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
- 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.
- When you cannot cancel: Once the restaurant has started cooking, cancellation is no longer possible.
- 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
- 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.
- Method: Refunds are returned to the original payment method used.
- 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