our behalf do the same.
Where applicable, we will shut down any Order Channels under our control that relate to your business. Please note:
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Cached versions of these channels (e.g. in Google or browser results) may continue to appear temporarily after termination.
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We are not liable for any residual presence or discoverability that is beyond our control.
Finally, any unpaid fees, chargebacks, or fines will remain due and enforceable after termination. Dept Of Digital Ltd reserves the right to pursue recovery through legal or collections processes.
18.7 Survival of certain rights & obligations:
The rights and obligations of the parties under sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 will continue and survive beyond the termination or expiry of this Merchant Services Agreement to such extent and for so long as may be necessary to give effect to the rights and obligations embodied in it.
19. LIABILITY
19.1 Exclusion of our liability:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you acknowledge and agree that in no event will we, our Directors, officers, employees and agents be liable to you whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise for: (a) any direct, indirect, punitive, consequential, or special damages; (b) any loss of goodwill, reputation, business, profits, data, actual or anticipated income or profits or loss of contract or loss of sales or any indirect or consequential losses; (c) any damages, costs, direct, consequential, punitive, special or indirect losses which relate to faults, breakdowns, or any other interruption(s) to the ability of Customers to place Orders for any reason whatsoever; (c) any damages or costs of any action taken against you in relation to data breach and (d) any loss of goodwill, reputation, business, profits, data, actual or anticipated income or profits or loss of contract or loss of sales or any indirect or consequential losses; if. we remove, terminate, close or suspend your Account or Services with us.
For the avoidance of doubt, in no instance will we our Directors, officers, employees and agents be liable for any losses or damages you suffer if you use the Service in violation of these Terms, regardless of whether we terminate or suspend your account due to such violation.
19.2 Limitation of our liability:
Subject always to section 19.1, our total liability to you in respect of any losses arising under or in connection with the Vendor Agreement howsoever caused is limited to the fees received by us from you in the calendar month preceding the month that gave rise to the claim, limited up to (but not more than) one hundred UK pounds in total.
19.3 Force Majeure:
We will not be liable to you as a result of any delay or failure to perform our obligations under the Vendor Agreement caused by any event or circumstance beyond our reasonable control.
A Force Majeure Event includes any act, event, non-occurrence, omission or accident beyond our reasonable control and includes in particular (without limitation) the following:
19.2.1. strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action;
19.2.2. civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war;
19.2.3. fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster;
19.2.4. impossibility of the use of railways, shipping, aircraft, motor transport or other means of public or private transport;
19.2.5. impossibility of the use of public or private telecommunications networks;
and 19.2.6. the acts, decrees, legislation, regulations or restrictions of any government.
Our performance under these Terms is deemed to be suspended for the period that any Force Majeure Event continues, and we will have an extension of time for performance for the duration of that period. We will use our reasonable endeavours to bring any Force Majeure Event to a close or to find a solution by which our obligations under these Website Terms may be performed despite the Force Majeure Event.
20. INDEMNITY
20. 1 Your Indemnity To Us
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dept Of Digital and its affiliates and its and their directors, officers, employees and agents from and against all damages, losses, liabilities, costs, claims, demands, fines, penalties, interest, awards and expenses of any kind (including without limitation all our legal' fees and costs and your legal fees and costs) arising out of or related to: (a) your breach of this Agreement; (b) your User Content, your use of our Services or your commerce; (c) any claims by, on behalf of or against a Customer or a third party in connection with this agreement or ; (d) your violation of any law or regulation or the rights or good name of any third party; (e) any claims against us from a third party arising as a result of our relationship with you as a Vendor partner (whether or not in the fulfilment of either party’s obligations under this Agreement); (g) any claim relating to a violation or claimed violation of the third party’s intellectual property rights, where the loss, damages or claim arises from us, using or permitting the use of, or being or having been the registered proprietor of a domain name, a brand name, trademark, logo or other intellectual property which the third party claims violate its own rights, or where it is claimed we have assisted or permitted you to use or to be a registered proprietor of such rights in violation of the third party’s rights; (h) any claims from tax authorities in any country in relation to Your Commerce operations, including without limitation your sales to individual customers (including distance sales) and other operations for which Dept Of Digital may be held jointly and severally liable. Your indemnification obligations under this Section shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law. (i) any claim relating to a Data Breach (irrespective of how that breach occurred) brought against us either by you, your Customers or third parties.
21. WARRANTY
21.1 Disclaimers: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dept Of Digital makes no warranties, either express or implied, about the Services, the Products or the Support we provide or the Online Channels we offer, or any other service we provide you with. The Services are provided “as is” and “as available”. Dept Of Digital also disclaims any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non - infringement. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from Dept Of Digital, shall create any warranty. Dept Of Digital makes no warranty or representation that the Services will: (a) be timely, uninterrupted or error - free; (b) meet your requirements or expectations; or (c) be free from viruses or other harmful components.
For the avoidance of doubt, because Vendors use our service for a variety of reasons and that each Vendor may have their own processes and ways of doing businesses, we cannot provide any guarantee, warranty or assurance that using our service will meet your specific needs
22. ADDITIONAL TERMS
22.1 Entire Agreement: This Vendor Agreement and all policies, terms, linked terms and procedures that are incorporated by reference, along with our Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and Dept Of Digital regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes and replaces any other prior or contemporaneous agreements, or terms and conditions applicable to the subject matter of this Agreement. You agree that you have not relied upon, and have no remedies in respect of, any term, condition, statement, warranty or representation except those expressly set out in this Agreement. You also may be subject to additional terms, policies or agreements that may apply when you use other services, including Third Party Services. This Agreement creates no third party beneficiary rights.
22.2 Controlling Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. The courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate any dispute arising under or in connection with this Agreement.
22.3 Waiver, Severability and Assignment:
Our failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of our right to do so later. If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect and an enforceable term will be substituted reflecting our intent as closely as possible. You may not delegate, transfer or assign this Agreement or any of your rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent, and any such attempt will be of no effect. We may delegate, transfer or assign this Agreement or some or all of our rights and obligations hereunder, in our sole discretion, to any of our affiliates or subsidiaries or to any purchaser of any of our business or assets associated with the Services, with sixty (60) days prior written notice.
22.4 Confidentiality: The terms of this Restaurant Agreement, and any information received pursuant to the Vendor Agreement by one party about the other which is not in the public domain is confidential and will not be disclosed during the term of the Vendor Agreement or at any time thereafter save as required by law
22.5 Modifications: We may modify this Agreement from time to time, and will always post the most current version on our site at www.deptofdigital.com/merchantserviceagreement. If a modification meaningfully reduces your rights, we’ll notify you (by, for example, sending you an email or displaying a prominent notice within the Services). The notice will designate a reasonable period after which the new terms will take effect. Modifications will never apply retroactively. By continuing to use or access the Services after any modifications come into effect, you agree to be bound by the modified Agreement and price changes. If you disagree with our changes, then you should stop using the Services and cancel all Services.
22.6 Further Actions:
You’ll provide all documents and take any actions necessary to meet your obligations under these Terms.
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