Refund Policy

AllTap – Refund Policy

(Info Tech Soft Limited, Company No. 16143101 – UK)


1. Scope & Purpose

This Refund Policy applies to all transactions made via AllTap apps and websites, including:

  • AllTap (customer app & website)

  • AllTapBiz (merchant portal)

  • AllTapMate (rider & tasker app)

AllTap is a platform only, not a seller, service provider, or employer. Responsibility for goods, services, and delivery performance lies with the relevant merchant or rider/tasker. Refunds are available only in limited circumstances and subject to this policy.


2. General Principles

  • Refunds are not automatic. They are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

  • Refunds are processed only to the original payment method used.

  • Refunds are capped at the order value or affected portion.

  • Refunds do not cover consequential or indirect losses (e.g., missed events, lost income, emotional distress).

  • AllTap’s role is limited to facilitating payments through Stripe Connect.


3. Refund Eligibility

Refunds may be granted only in the following cases:

a) Customer-Initiated

  • Order Cancelled by Merchant → Full refund.

  • Order Undelivered (rider never attempted delivery) → Delivery fee refunded; item refund depends on merchant discretion.

  • Incorrect/Defective Items → Refund or replacement at merchant’s discretion. Customers may need to provide photographic evidence.

  • Technical/Payment Errors → Verified double charges or payment failures.

Refunds are not granted if:

  • The customer changes their mind after vendor acceptance.

  • The customer fails to provide valid ID for age-restricted items.

  • The customer is unavailable at the delivery address.

  • The customer is dissatisfied with taste, portion size, or service unless demonstrably “not as described.”

  • Delays occur due to traffic, weather, or rider availability.


b) Vendor-Initiated

  • If the vendor cancels after acceptance, the customer will receive a full refund for the cancelled order.

  • Vendors who repeatedly cancel without justification may be financially penalised or suspended.


c) Rider-Initiated

  • If the rider cancels before collection, the order may be reassigned; no refund is due unless the order cannot be fulfilled.

  • If the rider cancels after collection without valid reason, the customer may be refunded at AllTap’s discretion. The rider may forfeit pay and face penalties.


d) AllTap-Initiated

AllTap reserves the right to cancel and refund orders in cases of:

  • Suspected fraud or account misuse.

  • Technical or pricing errors.

  • Force majeure (e.g., severe weather, strikes, road closures).

  • Orders breaching AllTap’s Terms of Service.


4. Refund Requests & Documentation

  • Refund requests must be made via the AllTap app or website within 24 hours of the order.

  • Customers may be required to provide:

    • Photos of incorrect/damaged items.

    • Proof of non-delivery (e.g., failed OTP confirmation).

    • Receipts or communication evidence.

  • Requests made via phone, email, or social media will not be processed.


5. Refund Timeline

  • Standard processing: 5–10 business days, depending on bank/card provider.

  • Technical issues or fraud investigations may extend this period.

  • No instant refunds are guaranteed.


6. Partial Refunds

  • Where only part of an order is affected (e.g., one out-of-stock item), a partial refund may be issued.

  • Delivery fees are non-refundable if a rider was dispatched, unless no delivery attempt occurred.


7. Non-Refundable Scenarios

Refunds will not be issued in the following circumstances:

  • Customer dissatisfaction with taste, portion size, or quality unless objectively not as described.

  • Delivery delays caused by traffic, weather, or rider availability.

  • Customer unavailability at the delivery address.

  • Failure to provide valid ID for restricted items.

  • Change-of-mind cancellations after vendor acceptance.


8. Fraud & Abuse Safeguards

  • AllTap may withhold or deny refunds if fraud, misuse, or abuse of the system is suspected.

  • Accounts repeatedly requesting refunds may be flagged, restricted, or permanently suspended.

  • Refunds may be frozen until investigations are complete.


9. Merchant & Rider Liability

  • Merchants are responsible for ensuring product accuracy, legality, and safety. Refund disputes regarding product quality will be directed to the merchant.

  • Riders are responsible for safe and timely delivery. Refunds related to delivery failure may be deducted from rider payouts where misconduct is proven.

  • AllTap may mediate disputes but assumes no direct liability for merchant or rider performance.


10. Limitation of Liability

  • AllTap’s liability is strictly limited to the service fee retained by AllTap for the disputed order.

  • AllTap is not liable for:

    • Loss of profits or business opportunities.

    • Emotional distress or inconvenience.

    • Indirect or consequential damages.

  • Nothing in this policy excludes liability for fraud, gross negligence, or death/personal injury caused by AllTap’s own negligence.


11. Final Authority

  • AllTap’s decisions regarding refunds are final and binding.

  • Refunds outside the criteria of this policy will not be issued.

  • This policy does not affect customers’ statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.