Shipping Policy

1. Scope of services

  • This Shipping Policy applies to all orders placed through our platform for food, grocery, pharmacy/medicines, e‑commerce products, and parcel/courier services within our serviceable areas.​

  • By placing an order, customers agree to this policy in addition to our Terms & Conditions, Cancellation & Refund Policy, and Privacy Policy.​

2. Serviceable areas and delivery modes

  • Serviceable geography: We currently operate as a hyperlocal delivery service within specified pincodes/areas, which are displayed at the time of order placement.​

  • Delivery modes: Orders are fulfilled either by our in‑house delivery partners or by integrated third‑party logistics providers, depending on product type, distance, and delivery slot.​

3. Order processing & cut‑off times

  • Order processing time:

    • Food: Immediate processing; preparation starts once the restaurant/vendor accepts the order.

    • Grocery & pharma: Typically processed within 10–30 minutes of successful payment confirmation.

    • E‑commerce & parcels: Typically processed within 1–4 business hours of successful payment.​

  • Cut‑off time: Orders received close to vendor/store closing hours may be scheduled for the next available delivery slot, which will be shown before order confirmation.​

4. Delivery timelines (SLA)

  • Indicative delivery timelines (may vary by traffic, weather, festive load, law‑and‑order, or operational issues):​

    • Food: 30–60 minutes for most orders within the same locality.

    • Grocery: 30–120 minutes for hyperlocal delivery.

    • Pharmacy: 30–120 minutes after prescription and product verification.

    • E‑commerce items: Same‑day or next‑day within city limits; 2–7 business days for non‑local shipments (if enabled).

    • Parcels (within city): Typically 60–180 minutes depending on distance and service type (standard/express).

  • These are estimates only; no guaranteed delivery time is offered unless explicitly mentioned as “guaranteed” on the order screen.

5. Shipping and delivery charges

  • Charges may vary based on:

    • Distance between pickup and drop location.

    • Order value, weight, and size.

    • Delivery speed (standard vs express) and surge/peak‑time pricing.​

  • Food, grocery, pharma: A base delivery fee plus any applicable distance/peak‑time fee is shown at checkout before payment.​

  • E‑commerce & parcel: Charges are based on volumetric weight, distance, and selected service level; the total payable amount is displayed before order confirmation.​

  • Free delivery or reduced fees may be offered above certain order values or under promotions, as shown in the app/website.

6. Packaging and handling

  • Packaging responsibility:

    • Food, grocery, and pharmacy orders are packed by the respective vendors/partners; the platform and delivery partners transport them as provided.​

    • E‑commerce and parcel shipments must be securely packed by the sender (or vendor) to withstand normal handling; fragile items should be clearly marked.​

  • Temperature‑sensitive items (e.g., some medicines, certain foods) will be transported using reasonable care, but specialized controlled‑temperature logistics are provided only if explicitly mentioned.​

7. Special conditions – pharmacy (medicines)

  • Medicines and pharma products are delivered only against valid prescriptions where applicable and as per applicable laws and guidelines (e.g., Drugs and Cosmetics Act and related rules).​

  • The customer must upload or show a valid prescription at the time of ordering and/or delivery; orders can be cancelled or partially fulfilled if prescriptions are invalid, incomplete, or not produced.​

  • Certain controlled, narcotic, or psychotropic substances cannot be delivered or may require additional permits; such orders may be rejected even after payment, with refund as per our refund policy.​

8. Restrictions and prohibited items

  • The following items are not accepted for shipping via our parcel/e‑commerce services:

    • Cash, illegal items, firearms, explosives, hazardous chemicals, flammable materials.

    • Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and any items prohibited under applicable law or courier regulations​

  • For food, grocery, and pharma, only items listed and allowed on the platform can be ordered; orders may be cancelled if any policy or legal restriction is violated.​

9. Delivery attempts & customer responsibility

  • The customer must be available at the delivery location with reachable contact numbers during the estimated delivery window.​

  • If the delivery partner cannot complete delivery due to customer unavailability, wrong address, unreachable phone, or denial to accept without valid reason:

    • Food, grocery, and pharma: Order may be cancelled without refund due to perishable/sensitive nature.

    • E‑commerce & parcel: A re‑delivery attempt or return to origin may be initiated; additional charges may apply as per our pricing.​

10. Order tracking and notifications

  • Customers can track order status in real time through the app/website, including stages such as order accepted, picked up, on the way, and delivered.​

  • SMS, app, email, or WhatsApp notifications may be sent for key events like order confirmation, out‑for‑delivery, and delivery completion, subject to network and system availability.​

11. Delays, rescheduling and force majeure

  • Delays may occur due to factors beyond reasonable control, including heavy traffic, weather conditions, public holidays, strikes, regulatory checks, or technical outages.​

  • In such cases, the platform will attempt to update revised ETAs and, where possible, allow cancellation or rescheduling as per the applicable cancellation and refund policy.​

12. Damage, leakage, missing items

  • For food, grocery, and pharma: Customers should check the package at delivery; if there is visible damage, tampering, or significant leakage, they should immediately report through the app or customer support with photos.​

  • For e‑commerce and parcel shipments: Claims for loss or damage must be raised within a defined time (e.g., 24–48 hours) with proof of damage, packaging, and order details; liability is limited as per our Terms & Conditions and partner courier rules.​

13. International shipping

  • At present, international shipping for any category (food, grocery, pharma, e‑commerce, parcel) is either not offered or is available only where clearly specified; separate terms will apply to such shipments.​

  • Prohibited and restricted items lists of the destination country must be followed; shipments in violation may be cancelled, returned, or seized by authorities.​

14. Policy changes

  • This Shipping Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, operations, or business model; the latest version will always be available on the app/website.​

  • Continued use of the platform after any update will be deemed acceptance of the revised policy