General
This Service Agreement, along with its Annexures (“Agreement”) is
entered into by and between, Hungerzz Private Limited (CUI: 0228901), a Company formed under
the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2017 having its registered office at Plot 1/60, Altaf
Ganjj, Jhang Road, Faisalabad - 38000, hereinafter referred to as “Service Provider”, which
expression shall unless repugnant to the context and meaning thereof be deemed to include
its directors, promoters and their successors and assignees of the First Part;
AND
The undersigned, being an entity in the form of either a sole proprietorship, limited
liability partnership, registered or unregistered partnership, private limited company, one
person company, public limited company, or any other body corporate incorporated/established
under the applicable law, the restaurant outlet or chain hereinafter referred to as the
“Restaurant”, which expression shall unless repugnant to the context and meaning thereof be
deemed to include its directors, promoters, managing partner, and/or designated partner and
their successors and assignees of the Second Part;
The Service Provider and the Restaurant shall hereinafter
individually be referred to as
“Party” and collectively as “Parties”.
WHEREAS,
- The Service Provider offers cloud-based Point of Sales software (“POS Software”) under
the name ‘Hungerzz’ for restaurants together with optionally integrated services such as
deals and discounts, ordering and delivery apps, table booking apps, market
place, analytics apps, etc. (“Paid Services”) using a programmable API architecture.
Currently, through the POS Software, the Service Provider provides end to end
integration of various Services (defined hereunder) for restaurants.
-
The Restaurant owns and operates outlet/s for serving food under their respective brand
name / restaurant name.
- The Restaurant has approached the Service Provider to obtain the POS Software along with
certain Paid Services.
-
The Service Provider has agreed to provide its Services to the Restaurant via the POS
Software and other Paid Services on such terms and conditions as mutually agreed upon by
the Parties hereto, more particularly laid down hereunder.
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1. Scope of Services:
Under the GDPR, You have the following rights with respect to
Your
information:
- Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Service Provider grants
the
Restaurant a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and limited license to access and use
the
POS Software and related Services as described in Annexure I (“Services”). The
Services
are provided solely for the internal business operations of the Restaurant.
- All rights, titles, and interests in the POS Software, including any updates,
enhancements, or derivatives, shall remain the exclusive property of the Service
Provider. The Restaurant shall not acquire any ownership interest in the POS
Software
through this Agreement.
- The Restaurant shall not:
- Transfer, assign, or sublicense the license without prior written consent
from
the Service Provider.
- Use the POS Software for any purpose beyond its intended scope, including
reverse engineering, reselling, or modifying the software.
- The Restaurant acknowledges and agrees that:
- The POS Software is provided as a cloud-based solution, and its availability
may
be subject to scheduled maintenance or unforeseen disruptions.
- Any optional add-on services or integrations with third-party platforms
shall be
subject to separate terms as detailed in Annexure I or subsequent
agreements.
- The Service Provider reserves the right to modify the features or specifications of
the
Services to comply with applicable laws, technological advancements, or internal
business requirements, provided that such modifications do not materially reduce the
core functionalities of the Services.
- The Restaurant is responsible for:
- Providing accurate data for input into the POS Software to ensure optimal
functionality.
- Maintaining compatible hardware and internet connectivity as specified by the
Service Provider.
- The Restaurant agrees that the Service Provider may access certain non-sensitive
data
for the purposes of software improvement, analytics, and ensuring service
continuity, as
detailed in the Privacy Policy.
2. Additional Service
- The Service Provider may offer additional services, features, or
integrations beyond the scope of the standard POS Software subscription
(collectively
referred to as "Additional Services"). These services may include, but are not
limited
to,
integrations with third-party platforms, hardware installations, extended support,
and
other
optional functionalities as outlined in Annexure I.
- To access Additional Services, the Restaurant must:
- Submit a formal request through the Service Provider's designated platform
or
contact point.
- Agree to any applicable terms, conditions, and fees associated with such
services before activation.
- The Restaurant agrees to pay the Service Provider all fees applicable to the
Additional
Services ("Consideration"), which may include:
- One-time activation fees.
- Recurring subscription charges, if applicable.
- Any other costs as specified at the time of subscription.
All charges for Additional Services shall be exclusive of applicable taxes, which
shall
be borne by the Restaurant.
3. Taxes
- The Restaurant agrees and acknowledges that all amounts payable to the Service
Provider
for the POS Software, Additional Services, and Paid Services are exclusive of
applicable
taxes, including but not limited to Goods and Services Tax (GST), Value Added Tax
(VAT),
or any other indirect taxes levied by applicable laws.
- The Restaurant shall be solely responsible for:
- Paying any applicable taxes related to the Services.
- AComplying with all tax laws, including filing returns or declarations as
required under the applicable jurisdiction.
- The Service Provider will issue invoices for the Services and Additional Services in
compliance with applicable tax laws, including the disclosure of relevant taxes
where
applicable.
- In the event of changes in tax laws or the introduction of new taxes that affect the
fees payable under this Agreement, the Restaurant agrees that such additional taxes
or
levies shall be borne solely by the Restaurant.
4. Terms of Service
- The Parties acknowledge that the specifications of the Services may have to be
changed
from time to time to comply with changes in law, requirements of the Service
Provider,
or changes in technology.
- The Restaurant understands and agrees to provide full access to the Service Provider
for
utilization of the data entered into the POS Software to assist the Service Provider
and/or their associated designates in providing the Services to the Restaurant. The
Restaurant shall be responsible for inputting the information required by the POS
Software to avail the Services effectively. The Service Provider shall not be liable
for
any errors of omission or commission by the Restaurant in the POS Software.
- The Restaurant shall not, and shall not permit any third party to:
- Use the POS Software other than as mentioned in this Agreement.
- Translate, adapt, modify, or create any derivative work of any part of the
POS
Software.
- Market, distribute, assign, transfer, rent, lease, or loan the POS Software
in
whole or part, or use it to provide hosting services to third parties.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the
source code of the POS Software.
- Disclose, transfer, or communicate the POS Software to any third party
without
prior written consent from the Service Provider or use it in any manner
restricted by copyright.
- The Service Provider shall provide support and maintenance services, including but
not
limited to resolving POS Software malfunctions and other software-related concerns.
- The Restaurant acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement shall be subject to the
terms
and conditions specified on the Service Provider’s platform and the privacy policy.
The
Restaurant shall abide by and adhere to the said terms and privacy policy as amended
from time to time. These terms and conditions shall be deemed incorporated into this
Agreement
- The Restaurant agrees that the Service Provider may share personal information
collected
from the Restaurant with third parties who, in the opinion of the Service Provider,
may
offer goods or services of interest to the Restaurant. These third parties may use
such
information for analytics and development purposes. The confidentiality of the
personal
information shall be protected by such third parties at all times.
- The Restaurant acknowledges that the Service Provider shall not be responsible for
any
breach of confidentiality obligations or adherence to data protection laws by third
parties or the services offered by them. The Service Provider makes no endorsement
or
representation regarding such third parties.
5. Obligations of Restaurant
- The Restaurant shall maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards,
along
with robust processes, procedures, and checks, to protect customer information
(including sensitive personal data or any other information). These safeguards must
comply with applicable laws and/or industry standards issued by any governmental
authority. The safeguards must:
- Be at least equal to or better than those currently in place to protect the
Restaurant’s own data.
- Align with generally accepted security standards in the financial services
industry. The Restaurant shall bear sole responsibility for any breach of
security, theft, modification, or corruption of customer data, regardless of
whether it results directly or indirectly from its actions or omissions.
- The Restaurant authorizes the Service Provider to access and use customer and
transaction data available in the backend to enhance business processes, including
product performance and service quality. The Service Provider may aggregate such
data
with other customer data for analytics and to demonstrate network performance and
improve services and products.
- The Restaurant shall not process transactions that are prohibited by law or by this
Agreement. If any prohibited transaction is processed, the Service Provider reserves
the
right to take necessary steps to protect its interests. This may include suspending
Services and requiring the Restaurant to take corrective actions.
- The Restaurant ensures that its obligations under this Agreement do not breach any
third-party agreements or obligations. The Service Provider shall not be held liable
for
any such breaches by the Restaurant. In cases where a breach arises due to
obligations
involving third-party service providers referred by the Service Provider, the
Service
Provider reserves the unilateral right to terminate the Services and/or this
Agreement
as per Clause 10. The Restaurant shall bear any liabilities arising from such
breaches,
and the Service Provider shall not be responsible for any losses incurred by the
Restaurant.
- The Restaurant shall ensure that all third-party service providers register using
valid
details, such as mobile number, bank account, and permanent account number, as
required
by the Service Provider’s due diligence process. The third parties must also accept
the
Service Provider’s terms and conditions.
- The Restaurant will require each third-party service provider to protect the
privacy,
confidentiality, and security of all personal information. These protections must
meet
the reasonable measures specified in this Agreement and applicable law, including
protecting the Service Provider’s Confidential Information. The Restaurant shall
regularly assess and ensure compliance by third-party service providers with these
requirements.
6. Payment Powered by POS
- The Service Provider facilitates payment processing through third-party software
integrated into the POS Software. The Restaurant acknowledges and agrees to the
following definitions:
- Cardholder/ CustomerA person making payments using a valid
card.
- Chargeback: A dispute initiated by a Cardholder regarding a
payment.
- Merchant Discount Rate (MDR): A percentage fee charged for
each
payment transaction processed.
- Valid Card: Any authorized debit or credit card as defined
by
the Third Party
Service Provider.
- Transaction Receipt:A digital receipt issued upon
successful
payment
authorization.
- TThe Restaurant shall honor and accept all valid card payments and ensure that no
discrimination occurs between different card schemes.
- The Restaurant shall honor and accept all valid card payments and ensure that no
discrimination occurs between different card schemes.
- Authorization for every transaction must be obtained via the POS Software before
goods
or services are delivered.
- The Restaurant assumes full responsibility for verifying the validity of cards and
Cardholders.
- The Restaurant acknowledges that unauthorized or declined transactions will not be
the
responsibility of the Third Party Service Provider.
- The Restaurant agrees to pay the MDR and any additional fees as specified by the
Third
Party Service Provider. These charges will be deducted from the Restaurant’s
payouts.
- Refunds must adhere to documented procedures and cannot be issued as cash. Refund
requests should be supported by appropriate invoices and transaction details.
- The Restaurant shall bear the financial responsibility for any uncollectible
charges or
chargebacks, including applicable fees.
- Refunds requested beyond 180 days of the transaction date will not be processed.
- In the event of customer disputes, the Restaurant must resolve issues promptly and
refund amounts as directed by the Third Party Service Provider. Unresolved disputes
may
lead to deductions from the Restaurant’s account to reimburse the customer.
- The Service Provider reserves the right to audit the Restaurant’s operations to
ensure
compliance with relevant laws and this Agreement. Non-compliance may result in
penalties
or suspension of services.
- The Service Provider is not liable for any issues arising from third-party payment
processing services. All claims related to payment disputes must be directed to the
respective Third Party Service Provider.
7. Representation and Warranties
- The Service Provider affirms its legal authority to enter into this Agreement and
fulfill its obligations. All commitments under this Agreement are lawful, valid, and
enforceable.
- The Restaurant confirms it is legally authorized to execute this Agreement without
breaching any prior obligations. It assumes full responsibility for ensuring
compliance
with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date restaurant
information,
and providing the necessary technical infrastructure, including compatible hardware
and
internet access, for the proper functioning of the POS Software. Furthermore, the
Restaurant agrees to use the Services in accordance with applicable laws, refrain
from
illegal activities, and manage third-party obligations without implicating the
Service
Provider.
- All Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without any express or implied
warranties, including those of merchantability, non-infringement, or fitness for a
specific purpose. The Service Provider does not guarantee uninterrupted or
error-free
operation of the Services.
- The Service Provider does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness
of
information related to the POS Software or Services, nor for any interruptions,
errors,
or operational issues that may arise.
Both parties agree that the representations made herein remain valid for the duration of
this Agreement.
8. Limitation of Liability
- The Service Provider shall not be liable for any loss of revenue, profit, data, or
for
any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
arising
out of or in connection with this Agreement, the POS Software, or the Services.
- The Service Provider is not responsible for any damages resulting from alteration,
destruction, or loss of data or information entered, generated, or obtained from the
use
of the POS Software or Services, including reports or numerical results.
- The Service Provider assumes no liability for damages caused by the actions or
omissions
of third parties.
- The total liability of the Service Provider to the Restaurant, under any
circumstances,
shall not exceed USD 50 (United States Dollar).
9. Indemnification
The Restaurant acknowledges and agrees that the Service Provider shall not be held
responsible for the quality, quantity, merchantability, delivery, non-delivery, or
delayed
delivery of products or services offered by the Restaurant. This includes handling any
chargebacks, disputes, or claims raised by customers or fraudulent transactions
associated
with the Restaurant’s software. The responsibility to implement fraud prevention
measures
lies solely with the Restaurant, which shall also bear all risks and liabilities arising
from its services to customers. Any disputes related to product or service deficiencies
must
be resolved directly between the Restaurant and its customers, without the involvement
of
the Service Provider.
Furthermore, the Restaurant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Service
Provider,
its
affiliates, and representatives from all liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and
expenses
arising from the use of the POS Software or Services by the Restaurant or its employees.
This includes losses related to third-party integrations, intellectual property
infringements, wrongful or improper use of the software, inaccuracies in information
provided by the Restaurant, or disputes arising from transactions. The indemnification
rights of the Service Provider shall not limit or affect its right to pursue additional
remedies available under the law or this Agreement.
10. Termination
- Either Party reserves the right to terminate this Agreement by providing a prior
written
notice of 30 (thirty) days.
- The Service Provider may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement and/or
cease
the provision of Services or add-on services with immediate effect, without prior
notice, under certain circumstances, including but not limited to the Restaurant's
breach of contractual obligations or legal requirements.
- Upon termination or expiry of this Agreement, both Parties are obligated to fulfill
any
pending obligations that arose prior to termination. The Restaurant must cease the
use
of the Service Provider’s software and services, and promptly return or delete any
confidential materials, software, or intellectual property belonging to the Service
Provider.
- Certain provisions of this Agreement will continue to remain in effect even after
termination. These include but are not limited to provisions on Representations and
Warranties (Clause 7), Indemnification (Clause 9), Survival (Clause 10.4),
Intellectual
Property Rights (Clause 12), Confidentiality (Clause 13), Notices (Clause 17),
Governing
Law (Clause 21), and Dispute Resolution (Clause 22).
11. Relationship
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the relationship arising from this Agreement does
not
constitute or create a general agency, joint venture, partnership, employee relationship
or
franchise between the Parties and that they shall be independent contractors.
12. Intellectual Property Rights
- The Service Provider retains full ownership of all rights, titles, and interests in
its
POS Software, Paid Services, and other related services. This ownership includes but
is
not limited to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and proprietary
information related to the development, functionality, and documentation of the
software
and services. No ownership or licenses are transferred to the Restaurant under this
Agreement, whether explicitly or implied.
- The Restaurant is prohibited from modifying, obscuring, removing, or interfering
with
any trademarks, logos, or proprietary markings present in the Service Provider’s
software or services. Upon termination or expiry of this Agreement, the Restaurant
must
immediately cease using any intellectual property belonging to the Service Provider
and
return or destroy any materials, documents, or data that contain confidential
information or intellectual property.
- The Service Provider reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights
through all available legal remedies, including seeking injunctive relief or other
equitable actions, to prevent unauthorized use, infringement, or harm to its
proprietary
interests. The terms outlined in this section are essential to protecting the
integrity
and ownership of the Service Provider's intellectual property and are non-negotiable
under this Agreement.
13. Confidentiality
- Confidential Information refers to all proprietary and non-public information
related to
the Service Provider’s business and assets, whether directly or indirectly obtained
by
the Restaurant. This includes, but is not limited to, information about suppliers,
customers, product designs, operational methods, marketing strategies, trade
secrets,
intellectual property, and any data or details relating to the POS Software, Paid
Services, and associated business processes.
- The Restaurant is obligated to maintain the confidentiality of all such information
and
must not disclose, share, or use it for any purpose other than fulfilling the
obligations outlined in this Agreement. Confidentiality must be preserved even after
the
termination or expiry of this Agreement.
- The Service Provider may utilize third-party technology service providers for
hosting
and maintaining the POS Software. The Restaurant acknowledges that the Service
Provider
is not liable for any breaches of data protection laws by these third-party
providers.
The Service Provider processes any personal data provided by the Restaurant solely
to
fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, and the Restaurant retains full
responsibility as the Data Controller for ensuring compliance with applicable data
protection laws.
- Exceptions to confidentiality include information already in the public domain,
independently developed without access to confidential data, or required to be
disclosed
by judicial order or law. In such cases, the disclosing Party must provide advance
notice to allow the other Party an opportunity to seek protective measures or limit
the
scope of disclosure.
14. Force Majeure
Neither Party shall be held liable for any failure or delay in fulfilling their
obligations
under this Agreement if such failure or delay arises from a Force Majeure event.
Affected
Parties must provide written notice to the other Party within 15 (fifteen) days of the
event’s occurrence, including sufficient evidence of the Force Majeure event.
If the Force Majeure event continues uninterrupted for a period exceeding 90 (ninety)
days,
both Parties shall reassess the situation and may agree to terminate this Agreement if
the
event persists.
Force Majeure refers to events beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party,
including but not limited to civil disturbances, declared or undeclared wars, actions by
civil or military authorities, acts of terrorism, sabotage, natural disasters, air
accidents, riots, pandemics, or epidemics.
15. Disclaimer
- The Service Provider's role and obligations under this Agreement are strictly
limited to
the terms explicitly outlined. No additional duties or obligations, implied or
otherwise, shall be attributed to the Service Provider. Furthermore, the Service
Provider is not bound by the provisions of any other agreements outside the scope of
this document.
- The Service Provider bears no obligation to expend its own resources or assume
liability, financial or otherwise, in executing its responsibilities under this
Agreement. It may rely, in good faith, on any notices, instructions, or documents
received, considering them as valid and duly authorized without the need for further
investigation.
- In executing its duties, the Service Provider may reasonably rely on instruments or
signatures it deems authentic. There is no obligation to verify the validity or
accuracy
of such documentation or statements.
- The Service Provider will not be held liable for losses or damages resulting from
the
performance or non-performance of its duties, except in cases of fraud, gross
negligence, or willful default directly caused by its personnel. Instructions that
conflict with this Agreement will be deemed null and void, and the Service Provider
will
not be obligated to act on or liable for any such instructions.
- Additionally, the Restaurant is required to reimburse any penalties, fines, or
statutory
or regulatory charges requested by the Service Provider during or after the term of
this
Agreement. The Service Provider is not obligated to oversee or assume the
responsibilities of the Restaurant or any third party under any circumstances.
16. Assignment
Neither Party may transfer or assign this Agreement, including any rights or obligations
arising from it, to any third party without obtaining prior written consent from the
other
Party. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be deemed null and
void.
17. Notices
All notices required under this Agreement must be in writing and shall be considered
delivered under the following conditions:
- If delivered by hand, at the time of delivery.
- If sent by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt at the sender’s facsimile
machine.
- If sent by email, 24 (twenty-four) hours after the email is transmitted.
Any change in the contact address or communication details of either Party must be promptly
communicated to the other Party following the same procedure outlined above.
18. Wavier
The failure of either Party to enforce or insist upon strict performance of any
provision of
this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of that Party's rights to require
performance of the same or any other provision at a later time.
Any waiver of a breach or non-compliance under this Agreement shall be valid only if
provided in writing and signed by the waiving Party. Such a waiver shall not be
interpreted
as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure to comply with the terms of this
Agreement.
19. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including its Annexures and any referenced terms, conditions, and
privacy
policies associated with the POS Software, constitutes the complete and exclusive
agreement
between the Parties. It supersedes all prior agreements, understandings,
representations, or
warranties, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter herein. No
additional
terms, representations, or warranties shall bind either Party unless expressly
agreed to in writing and signed by both Parties.
20. Amendements and Modifications
This Agreement, including its Annexures, may only be amended, modified, or altered
through a
written instrument explicitly agreed upon and signed by both Parties. Any changes
without
mutual written consent shall be considered invalid and unenforceable.
21. Governing Laws
This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted, and construed in accordance with the laws
of
the jurisdiction in which the Service Provider is based, as agreed upon by the Parties.
For
transactions in Asia, the laws of Pakistan shall apply. For operations in other
jurisdictions, such as the United
Kingdom or UAE, the applicable laws of the respective country shall govern, and
disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in the relevant region, unless
otherwise mutually agreed in writing.
22. Dispute Resolution
- Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, its
validity, interpretation, breach, or termination, including claims seeking redress
under
applicable law (“Dispute”), shall, unless resolved amicably between the Parties, be
settled through arbitration
- For transactions governed by the laws of Pakistan, the arbitration shall follow the
provisions of the Arbitration Act, 1940, as amended or re-enacted, with proceedings
held
in Islamabad, Pakistan. For transactions under the laws of the United Kingdom,
arbitration shall adhere to the Arbitration Act, 1996, as amended or re-enacted, and
proceedings shall take place in London, United Kingdom. For transactions governed by
the
laws of the United Arab Emirates, the UAE Federal Arbitration Law (Federal Law No. 6
of
2018), as amended or re-enacted, shall apply, with proceedings held in Dubai, UAE.
In
all cases, the arbitral tribunal shall consist of one arbitrator, mutually appointed
by
the Parties.
- The award issued by the arbitration tribunal shall be final and binding on both
Parties.
The Parties shall not initiate any legal action in a court of law regarding the
Dispute,
except for the enforcement of the arbitration award, as permitted by applicable
laws.
23. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable
under
any applicable law, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect
the
validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Agreement,
which
shall continue to be fully effective and enforceable. The Parties agree to negotiate in
good
faith to replace any invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision with a valid and
enforceable provision that achieves, as closely as possible, the original intent and
economic effect of the invalid provision.
I, on behalf of the Restaurant, confirm that I have read,
understood,
and agreed
to the terms and
conditions stated above. This agreement is designed to comply with the relevant laws and
regulations
of the country where the Restaurant is based. The governing law and dispute resolution
mechanisms
outlined in this agreement will apply accordingly, ensuring alignment with the legal
requirements of
the respective jurisdiction. This document serves as an electronic record, valid and
enforceable
under the applicable laws of the Restaurant’s location, and does not require physical or
digital
signatures.