1. About the platform
YA’NOO is a digital platform that lets users order meals, food products and delivery services from restaurants, partner vendors and independent riders.
Using the application implies full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms of Use and Sale.
2. Definitions
Customer
Any person using the application to place an order.
Partner
A restaurant, vendor or merchant offering its products on YA’NOO.
Rider
An individual or legal entity carrying out the transport of orders.
Platform
The YA’NOO mobile application and services.
3. Creating an account
To use certain features, the user must:
- be at least 18 years old;
- provide accurate information;
- keep their information up to date;
- keep their credentials confidential.
YA’NOO reserves the right to suspend or delete any fraudulent account.
4. Services offered
YA’NOO notably enables:
- browsing partner catalogues;
- ordering products;
- online payment or via the methods offered;
- tracking deliveries;
- communicating with customer support.
5. Partner responsibilities
Partners undertake to:
- provide compliant products;
- comply with applicable hygiene and safety standards;
- keep their menus and availability up to date;
- process orders within the stated times.
Partners remain solely responsible for the quality of the products sold.
6. Rider responsibilities
Riders undertake to:
- meet the stated delivery times;
- transport products in good conditions;
- behave in a professional and respectful manner.
YA’NOO may suspend or deactivate any rider who fails to meet these requirements.
7. Prices and payment
Displayed prices include:
- the product price;
- any service fees;
- applicable delivery fees.
The customer confirms the total amount before payment.
YA’NOO reserves the right to change its prices at any time.
8. Order cancellation
Before preparation
The customer may cancel an order if it has not yet been accepted or prepared.
After preparation
No refund may be claimed except in exceptional cases approved by YA’NOO.
9. Refunds
A refund may be granted, in particular, in the event of:
- an order not delivered;
- a manifest error in the order;
- a product unfit for consumption;
- a problem attributable to the platform.
Any request must be made within 24 hours of delivery.
10. Loyalty programme and promotions
YA’NOO may offer:
- promotional codes;
- discounts;
- loyalty programmes;
- special offers.
These benefits may be modified or withdrawn at any time.
11. Intellectual property
All elements present in the application are the exclusive property of YA’NOO:
- logo;
- trademark;
- interface;
- content;
- technologies.
Any unauthorised reproduction is prohibited.
12. Personal data
YA’NOO collects certain data necessary for:
- account creation;
- order management;
- delivery;
- improving services.
Data may include:
- name;
- phone number;
- address;
- location;
- order history.
YA’NOO undertakes to protect users' data in accordance with applicable laws.
13. Geolocation
The application may use geolocation in order to:
- improve deliveries;
- identify the customer’s address;
- provide real-time tracking.
The user may disable this feature, which may limit certain services.
14. Limitation of liability
YA’NOO acts as a technological intermediary between users, partners and riders.
YA’NOO cannot be held liable for:
- indirect damages;
- loss of revenue;
- delays due to circumstances beyond its control;
- incorrect information provided by partners.
15. Prohibited behaviour
It is prohibited to:
- use the application for fraudulent purposes;
- impersonate others;
- disrupt the operation of the platform;
- publish illegal or offensive content.
Any breach may result in immediate suspension of the account.
16. Force majeure
YA’NOO cannot be held liable in the event of:
- natural disaster;
- widespread network outage;
- civil unrest;
- an administrative decision preventing performance of the service.
17. Changes to the terms
YA’NOO reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.
Users will be informed of significant changes through the application or by notification.
18. Governing law and dispute resolution
These terms are governed by Cameroonian law.
In the event of a dispute, the parties undertake to seek an amicable solution before any legal proceedings.
Failing agreement, the competent courts of Cameroon shall have sole jurisdiction.
Restaurant and vendor terms
Obligations
Partners undertake to:
- provide accurate information;
- comply with applicable health standards;
- keep their availability up to date;
- prepare orders within the stated times.
Commission
YA’NOO charges a commission of 15% on each order placed through the platform, unless otherwise agreed.
YA’NOO charges a service fee of 5% on each order placed through the platform and paid by mobile payment, unless otherwise agreed.
YA’NOO charges a service fee of 10% on each order placed through the platform and paid in cash, unless otherwise agreed.
Delays and cancellations
Repeated cancellations or excessive delays may result in:
- a warning;
- a temporary suspension;
- termination of the partnership.
Quality
Partners remain responsible for:
- the quality;
- the compliance;
- the food safety of the products offered.
Rider terms
Status
Riders act as independent contractors unless otherwise stated.
Obligations
Riders must:
- meet delivery times;
- behave professionally;
- preserve the integrity of orders;
- wear the required equipment.
Suspension
YA’NOO may immediately suspend a rider account in the event of:
- fraud;
- theft;
- assault;
- accumulation of negative ratings.
Insurance
The rider remains responsible for their personal insurance, their vehicle and the authorisations required for their activity.
Refund policy
Eligible cases
The customer may obtain a refund if:
- the order was never delivered;
- the product is significantly different from the order;
- the order is unfit for consumption;
- a major error is found.
Non-eligible cases
No refund will be granted for:
- a change of mind;
- an incorrect address provided by the customer;
- the customer being unavailable at delivery.
Deadline
Any claim must be made within 24 hours of delivery.
Promotional code terms
Use
Promotional codes:
- have a limited duration;
- may be subject to a minimum purchase amount;
- are non-refundable.
Prohibitions
It is prohibited to:
- resell a promotional code;
- create multiple accounts to obtain multiple discounts.
YA’NOO may cancel any promotion obtained fraudulently.
Referral programme
How it works
A user can refer a new customer using a unique link or code.
Rewards
YA’NOO may grant:
- delivery credits;
- discounts;
- vouchers.
Fraud
Any attempt to create fake accounts results in:
- cancellation of rewards;
- suspension of the account.
Use of customer reviews
Authorisation
By posting a review on YA’NOO, the user authorises YA’NOO to:
- display this review;
- reproduce it;
- use it in its marketing communications.
Moderation
YA’NOO reserves the right to remove any content that is:
- abusive;
- defamatory;
- discriminatory;
- fraudulent.
Anti-fraud policy
YA’NOO monitors suspicious behaviour aimed at:
- manipulating promotions;
- circumventing payments;
- diverting orders;
- impersonating other users.
Any fraud may result in:
- immediate suspension;
- deletion of the account;
- legal proceedings.
Mobile Money payment terms
Payments made via:
- Orange Money
- MTN Mobile Money
- bank cards
- other methods offered
are considered final once validated.
YA’NOO never stores users' secret codes or payment credentials.
Partner non-compete clause (optional)
Partner restaurants undertake not to divert users acquired through YA’NOO off the platform in order to avoid the applicable commissions.
Extended force majeure clause
YA’NOO cannot be held liable for interruptions due to:
- power outages;
- Internet outages;
- social unrest;
- natural disasters;
- administrative decisions;
- events beyond its control.
Final consent
By creating an account or using the platform, the user acknowledges having read, understood and accepted all of:
- the Terms of Use,
- the Terms of Sale,
- the Privacy Policy,
- the Cookie Policy,
- the Partner Terms,
- the Rider Terms,
- and the policies associated with YA’NOO.