Legal

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2025

Questions? Email us at gtoh89@gmail.com or open a chat. We respond as quickly as possible.

Article 1 — Order Cancellation

  1. When you can cancel: You may cancel your order after placement but before the restaurant begins preparing the food — typically within 10 minutes of ordering.
  2. When you cannot cancel: Once the restaurant has started cooking, cancellation is no longer possible.
  3. To request a cancellation, use the in-app chat or email gtoh89@gmail.com.

Article 2 — Eligible Refund Reasons

We will process a refund in the following situations.

  • The restaurant cancels the order (out of stock, closed, etc.)
  • The food delivered is significantly different from what was ordered
  • A foreign object is found in the food (photo evidence required)
  • Delivery is impossible and the service is not provided
  • A duplicate charge occurs due to a payment error

Article 3 — Non-Refundable Situations

  • Change of mind after cooking has started
  • Failed delivery due to incorrect address entered by the user
  • Failed delivery because the user was unavailable
  • Food that has already been consumed
  • Personal taste preferences (not allergy-related)

Article 4 — Refund Process and Timeline

  1. Timeline: Once a refund is approved, the charge reversal is completed within 3–7 business days. The time for the credit to appear on your statement depends on your card issuer.
  2. Method: Refunds are returned to the original payment method used.
  3. Concierge plan fee: If the Service was provided as intended, the plan fee is non-refundable. If the issue was caused by DOWAME, a full refund including the plan fee will be issued.

Article 5 — Partial Refunds

If part of an order is missing or incorrectly delivered, a partial refund for that item is available. Please provide photos or other evidence when requesting a partial refund.

Article 6 — Right of Withdrawal

Due to the nature of food delivery, the right of withdrawal is limited once a restaurant has begun preparing the food. If you cancel before cooking starts, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid.

Refund enquiries

DOWAME Customer Support

Email: gtoh89@gmail.com

Live support: 9 AM – midnight KST