lunchwell Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms carefully before accessing our website, placing an order, booking a trial lunch, or starting a subscription.
Welcome to lunchwell.
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the lunchwell website, mobile application, and meal delivery services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using lunchwell, placing an order, booking a trial lunch, or purchasing a subscription, you agree to these Terms.
About lunchwell
lunchwell is a homemade meal and tiffin service that connects customers with fresh meals prepared by verified home cooks and delivered to customers within our service areas.
Our meals are prepared according to the menu and meal plan selected by the customer.
lunchwell may manage the assignment of orders to suitable home cooks based on availability, location, menu, capacity, and operational requirements.
Eligibility
To use lunchwell and place an order, you must:
- Provide accurate information.
- Provide a valid mobile number.
- Provide a valid delivery address.
- Be legally capable of entering into transactions.
- Use the Services only for lawful purposes.
If you are placing an order on behalf of another person, you are responsible for ensuring that the information provided is accurate.
Creating an Account
Some lunchwell features may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:
- Providing accurate information.
- Maintaining login credentials confidentiality.
- Keeping your account details updated.
- Not sharing credentials with unauthorised persons.
You should immediately inform lunchwell if you believe your account has been accessed without your permission.
Trial Lunch
lunchwell may provide customers with an option to try a meal before subscribing.
The trial meal may be offered on a Pay on Delivery / Cash on Delivery basis where available.
Book → Receive → Pay → Try → Decide. Customers can try the meal first and decide whether they want to continue with lunchwell.
The availability, pricing, meal options, and trial conditions may vary depending on the service area and current lunchwell offerings.
Meal Plans
lunchwell may offer different meal plans designed for varied tastes and appetite sizes:
- ✓ 4 Fresh Rotis
- ✓ Steamed Rice
- ✓ 2 Normal Sabzis
- ✓ Crisp Papad
- ✓ Fresh Salad & Achar
- ✓ 6 Fresh Rotis
- ✓ Steamed Rice
- ✓ 1 Normal Sabzi
- ✓ 1 Special Sabzi (Paneer / Mushroom / Chaap / Non-veg)
- ✓ Fresh Raita
- ✓ Papad, Salad & Achar
- ✓ 8 Fresh Rotis
- ✓ Steamed Rice
- ✓ 2 Normal Sabzis
- ✓ 1 Special Sabzi
- ✓ Fresh Raita & 1 Sweet
- ✓ Papad, Salad & Achar
Special sabzi options may include items such as Paneer, Mushroom, Chaap depending on the day's published menu and selected meal preference.
The exact menu and available items may vary based on seasonal ingredients, availability, home-cook capacity, and the menu published for the selected day.
Menu Changes
lunchwell aims to provide the menu displayed at the time of booking. However, individual dishes may occasionally change due to:
If a particular item becomes unavailable, lunchwell may provide a suitable alternative of comparable nature/value. We make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes where possible.
Food Quality
lunchwell aims to provide fresh, homemade meals prepared using quality ingredients. Our meals are intended to be prepared:
- Freshly for each day
- Hygienically in clean home kitchens
- With quality ingredients & lots of care
- Without refined maida (where stated)
- Without artificial food colours
However, customers should review the meal description and communicate any specific dietary requirements before ordering.
Food Allergies and Dietary Requirements
Customers are responsible for informing lunchwell about known food allergies or dietary restrictions before ordering. Although we take reasonable precautions, meals may be prepared in kitchens where other ingredients are present. Therefore, lunchwell cannot guarantee that meals will be completely free from traces of specific allergens.
If you have a serious food allergy or medical dietary requirement, please contact our team before placing an order.
Customisation
Where available, customers may customise their meal based on options provided by lunchwell, such as selecting available sabzis, choosing special items, adjusting meal components, or adding extra items.
Not every item can be customised. Customisation is subject to availability, meal plan, daily menu, home-cook capacity, and additional charges where applicable.
Extra Items
lunchwell may offer additional items that customers can add to their meal, such as Extra Roti, Extra Rice, Raita, Sweet, Paneer, or Additional Sabzis.
Prices for extra items will be clearly displayed before the customer confirms the order.
Subscription
After trying lunchwell, customers may choose to subscribe to our recurring meal delivery service. Subscriptions may start from 7 days and continue for 15 days, 30 days, or longer durations as selected.
The available subscription options and discounts will be displayed at the time of purchase.
Payment
lunchwell supports various convenient payment methods including Pay on Delivery, Cash on Delivery, UPI, and online digital payments through authorized gateways.
The applicable payment amount will be shown before checkout. Customers are responsible for paying the applicable amount for meals ordered and received.
Subscription Payment
Where a customer purchases a prepaid subscription, the applicable subscription amount must be paid according to the payment terms shown at checkout.
Subscription pricing depends on the number of meals, chosen plan, duration, customisations, and applicable discounts.
Delivery
lunchwell will deliver meals to the address provided by the customer. Customers are responsible for providing correct address, phone number, and delivery instructions.
Delivery times are estimates and may vary due to traffic, weather, order volumes, or operational circumstances. lunchwell will make reasonable efforts to deliver meals within the communicated window.
Customer Unavailable During Delivery
The customer should be available at the provided delivery address during the communicated delivery window. If the customer is unavailable, our delivery team will attempt contact. If delivery cannot be completed, the meal may be returned.
Because meals are freshly prepared specifically for an order, the customer may not be entitled to a cash refund merely because they were unavailable. Where applicable, lunchwell may adjust the value against the next month's subscription in accordance with our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Cancellation
Customers may request cancellation of an order or subscription through lunchwell support channels. However, once preparation of a meal has started, cancellation may not be possible.
Cancellation after meal preparation has started will generally not qualify for a cash refund. Please refer to our Refund & Cancellation Policy for complete details.
Refunds
Refunds are governed by our separate Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to remove or restrict any consumer rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded. The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 specifically address situations where goods/services are not as advertised or agreed, and lunchwell handles all applicable refund obligations accordingly.
Subscription Cancellation
If a customer chooses to stop an active subscription, future un-scheduled meals may be cancelled subject to applicable rules. Amounts already paid for meals prepared or scheduled for preparation are non-refundable. Eligible unused value may be adjusted per the Refund Policy.
Discounts and Offers
lunchwell may offer first-order deals, trial offers, multi-order discounts, promotional coupons, or referral bonuses. Each offer has separate eligibility criteria. lunchwell reserves the right to limit offer usage, set expiry dates, and cancel fraudulent or abusive uses.
Order Confirmation
After placing an order, customers receive confirmation through the website/app, SMS, WhatsApp, or Email. Customers should check order details and report any error immediately.
Customer Responsibilities
- Provide accurate information
- Provide a valid delivery address
- Be available during the delivery window
- Treat delivery personnel respectfully
- Pay applicable order charges
- Do not misuse the platform or create fake orders
- Do not abuse promotional offers
Home Cooks
lunchwell works with verified home cooks who prepare meals from their home kitchens. lunchwell manages order assignments according to operational requirements.
Customers may not directly contact, harass, threaten, or attempt to privately engage home cooks for unrelated commercial purposes using information obtained through lunchwell.
Reviews and Feedback
Feedback should be genuine, relevant, respectful, and based on the customer's actual experience. lunchwell reserves the right to remove abusive, fraudulent, misleading, or defamatory reviews.
Intellectual Property
All content on lunchwell—including logos, trademarks, text, graphics, designs, images, videos, icons, and software—is owned by or licensed to lunchwell. You may not copy, reproduce, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
Prohibited Use
Users must not commit fraud, place fake bookings, attempt unauthorized server access, scrape data, introduce malware, or harass lunchwell personnel or home cooks. Violations will result in immediate account termination and potential legal action.
Service Availability
While we strive to keep lunchwell available 24/7, temporary interruptions may occur due to essential maintenance, system upgrades, or technical network issues outside our control.
Limitation of Liability
lunchwell takes all reasonable measures to provide safe, wholesome meals and reliable delivery. To the extent permitted by applicable law, lunchwell is not liable for indirect or consequential losses resulting from events outside our reasonable control.
Force Majeure
lunchwell is not responsible for delays or service disruptions caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including extreme weather, floods, strikes, public emergencies, or major logistical shutdowns.
Privacy
Your use of lunchwell is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, handle, and safeguard your personal information.
Changes to These Terms
lunchwell may update these Terms periodically. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and any transactions conducted on lunchwell are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, an order, subscription, cancellation, or any lunchwell service, contact our support team:
