Terms and conditions

This Customer Agreement (the “Agreement”) outlines the terms and conditions (the “Terms”) by which iHybrid Limited (“we”, “our”, “Grafterr” or the “Company”) provides access to our Cloud Software and/or Hardware Services which you (“you”, “your”, “the User” or “the Customer”) purchase and/or subscribe to. Each entity is a “Party” and collectively the “Parties” to this Agreement.

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Software and/or Hardware provided by iHybrid Limited.

1. Terms of Use

  • 1.1. By using any company services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to any of these Terms, do not use the Company's services.
  • 1.2. These terms and conditions apply to all users who access Cloud Software and/or Hardware services provided by Grafterr irrespective of whether the user pays a subscription fee or not, or the minimum fixed-term length of their contract.
  • 1.3. These Terms may be accompanied by an “Order Form” or “Sales Proposal” which shall contain any User-specific terms, licence subscription length, pricing, rates, discounts, etc. If the User is required to sign an “Order Form” as part of their sign-up link supplied by Grafterr, the signed “Order Form” shall become a legally binding part of this Agreement.
  • 1.4. Unless a new agreement has been reached, at the end of the minimum fixed-term period, all pricing will revert to the current Grafterr standard monthly or annual subscription pricing for the chosen subscription level, without any User-specific discounts, until the licence subscription is cancelled as per Section 21 or a renewal minimum-term agreement has been signed. All other terms of this agreement will automatically continue on a rolling monthly or annual subscription basis. Any other terms, conditions, or representations (other than those made fraudulently or implied by statute) are excluded.
  • 1.5. We reserve the right to amend, modify, alter, or update the terms of this Agreement at any time. We shall endeavour to notify the users of such changes via email. If you continue to use the Company’s services, your use will be governed by the updated terms.
  • 1.6. These Terms do not create an agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship, and the User has no authority to bind the Company in any manner.
  • 1.7. All rights granted under these Terms are granted to the User in a food serving business. No part of the Software may be used for any other purposes, including but not limited to, research, study, competitor analysis, or other activity prohibited by this Agreement.
  • 1.8. By agreeing to the terms and conditions herein, the User warrants that they are not, and will not be deemed, a ‘consumer’ as defined in The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. Therefore, no consumer statutory rights apply to this Agreement.

These terms were last updated on 19th September 2024.

2. Definitions and Interpretations

  • 2.1. iHybrid Limited is a software development company, not a website development consultancy firm. As a SaaS company (“SaaS” stands for Software as a Service), we host applications on our servers and make them available to customers over the internet. We do not offer website development or custom application development services.
  • 2.2. “Grafterr Services” refers to any Cloud Software services provided by the Company, including but not limited to, Electronic Point of Sales (ePOS), web ordering, mobile apps ordering, QR Code ordering, and any Hardware services (each a “Service” and collectively the “Services”).
  • 2.3. “Consumer” and/or “End User” refers to the User's client who is making a purchase for food services from the User via our Platform.
  • 2.4. “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday in England when banks in London are open for business. “Business Hours” refers to the hours between 9am and 5pm on a Business Day.
  • 2.5. “Platform” refers to the technology (hardware and software) provided by Grafterr as a SaaS company to facilitate food ordering. The products and services that we provide through our Platform, regardless of whether fees are charged, are also referred to as “Platform Services”.
  • 2.6. “Platform Fee” means a fee paid by the End User to Grafterr for each individual transaction processed via the Platform, in addition to any order and delivery fees. Platform Fees are not Merchant Fees or Platform Charges.
  • 2.7. “Platform Charge” means a fee paid by the User to Grafterr for each individual transaction processed via the Platform and includes payment processing fees. Platform Charges are not Platform Fees or Merchant Fees.
  • 2.8. “Licence Subscription Fee” is the minimum monthly or annual fee, if any, paid by the User to Grafterr for access to our Cloud Software.
  • 2.9. “Account Management Fee” is the fee payable by the User to Grafterr for the provision of additional chargeable user support for their customer account.
  • 2.10. “Payment Service Providers” connect the User (the User may also be referred to as a “Merchant” with relation to any/all payment processing) to their consumers, card brand networks and financial institutions to deliver a seamless payment experience by processing payments quickly and efficiently. Payment Service Providers may provide both a merchant account and a payment gateway. A “Merchant Account” is a type of business bank account that allows a business to accept and process electronic payment card transactions. A “Payment Gateway” is a technology used by merchants to accept debit or credit card purchases from customers. The term includes both the physical card-reading devices found in brick-and-mortar retail stores and the payment processing portals found in online stores. Grafterr may charge the User “Merchant Fees” for any/all payment processing services they provide to the User to accept payments from End Users. Merchant Fees are not Platform Fees or Platform Charges.
  • 2.11. Users who have integrated Grafterr payments powered by Stripe as their Payment Service Provider are referred to as “Connected Accounts”. The User is required to agree to the terms and conditions of a Stripe Connected Account Agreement to create a Connected Account.
  • 2.12. “Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“Data Subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
  • 2.13. “Confidential Information” shall encompass certain information and materials, either marked “confidential” or “proprietary”, or that a reasonable business person would expect to be confidential or proprietary, including but not limited to, information relating to a disclosing party’s or its Group’s business, operations, products, trade secrets, methodologies, potential products, services, processes, customers, business relationships, marketing materials, strategic plans, ideas, research data, development, costs, technologies, financial information and pricing information.
  • 2.14. “Virus” refers to any device or thing (including any software, code, file or programme) which may: prevent, impair or otherwise adversely affect the operation of any computer software, hardware or network, any telecommunications service, equipment or network or any other service or device; prevent, impair or otherwise adversely affect access to or the operation of any programme or data, including the reliability of any programme or data (whether by rearranging, altering or erasing the programme or data in whole or part or otherwise); or adversely affect the user experience, including worms, Trojan horses, viruses and other similar things or devices.
  • 2.15. Section headings shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
  • 2.16. Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular shall include the plural, and in the plural shall include the singular.

3. Account Information

  • 3.1. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase and/or subscribe for a licence to access and use our Cloud Software and/or Hardware services.
  • 3.2. You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current and complete. Any significant updates to the User’s personal account information, governed by the Data Protection Act 2018, shall be requested in writing to info@grafterr.com, accompanied by a valid reason for the requested changes. Grafterr, in its sole discretion and where deemed necessary, reserves the right to request proof for any changes regarding personal data.
  • 3.3. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your subscription and your access to our Services if any information provided during the registration process or thereafter proves to be inaccurate, not current or incomplete.
  • 3.4. Upon termination, the Company shall permanently delete (or restrict the processing of) the User’s account and all associated data. The Company shall not be held responsible for the User’s account data after termination.

4. Data Protection and Security

  • 4.1. The Company endeavours to use reasonable security measures to keep the User’s personal data highly confidential and protect the User against unauthorised access to their account, account information, and any data which may be stored by the Company Cloud Software. However, the Company cannot guarantee absolute security of a user’s account, account information and/or data, nor can we promise that the security measures will prevent third-party “attackers” from illegally accessing the Services or their content. The User acknowledges that their submission of any information on or through the Services is at the User’s own risk and the User accepts all risks of unauthorised access to the Services, account information and any other information provided to the Company or through the Software.
  • 4.2. For the avoidance of confusion, the User shall typically function as the "Data Controller" for any personal data they supply to Grafterr to perform our services. While the data controller will determine the motives and means of processing personal data, the data processor will process the data on behalf of the data controller. Therefore, Grafterr is a "Data Processor" that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller while they are using the Grafterr services. Any such data controlled by the User shall be governed by the Data Protection Act 2018. Grafterr shall not be held liable for any breach in data protection legislation by the User.
  • 4.3. Grafterr, in its capacity of a Data Processor, can only process data currently stored on the Cloud Software. Any data permanently modified or deleted from the Cloud Software or the User’s personal account, cannot be retrieved and Grafterr carries no responsibilities with relation to any such previous data.
  • 4.4. Data controllers will hold the responsibility for the implementation of relevant technical and organisational measures to substantiate and demonstrate that their data is processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018. All obligations regarding concepts such as lawfulness, transparency and fairness, data minimisation, purpose limitation, and preciseness, as well as fulfilling data subject requests lie with the Data Controller.
  • 4.5. Grafterr does not have any kind of authority over the data protection notices, policies, and terms and conditions of the User. Therefore, the User will indemnify and keep Grafterr and its affiliates indemnified against all losses, costs, and liabilities and all expenses incurred, including reasonable legal or other professional expenses, arising out of or in connection with any claim regarding:
  • 4.5.1. a breach of the Data Protection Act 2018, or
  • 4.5.2. any whatsoever liability emerging in respect of the cookies, or
  • 4.5.3. the capture of Personal Data through the User’s website(s), or
  • 4.5.4. the agreement of data subjects for dispersing any Personal Data outside of the European Economic Area by Grafterr.
  • 4.5.5. Any liability under this subsection will not be subject to any limitation of liability or exclusions of liability under the Agreement.
  • 4.6. Grafterr shall inform the Data Controller without any undue delay, or within seven (7) days, upon Grafterr or any sub-processor observing a breach impacting personal data. At this point in time Grafterr will provide the Customer with all adequate information required to meet any obligation so as to inform the concerned data protection authority or to inform the victim under applicable Data Protection laws.
  • 4.7. Grafterr shall cooperate to guide the User with all subject access requests that may be obtained from the end-customer within an appropriate time limit (at the User’s cost). Grafterr shall ensure that adequate technical and organisational measures are in place, so that the User can meet their obligations to those requesting access to their personal data held by Grafterr. The Company’s assistance with regards to subject access requests is limited to any data currently stored by the User on the Cloud Software. Grafterr will not be able to retrieve any old data previously modified or deleted from the Cloud.
  • 4.8. The User hereby consents that Grafterr may engage any of its subcontractors as sub-processors without the requirement of further consent. Therefore, the subcontractors are considered as approved under this clause. The User may request a full list of current sub-processors at any time.
  • 4.9. The Company shall not be held liable for any losses arising out of the unauthorised use of a User’s account and the User agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Company harmless, including the officers, directors, shareholders, employees, distributors, agents, partners, licensors, information providers and account providers, as applicable, from and against any improper, unauthorised or illegal uses of the User’s account.
  • 4.10. The User’s login credentials may only be used by the User. Sharing a login with other people is not permitted. An organisation may create separate logins for as many individual users as it wishes. Each user is responsible for maintaining the security of their account login and passwords. Each user agrees that they will not disclose their password to any third party and that they will take sole responsibility for any activities or actions under the User’s account, whether or not you have authorised such activities or actions.
  • 4.11. The user agrees to immediately notify the Company of any unauthorised use of their account, or any other breach of security at info@grafterr.com.
  • 4.12. Right to Erasure or Restriction of Processing: Section 47 of the Data Protection Act 2018. The User reserves the right to request an erasure of all their personal data from the Grafterr user account records, should the User wish to do so once this agreement is terminated. Any such Right to Erasure request must be communicated to Grafterr in writing to info@grafterr.com. In cases where personal data must be maintained for the purposes of evidence, Grafterr shall (instead of erasing the personal data) restrict its processing. In addition, as a Data Controller, it is the User’s responsibility to comply with any Right to Erasure requests received by the User from any of their customers regarding data stored on the Cloud Software. Grafterr, as a Data Processor, carries no responsibility with regards to any Right to Erasure requests received by the User from any of their customers.
  • 4.13. In addition to the terms of this Agreement, and Section 4 in particular, the User should read and understand the terms of the Company’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for further information on how Grafterr collects and processes personal information. By using our services, the User automatically agrees to the Company’s Privacy Policy Cookie Policy .

5. Grafterr Hardware

  • 5.1. The User may purchase hardware from Grafterr with or without a valid Cloud Software licence subscription. If the User purchases the Company’s hardware for use with different software, Grafterr does not guarantee compatibility with the User’s software. The Company disclaims any responsibility for ensuring the User’s software compatibility to our hardware.
  • 5.2. It is the User’s responsibility to conduct thorough research to determine whether any hardware purchased from Grafterr shall meet their requirements and expectations. All hardware descriptions and some video demonstrations are available online at https://www.grafterr.com/. Should the User require any further information, the User should contact our Team. The User is encouraged to make full use of these resources in order to make an informed decision when purchasing our hardware.
  • 5.3. All hardware purchases require full upfront payment at the time of placing an order for dispatch.
  • 5.4. All prices are listed and charged to the User’s bank account in GBP (£). Any charges for transactions in foreign currency, other than GBP (£), shall be borne by the User.
  • 5.5. All hardware comes flat packed with instruction manuals/guides to help the User carry out full assembly of the equipment. The Company will not be sending any engineers to carry out any installation or troubleshooting at the User’s location at any time.
  • 5.6. All hardware provided by the Company includes one (1) year basic manufacturing warranty from the delivery dispatch date (Please see Section 19 for further details).
  • 5.7. Theft, fire, tampering, and mishandling is not covered under basic manufacturing warranty.
  • 5.8. The Company is not liable if the hardware becomes unusable due to third-party software, including but not limited to, manufacturers and operating systems. No repair, replacement or refund shall be offered to the User in any such cases.
  • 5.9. The Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and its licensors, do not warrant that:
  • 5.9.1. The Hardware will meet the User’s specific requirements; or
  • 5.9.2. The quality of the software, hardware and any other material purchased or obtained by the User will meet all the User’s expectations; or
  • 5.9.3. The Hardware will never develop any faults, errors and/or inaccuracies.
  • 5.9.4. The Hardware will be compatible with newer versions of the Cloud Software, and/or any other software, for the duration of the lifetime of the Hardware purchased. At some point in the future, and it is impossible to predict with exact certainty when this may happen, after the expiration of the one (1) year basic manufacturing warranty, the Hardware may become obsolete. The Company shall endeavour to inform the User, within reasonable time, should the Company stop providing technical support and software updates for a particular version of the Hardware.
  • 5.10. The User shall obtain appropriate insurance to cover all hardware equipment, any other equipment, belongings and property against fire, theft, accidental damage and any other damage occurring due to an unlikely failure in any hardware provided by Grafterr. The Company shall not be held responsible for any loss of profits, business, goodwill, use, data or other intangible and tangible losses resulting from a failure in any hardware provided by Grafterr.
  • 5.11. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of all hardware equipment should be carried out by an individual deemed competent to do so. This is usually a trained individual with a valid Certificate of Competency in PAT testing. It is the User’s responsibility to ensure all hardware equipment is PAT tested regularly to comply with UK laws and regulations. Grafterr shall not be responsible for carrying out PAT tests or reminding the User of the need to carry out regular PAT testing.

6. Cloud Software

  • 6.1. The User can purchase our Cloud Software (the “Software”) licence subscription with or without hardware provided by Grafterr. Should the User decide not to purchase hardware from Grafterr, the User agrees that they have access to hardware fully compatible with our Software. Where the User does not purchase our hardware, the Company shall not be held responsible if the Software fails to work. The Company is not responsible for ensuring the User’s hardware compatibility to our Software.
  • 6.2. Our Software requires a suitable, fast, stable and reliable internet connection to ensure full and effective functionality. Grafterr recommends the use of wired internet connection for better connectivity, although this recommendation does not guarantee the performance of the User’s internet provider.
  • 6.3. The Software is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The Software is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or course of performance. The use of the Software is at the User’s sole risk.
  • 6.4. The Company shall endeavour to promptly address any technical glitches encountered while using the software, providing such glitches are brought to the Company’s attention immediately.
  • 6.5. The Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and its licensors, do not warrant that:
  • 6.5.1. The Software will meet the User’s specific requirements; or
  • 6.5.2. The quality of the Software, hardware and any other material purchased or obtained by the User will meet all the User’s expectations; or
  • 6.5.3. The Software will always be accurate or reliable; or
  • 6.5.4. The Software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; or
  • 6.5.5. The Software is free of viruses or other harmful components; or
  • 6.5.6. Any/all errors in the Software will be corrected.
  • 6.6. The Software contains generic settings for all aspects including taxation, promotions and menu setup. These are customisable as per the User’s needs. It is the User’s responsibility to update all necessary “Settings” before using the Software.
  • 6.7. In the event that the User is required to download any other software in connection with the Company’s Software, the User shall be unable to download and access such software unless they first agree to the licence agreement relating to that software. Use of any such software is governed by the terms of use for any such licence agreement.
  • 6.8. The User shall upload all menus, promotions and all other necessary data into the Software. The Company solely provides guidance on the procedure of uploading data onto the Software but the User holds the responsibility to upload the data themselves.
  • 6.9. All data uploaded by the User onto the Cloud Software is stored for the duration of the licence subscription. The User shall download all data they wish to save before the licence subscription is terminated. Once the licence subscription is terminated, all data is permanently deleted. Any data deleted, at any time, from the Cloud Software cannot be restored.
  • 6.10. The Company shall take backups, at least once every 24 hours, of all customers’ data and keep a copy. Should the User require a copy of any backed-up data, the User needs to contact their Account Manager and specify the data set and format they require. Depending on the type of data request, data may be provided in CSV or JSON format.
  • 6.11. In the event of an internet connection malfunction, Grafterr can run certain Software features offline. During such times, all data shall be stored on the User’s hardware. However, the User needs to connect to the internet within thirty (30) days of the start of offline trading in order to transfer all data stored on the device to the Cloud Software. If no internet connection is established within thirty (30) days of the start of offline trading, all or some data will be lost and/or the system may stop working.
  • 6.12. Should the User require any additional new functionality of the Software, the User may submit a request in writing to the Company for assessment. The Company shall, within reasonable time, endeavour to review any such request and assess the compatibility of such new functionality within the Company’s services. The Company does not guarantee that it will be possible to implement any additional new functionality within the Company’s services. In addition, all design and/or functionality requests with potential of copyright infringement, with regards to a competitor company, shall be rejected.
  • 6.13. Grafterr currently uses a Cloud server facility located in the country of Ireland, with an additional backup server facility in Singapore. Both of these locations are subject to change based on financial motives or risk to the data stored. Grafterr shall review these server facility locations as deemed needed by the Company. The Company shall not be required to obtain the User’s consent should the Company decide to move the Cloud server facility to a new location.
  • 6.14. Cloud servers have 99% uptime. Should there be any planned maintenance of the servers, the Company shall endeavour to notify the User in advance of such planned maintenance. In the unlikely event of an unplanned disruption to the server functionality, the Company shall not be held liable by the User for any loss of profits, business, goodwill, use, data or other intangible and tangible losses resulting from such server failure.

7. Licence Subscription Fees

  • 7.1. The Company has several pricing options, subscription levels and minimum fixed-term contract lengths (12/24/36 months) depending on the User’s requirements. Before making any purchase, we recommend exploring alllicence subscription levels , minimum fixed-term pricing options and limitations. The User shall select a subscription level based on their needs. By using the Software, the User accepts the terms and limitations of the selected subscription level and this Agreement.
  • 7.2. All users who sign up directly for any paid Grafterr Software licence subscription via https://www.grafterr.com/, and do not speak with a Grafterr Sales representative, automatically accept the monthly/annual cost specified for the chosen subscription on a rolling monthly/annual basis. The subscription will continue until cancelled with a 30-days notice as per Section 21.
  • 7.3. Alternatively, Users can request a quotation via the website and a dedicated Grafterr Product Guru will be in contact to discuss and generate a “Quotation” in writing to the User’s email address as specified on their account information. Users who have gone through the quotation process will receive a specific licence subscription package, which may include a minimum fixed-term period (12/24/36 months), based on the discussion with our Product Gurus. By using the Software, the User accepts the terms of the Quotation and this Agreement.
  • 7.4. If the User has multiple locations to be serviced by Grafterr, the User should contact Grafterr to negotiate a fixed monthly or annual licence subscription fee per serviced location.
  • 7.4.1. The Parties shall agree on different prices for individual locations depending on the User’s Software and Hardware requirements in each location. Should all existing and new locations have the same Software and Hardware requirements, a fixed price per location will be provided. Should the User wish to add a new location with different service requirements, the User needs to contact their Account Manager and obtain a separate quotation and order form for the new location. The new location’s monthly or annual licence subscription fee shall automatically become chargeable under this Agreement. There will be no need for a new agreement to be signed by the Parties, unless any new locations are a separate business entity.
  • 7.4.2. The total monthly or annual licence subscription fee payable by the User shall be the sum of the fixed monthly or annual licence subscription fees for all individual locations and will be detailed in your order form.
  • 7.4.3. The User accepts the terms and limitations of the selected subscription level for each location and this Agreement.
  • 7.5. In addition to the total monthly or annual licence subscription fee payable, the User may incur Account Management Fees, payable at a fixed monthly/annual rate or fixed hourly rate, as agreed by the Parties, for the provision of support by Grafterr with the User’s account management. Account Management Fees shall be invoiced for payment on a one-off, monthly or annual basis, depending on subscription type. Account Management Fees are not refundable.
  • 7.6. The User shall pay the selected monthly/annual subscription fee, if any, for the Software provided by Grafterr on the same date of each calendar month/year, unless cancelled as per the Cancellation Policy in Section 22.
  • 7.7. Based on the User’s current licence subscription level and cost, the subscription will be renewed monthly/annually via Direct Debit or credit/debit card recurring. There are no other payment options available.
  • 7.8. If the User’s payment fails during a minimum fixed-term period and no payment is made within seven (7) days of initial payment failure, the licence subscription will be suspended, and all software products deactivated, pending full payment. A failed licence subscription payment does not warrant a termination of this Agreement and full monthly/annual licence subscription fee will continue to be incurred for all serviced locations for the remainder of the fixed term period even if the licence subscription is suspended pending payment.
  • 7.9. If the User’s payment fails once the minimum fixed-term period has expired and the contract has continued on a rolling monthly/annual basis, and no payment is done within seven (7) days of initial payment failure, the licence subscription will be cancelled, resulting in all software products being deactivated, and data associated with it will be deleted permanently from the Cloud after thirty (30) days of the initial payment failure.
  • 7.10. Grafterr reserves the right to charge statutory interest and fees for all unpaid invoices/licence subscription fees and pursue debt recovery and/or legal actions as deemed necessary.
  • 7.11. Grafterr reserves the right to suspend an active User’s account and to deactivate all software products in the event that the User raises any chargebacks with their bank with regards to any licence subscription payments while still using our Services. All Services will remain deactivated until the User has clarified the reason for their dispute and/or the dispute is settled.
  • 7.12. Should the User run out of Cloud data storage, the User can either upgrade their licence subscription or download all/some data onto a secure device and delete it from their Cloud. The User acknowledges and accepts that any deleted data from their Cloud cannot be retrieved.
  • 7.13. The User may Upgrade or Downgrade their subscription at any time via the Subscription tab on their online customer account, providing that any applicable minimum fixed-term period has expired already.
  • 7.13.1. Annual subscriptions may be upgraded or downgraded by giving us one calendar month notice.
  • 7.13.2. If downgrading an annual subscription, a refund shall be issued for the monetary difference in subscription levels within twenty-eight (28) days of receiving the request to downgrade and functionality changes shall be processed upon expiration of the month’s notice.
  • 7.13.3. If upgrading an annual subscription, any monetary difference in subscription levels can be paid via credit/debit card immediately and functionality changes will become active within twenty-four (24) hours.
  • 7.13.4. Grafterr shall endeavour to process monthly subscription changes from the following billing date proving we have received at least three (3) working days’ notice. No refunds are available for downgrading a monthly subscription.
  • 7.13.5. Downgrade option is not applicable if the User has subscribed to the lowest subscription level provided by Grafterr.
  • 7.13.6. Once downgraded or upgraded, the monthly/annual payment will be adjusted, and Direct Debit changed accordingly, from the next billing date. Any subscription changes made within three (3) working days of the next billing date, shall be reflected from the billing date after next.
  • 7.14. Licence subscription Downgrades are not available during a minimum fixed-term period. However, the User may renegotiate the cost of their subscription in order to Upgrade their licence subscription during a minimum fixed-term period. Following any Upgrades, the minimum fixed-term period remains the same, unless otherwise stated in an accompanying order form.
  • 7.15. The fees charged by the Company for use of the Software and/or Hardware are subject to change (a) after the first twelve (12) months of the subscription for subscriptions on a rolling monthly/annual basis; or (b) annually upon expiration of any minimum fixed-term period. The Company reserves the right to increase the subscription fee by either 5% of the current subscription charges, or as per the inflation rate recognised by the UK Office of National Statistics, whichever is greater.
  • 7.15.1. The Company will endeavour to notify the User at least 30 days prior to increasing the subscription fees.
  • 7.15.2. The User’s continued use of the Software will be deemed acceptance of the renewed terms of payment.
  • 7.15.3. The User may choose to re-negotiate the cost of their licence subscription by contacting their Account Manager to explore all available pricing options at the time.
  • 7.15.4. The User reserves the right to cancel their subscription, should the increased subscription cost be outside the User’s financial abilities. The User needs to exercise this right as per the process outlined in Section 21. Should the User wish to re-subscribe after their subscription has been cancelled, a new Quotation and Terms shall be generated.
  • 7.16. All prices are listed and charged to the User’s bank account in GBP (£). Any charges for transactions in foreign currency, other than GBP (£), shall be payable by the User.
  • 7.17. All invoices for monthly/annual payments and/or individual purchases shall be available for the User to view via their online customer account. The Company shall not be emailing invoices for individual payments.
  • 7.18. This Section 7 is not applicable to Users with a Quotation for a “Free Subscription” (please refer to Section 8).

8. Free Subscription for Charities and Non-profit Organisations

  • 8.1. Non-profit organisations may apply in writing, via email or post, to Grafterr to receive a licence to access our Cloud Software services free of charge for an extended period of time, up to a maximum of three (3) calendar years.
  • 8.2. The User understands and agrees that the Company in its sole discretion reserves the right to accept or reject any applications for “Free Subscription”, in whole or in part, notwithstanding prior receipt by the User of notice of acceptance of this subscription. The Company shall have no obligation hereunder until the Company shall execute and deliver to the User an applicable Quotation and an executed copy of this Agreement. If this subscription is rejected in whole, or the offering of “Free Subscription” is terminated by the Company for any reason, the User reserves the right to opt in for a paid licence subscription as per Section 7.
  • 8.3. Should the User run out of Cloud data storage, the User can either upgrade their licence subscription or download some/all data onto a secure device and delete it from their Cloud. The User acknowledges and accepts that any deleted data from their Cloud cannot be retrieved. For any request to upgrade a “Free Subscription”, the Company may request the User to contribute towards the cost of the upgrade. Any such request shall be made by the Company in its sole discretion and a Quotation shall be provided to the User. The User reserves the right to withdraw an upgrade request should the additional cost be a financially unfeasible expense to the User, in which case, the User shall need to download some/all data onto a secure device and delete it from their Cloud to free-up storage.
  • 8.4. Should a ‘Free Subscription’ last the maximum of three (3) calendar years, a new application will need to be submitted for review by Grafterr as per the criteria set out in Section 8.2.
  • 8.5. Grafterr reserves the right to cancel the User’s ‘Free Subscription’ by giving thirty (30) days written notice, should this subscription become financially unfeasible for Grafterr to support.

9. Franchising and New Locations

  • 9.1. The User, agrees that during any minimum fixed-term period of this Agreement, all new business locations and/or new franchisees must purchase a subscription from Grafterr for use of Point-of-Sale, Online and Digital Ordering Services on a pre-agreed or new subscription cost. Franchisees may incur additional subscription costs should they require additional services outside of the quote provided.

10. Web Ordering Services

  • 10.1. Grafterr provides a web ordering system through an iFrame which comes with a URL and this URL cannot be changed.
  • 10.2. Where the User already has their own existing website, the User shall incorporate the iFrame into their business website.
  • 10.3. Should the User not have a website, as a gesture of goodwill, Grafterr could provide ‘Pre-build’ free website templates for the User to choose from for their business purposes. However, Grafterr does not guarantee the availability of a range of templates, nor their alignment with the User's requirements and expectations. The Company is unable to undertake any customizations to the website templates, and the User is under no obligation to utilise them.
  • 10.4. Where the User has their own existing website, domain and/or hosting, the User shall make necessary updates, including but not limited to, iFrame integration, domain settings, record updates and/or any other hosting setting required to make our web ordering system live and functioning. While Grafterr shall endeavour to assist the User with identifying required updates, the Company is not obligated to offer advice or technical assistance, nor will it execute any necessary updates on behalf of the User to their website, domain, and/or hosting. It is the User’s responsibility to ensure all necessary updates are executed comprehensively and successfully to facilitate the proper functioning of our web ordering system. As per Data Protection regulations, Grafterr will not have access to the User’s own website, domain and/or hosting control panels.
  • 10.5. Where the User does not already have any domain and hosting, Grafterr could provide a free domain, subject to name availability, and provide free domain hosting at our servers. The User has an obligation to provide necessary information, such as business description, contact details, terms and conditions, refund policy and privacy policy, and keep this information accurate, current and complete.
  • 10.6. If the User utilises one of our pre-build website templates hosted on our servers, upon request, Grafterr shall provide the User direct access to the website hosting control panel. Any necessary amendments to the website content, design, images and graphics shall be done by the User.
  • 10.7. Grafterr’s web ordering platform designs are pre-built and no customisations are offered.
  • 10.8. This Section 10 is applicable to Users with a subscription to our Web Ordering software services.

11. Mobile Apps Ordering Services

  • 11.1. Grafterr provides mobile apps for Google Play Store and Apple Store, specifically tailored for compatibility with mobile devices. These mobile apps are with “Pre-built” designs and no customisations are undertaken.
  • 11.2. If the User wishes to submit an app(s) for publication via their own Google and Apple accounts, the User is free to do so independently. As per Data Protection regulations, Grafterr will not have access to the User’s own mobile apps control panels.
  • 11.3. If the User does not have their own Google and/or Apple accounts or chooses not to utilise them, the User may opt to submit the app(s) for publication on the Google Play Store and/or Apple Store through iHybrid Limited’s business account. In such scenarios, the User has an obligation to provide necessary information, such as business description, app description, terms and conditions, refund policy and privacy policy, and keep this information accurate, current and complete.
  • 11.4. iHybrid Limited does not have any control over the app approval process. Google Play Store and Apple Store reserve the right to evaluate and approve application submissions at their sole discretion. Their policies are subject to change without prior notice, and submissions may be rejected for any reason. In the event of rejection, the User shall provide necessary information and evidence as requested by Google Play Store and/or Apple Store for the purpose of re-submitting the application(s).
  • 11.5. Google Play Store and Apple Store usually take up to seven (7) business days to approve apps. These timelines are subject to change at any time and iHybrid Limited holds no control.
  • 11.6. The User shall be responsible for any necessary amendments to the content, design, images, and graphics of the mobile app(s).
  • 11.7. This Section 11 is applicable to Users with a subscription to our Mobile Apps Ordering software services.

12. Mobile Apps Ordering Services

  • 12.1. Grafterr provides mobile apps for Google Play Store and Apple Store, specifically tailored for compatibility with mobile devices. These mobile apps are with “Pre-built” designs and no customisations are undertaken.
  • 12.2. If the User wishes to submit an app(s) for publication via their own Google and Apple accounts, the User is free to do so independently. As per Data Protection regulations, Grafterr will not have access to the User’s own mobile apps control panels.
  • 12.3. If the User does not have their own Google and/or Apple accounts or chooses not to utilise them, the User may opt to submit the app(s) for publication on the Google Play Store and/or Apple Store through iHybrid Limited’s business account. In such scenarios, the User has an obligation to provide necessary information, such as business description, app description, terms and conditions, refund policy and privacy policy, and keep this information accurate, current and complete.
  • 12.4. iHybrid Limited does not have any control over the app approval process. Google Play Store and Apple Store reserve the right to evaluate and approve application submissions at their sole discretion. Their policies are subject to change without prior notice, and submissions may be rejected for any reason. In the event of rejection, the User shall provide necessary information and evidence as requested by Google Play Store and/or Apple Store for the purpose of re-submitting the application(s).
  • 12.5. Google Play Store and Apple Store usually take up to seven (7) business days to approve apps. These timelines are subject to change at any time and iHybrid Limited holds no control.
  • 12.6. The User shall be responsible for any necessary amendments to the content, design, images, and graphics of the mobile app(s).
  • 12.7. This Section 12 is applicable to Users with a subscription to our Mobile Apps Ordering software services.

13. Platform Fees and Platform Charges

  • 13.1. Platform Fees and Platform Charges are applicable to Users who have subscribed to at least one of the following Services: Web Ordering, Mobile Apps Ordering and/or QR Code Ordering.
  • 13.1.1. The User is required to integrate Grafterr Payments powered by Stripe as their Payment Service Provider.
  • 13.1.2. Both Platform Fees and Platform Charges are applicable unless explicitly agreed by the Parties after the date of these Terms.
  • 13.2. A Platform Fee shall be charged to the End User per transaction via the Platform, based on transaction value “Slabs”, and remitted directly to Grafterr upon the settlement of each transaction:
  • Transactions up to £20.00 - £0.29
  • £20.01 to £30.00 - £0.39
  • £30.01 to £40.00 - £0.49
  • £40.01 to £50.00 - £0.59
  • £50.01+ - £0.69
  • 13.3. Platform Fees and Slabs may be amended as deemed necessary by the Company and Grafterr will not be obliged to notify the User of any such changes.
  • 13.4. The Platform Fee shall include VAT, even if the User is not VAT registered. If an End User requires a VAT receipt for the full value of their order, the End User should contact the User for a receipt detailing the order and delivery fees, and contact Grafterr separately in writing to accounts@grafterr.com with their request for a receipt detailing the Platform Fee. Grafterr shall endeavour to provide a VAT invoice within seven (7) business days.
  • 13.5. Platform Charges are payable to Grafterr by the User for each transaction processed through the Platform based on a pre-agreed fixed percentage + VAT, and shall include card processing fees.
  • 13.6. After the first calendar year of this Agreement, and as often as deemed necessary thereafter, the Platform Charges percentage shall be reviewed and amended at the Company’s sole discretion. Grafterr shall endeavour to notify the User in writing of any such increases as necessary.
  • 13.7. The User may request Grafterr to provide data relating to Platform Fees charged. Grafterr is under no obligation to provide any such information, but if we do provide any information, it will be cumulative data for a specified period. Should Grafterr agree to provide such data, the Company shall endeavour to fulfil the request within twenty-eight (28) calendar days.

14. Grafterr Payments Powered by Stripe

14.1. Grafterr has partnered with Stripe to provide a Payment Processing service called “Grafterr Pay”. It is important to note that Grafterr is not a payment service provider but merely integrates Stripe's payment processing tools. For the avoidance of confusion, Grafterr is not regulated by the FCA as a payment service provider. This Section applies only to Users who have signed up for this payment processing.

14.2. To accept payments using the App, the User is required to apply for a registration with Stripe. The User may be asked to provide certain documents, including, but not limited to, identity documents, business registration documents and address proof. If the User (irrespective of whether the User is a business or an individual) is rejected by Stripe to accept the payments, the User will not be able to use our App. Grafterr has no control over Stripe’s selection process.

14.3. Grafterr shall charge the User a Merchant Fee for each payment processed through the Platform based on a pre-agreed fixed percentage. The Merchant Fee percentages payable to Grafterr and the money settlement frequency shall be communicated to the User during the sales/registration process or the Quotation process.

14.4.Grafterr provides a “Payment Dashboard” for Users, showing basic transaction information for easy navigation and visibility of payments processed. For detailed reporting and further payment information, Users should log into their Stripe Merchant Account directly at https://stripe.com/gb .

14.5. Each transaction will be settled directly into the User’s Stripe Merchant Account after deducting any Merchant Fees and any Platform Fees. Grafterr does not have access to the funds in the User’s Stripe Merchant Account.

14.6. The User may choose to refund a transaction(s) after processing the payment. Regardless of whether a payment is refunded, the User is still required to pay the full Merchant Fees for the refunded transactions. Merchant fees are non-refundable in any circumstances.

14.7. The User may be required to pass Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks at any time and must comply with all AML laws and regulations. Non-compliance constitutes a breach of this Agreement and may lead to immediate termination of this Agreement as per Section 30.6.6.

14.8. Payment Processing can only be activated when Users enter their login credentials (merchant key) onto the POS terminal and/or Grafterr Admin control panel.

14.9. Payouts are processed via an automated Faster Payment System to the User’s default bank account.

  • 14.9.1. Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the bank account details provided for payouts. If the User enters incorrect bank details and funds are sent to the wrong bank account, Grafterr will not be liable for the User’s error or for reimbursing the User for the lost funds. Grafterr shall endeavour to assist the User in requesting a recall of the transfer via Stripe. However, Grafterr cannot guarantee the success of the recall or the recovery of the funds.
  • 14.9.2. Users must ensure their bank account accepts third-party transfers. Grafterr is not liable for any delays in receiving payouts if the User’s bank does not accept third-party transfers. Grafterr shall endeavour to assist the User with successful processing of the payout once the reversed or failed payout transfer funds are received by Stripe. Please note that this is entirely dependent on the banks’ processing times, with a minimum of seven (7) working days or up to three (3) calendar months.
  • 14.9.3. Grafterr is not responsible for any issues with the payment gateway, including but not limited to, fraudulent transactions and bank chargebacks. The Grafterr Technical Support team can only assist with first-line technical support and login issues. Unresolved issues will be referred to Stripe.

14.10. Users should familiarise themselves with Stripe’s processes and fees related to disputes and fraud, and best practices and guidance on identifying potential fraud. More information is available at https://stripe.com/docs/disputes#managing-and-preventing-disputes

14.10.1. A dispute (also known as a chargeback) occurs when a cardholder questions a payment with their card issuer. The card issuer creates a formal dispute which immediately reverses the payment. The payment amount, along with a separate £15.00 dispute fee, is then deducted from the Merchant’s account balance. The dispute fee amount is subject to change at Stripe’s discretion. Grafterr is not responsible for communicating any changes to the dispute fee amount to the User.

14.10.2. The User has full responsibility and liability for all payment disputes. To resolve disputes, Users should provide necessary evidence through their Payment Dashboard. Stripe conveys your evidence to their financial partners, who then pass your evidence to the card issuers if deemed sufficient. If the User does not submit evidence by the deadline, the cardholder wins the dispute and retains the funds.

14.10.3. All costs incurred during the dispute resolution process shall be borne by the User. The User shall indemnify the Company against any payment disputes and costs incurred during the dispute settlement process. The User acknowledges and agrees that using any form of Payment Processing is at the User’s own risk.

14.11. If Grafterr's partnership with Stripe is terminated, Users must switch to another integrated provider to continue using Grafterr Payments for online ordering, contactless table ordering, self-checkout ordering, etc. Grafterr will inform Users in advance and provide details of the new payment service provider. Users can review the new terms and conditions and decide whether to switch to the new payment service provider or cancel any Grafterr services. Grafterr will endeavour to ensure a smooth transition.

15. Grafterr Payments with Other Third-Party Payment Service Providers

15.1. The Company’s Software supports Payment Processing with certain third-party partners (payment service providers) approved by Grafterr, including WorldPay, EVO, PaymentSense, and Sumup. It should be noted that Grafterr is not a Payment Service Provider, and is not regulated by FCA as a payment service provider, rather merely an integrator of payment processing tools. The User acknowledges and agrees that using any form of Payment Processing is at the User’s own risk.

15.2. Should the User wish to use online ordering, and/or contactless table ordering, and/or self-checkout ordering systems provided by Grafterr, the User must choose one payment service provider from the list of Grafterr approved partners. The User should take into consideration the cost, flexibility, and speed offered by each payment service provider before deciding which payment service provider will be best suited to the User’s business. Unless otherwise stated in a quotation, or any other documents in the Appendix of this Agreement, the Company shall not be guiding the User in the selection process. The User can request the Company to provide a list of all integrated payment service providers at any time.

15.3. Company payment processing partners may change from time to time or withdraw integration with or without prior notice. In such cases, the customer shall need to switch to another integrated provider to continue using Grafterr Payments for online ordering, and/or contactless table ordering, and/or self-checkout ordering, etc.

15.4. Payment Processing can only be activated when the User enters their login credentials (merchant key) onto the POS terminal.

15.5. Grafterr is not responsible for any issues with the payment gateway, including, but not limited to, fraudulent transactions and bank chargebacks. The Grafterr Technical Support team cannot assist with any payment processing issues, including, but not limited to, fraudulent transactions, bank chargebacks and login issues. The User shall direct such issues to their bank/merchant account provider.

15.6. The User may be required to pass Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks at any time and must comply with all AML laws and regulations. Non-compliance constitutes a breach of this Agreement and may lead to immediate termination of this Agreement as per Section 30.6.6.

15.7. Other than as specified in Section 15.2, should the User work with a Payment Service Provider not integrated into the Company’s ePOS Software, the User shall need to manually enter all payment details onto the merchant card terminal.

15.8. This Section 15 applies only to Users who have opted for Grafterr Payments processed by a third-party partner other than Stripe.

16. Customer Support Services

16.1. All queries, requests and/or issues shall be directed to the Company Customer Support Team for review. The Customer Support Team, which includes the Technical Support Team, is operational on a 24/7 basis. In the event of any unforeseen disruption to the telephone and/or Internet connection with the Customer Support Team, the operation times may be reduced. The Company shall endeavour to minimise the effect of any such disruption onto the Customer Support Team operations.

16.2. The Company uses an internal ticketing system across all support channels. Data collected via the ticketing system shall be used solely for ticket prioritisation and the production of internal management and improvement reports. Any data used for internal reports shall be anonymised. No data shall be distributed to any third party without the User’s prior consent.

16.3. The customer support channels available to the User shall be dependent upon the User’s subscription level. In the unlikely event that a particular support channel encounters technical difficulties and becomes temporarily unavailable, the User shall attempt to contact the Customer Support Team via a different support channel.

16.4. The User shall receive technical support in case of any issues with the Company’s software and or hardware within 24 hours of sending a request through telephone or email at support@grafterr.com. For more complex issues, the request will be escalated to our second-line support team for resolution within 72 hours of the initial User's request. In the rare event that the Technical Support Team encounters a new issue not previously addressed, the Company will strive to keep the User informed about the expected timeframe for resolution and minimise any disruption to the functionality of the Services.

16.5. Telephone technical support (+44 131 564 1559) is available to the User in line with the User’s subscription specifications. Telephone technical support is accessible to the User only if it is explicitly included in the cost of the monthly/annual subscription. The user must select a package that incorporates telephone technical support to utilise the service.

16.6. Remote training on the use of Cloud Services can be arranged upon the User's request, subject to reasonable timeframes and the availability of Company engineers. Repeat training sessions may incur an additional cost to the User. Any associated costs and the payment process will be communicated to the User in advance.

16.7. The Company does not offer on-site visits to the User’s locations as part of our technical support services. All technical support provided by the Company is on a remote basis only.

16.7.1. The User is required to actively participate in troubleshooting any technical issues while being guided by an engineer remotely. The User acknowledges and accepts that their cooperation in resolving any issues is essential. Therefore, the User acknowledges and agrees that Grafterr shall not be considered in breach of this Agreement due to the User's failure to assist with troubleshooting.

16.7.2. If troubleshooting requires additional time for resolution, the User will have the option to proceed with the troubleshooting at a more convenient time. Grafterr shall not be considered in breach of this Agreement if an issue remains unresolved due to the User's unavailability to assist with troubleshooting remotely.

16.7.3. In the event that the User is required to provide remote access to their device(s) and/or engage in screen sharing with a technical support engineer, the User is responsible for ensuring all sensitive data is closed on their device before remote access and/or screen sharing commences.

16.8. The Customer Support Team is currently based in India. This location is subject to change at the Company’s sole discretion. Grafterr reserves the right to review and potentially relocate the Customer Support Team as deemed necessary. The Company is not obligated to seek the User's consent in the event of relocating the Customer Support Team to a new location.

17. Third-Party Licensing, Tools, and Integrations

17.1. The Software is developed using a variety of programming languages and tools, including iOS, Android, PHP, Python, Flutter, Angular, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, eJabber, CSS, and others. Currently, these tools are licence-free, and thus no software licence is required for Users. However, if any third-party software utilised within the Software transitions to a paid model, the User will be responsible for subscribing to it or paying additional fees to the Company to cover the necessary licence fees.

17.2. The Company has integrated the Google Maps API for address lookup functionality, allowing Users to find addresses using a postcode. This feature is useful for tasks such as taking orders, registering customers, and managing loyalty programs. The Company has no control over the accuracy of these address records and thus holds no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies. The Company provides the User with one thousand (1,000) address lookups free of charge every month. Any additional address lookups will incur an extra charge, as specified in the User’s subscription level or Quotation, and will be added to the following month’s subscription charges.

17.3. To enhance the Software usage, the company has integrated third-party tools such as Deliveroo, Deliverect, MailChimp, Message Bird, SendGrid, Twilio, Xero, and many others. If the User wishes to use services from any integrated third-party tools, they must subscribe to these services directly from the respective providers. The Company holds no responsibility for pricing, tool-performance and disputes related to third-party tools. Should the User already have a subscription with any of the integrated third-party tools, the User may sync their third part account with the Software.

17.4. Third-party tools and/or integrations may change with or without prior notice to Grafterr and/or the User. The Company shall not be held liable by the User for any loss of profits, business, goodwill, use, data or other intangible and tangible losses resulting from the withdrawal of any third-party tools and/or integrations with or without prior notice.

17.5. The User can request the Company to provide a list of all third-party tools and integrations at any time.

18. Hardware Refunds Policy

18.1. Upon submitting your order details, you are making an offer to purchase the item(s) specified in your order form. We reserve the right to refuse your order if necessary. If your order is refused, we will notify you and return any payment you have made.

18.2. You must notify us immediately if you decide to cancel your order, preferably by phone, and quote your order number.

18.2.1. If the delivery has not been dispatched, no cancellation fee applies, and you will be issued a full refund, including the initial delivery charge (where applicable), within fourteen (14) days.

18.2.2. If the order has already been dispatched, your delivery cancellation request will be refused. A refund, excluding any delivery charges incurred by the Company, will only be processed after the full hardware order is received back at our warehouse.

18.3. If a split delivery is necessary (i.e., not all items from the order are available at the same time), our staff will inform you of the expected delivery date for the missing items. You have the right to refuse a split delivery before the order is dispatched. In this case, you can choose to wait for all items to become available for a single delivery, or you may request to cancel your order and receive a full refund.

18.4. Upon dispatch of an order, you will receive tracking details for the parcels. Once the courier has collected the order, Grafterr transfers any and all liability for the delivery of the parcel to the chosen courier company. In the unlikely event that you do not receive a parcel dispatched via one of our third-party courier partners, you should first contact the courier to inquire about the missing parcel or arrange re-delivery. If the issue remains unresolved, you may then contact Grafterr for assistance. Grafterr will not be held liable for any delays caused by our third-party courier partners, missed deliveries by you, or delays in the refund process in cases where a claim needs to be submitted to the courier for a lost parcel.

18.5. In the unlikely event that we deliver the wrong hardware item, you have the right to either:
18.5.1. Reject the delivery of the wrong item and receive a full refund for the missing item; or
18.5.2. Reject the delivery of the wrong item and request a replacement with the correct item, in which case we will send you the correct one as soon as possible.
18.5.3. If you discover that a wrong item has been dispatched after the delivery has been completed, you will be required to return the incorrect item to avoid being charged for it.

18.6. Should any items arrive damaged in transit, you must report this to Grafterr within seven (7) working days of delivery. If the packaging is visibly damaged upon receipt, you are required to inform the delivery driver, who may be able to record this in their system. If any damaged items need to be replaced, you must make them available for collection in their original packaging, including all accessories and documentation. Grafterr will arrange the collection and process a replacement delivery.

18.7. For any other formal complaint with a genuine reason, you have seven (7) days from the day of delivery to request a refund, subject to our discretion and acceptance of the complaint.

18.8. In the event of a return or exchange, any relevant refunds and/or credit notes can only be made to the payment card/account of the business/person that originally placed the order. Debit/credit card payment refunds can take up to twenty-eight (28) days to process, even if you contact us immediately after placing your order to cancel. This processing time is beyond our control and we apologise for the inconvenience it may cause.

18.9. Any amounts paid for onsite installations, product imports, support payments, postage, module integrations, repair, and labour costs are non-refundable.

18.10. All costs related to software sales and licence subscriptions are excluded from the standard returns policy due to the considerable costs in configuration, personalisation, training, and installation. These items are strictly non-refundable.

19. Hardware Warranty Returns

19.1. The User reserves the right to request a warranty return by contacting the Customer Support Team if the equipment provided by Grafterr is believed to be ‘not fit for purpose' within the one (1) year basic manufacturer’s warranty.

19.2. The Company shall endeavour to obtain proper reasons as to why the User feels the product is ‘not fit for purpose' and attempt to reasonably resolve any issues upon remote troubleshooting.

19.3. If the issues cannot be resolved remotely, the Company shall request for the User to send, via a courier service, the faulty hardware to a nominated address for repair. The User must pack the hardware in appropriate packaging to prevent damage during transit. The Company reserves the right to charge the User for any damage caused during transit due to inadequate packaging.

19.4. After repairing the hardware, the Company will return it to the User by post. The Company reserves the right to repair the same faulty equipment as many times as possible before it is deemed unrepairable, in which case, the Company will send a replacement for the faulty hardware.

  • 19.4.1. The replacement equipment may be a refurbished item with the same or better technical specification of the original hardware.
  • 19.4.2. Upon replacement, the warranty remains one (1) year from the initial delivery dispatch date, not from the dispatch date of the replacement item.

19.5. If the item returned is found to be in a working condition but in a poor and unreasonable state of cleanliness, the User will be charged a cleaning fee at a fixed rate of £50 per item.

19.6. Warranty refunds will only be considered by the Company after all efforts have been made to resolve any issues or faults, and if no reasonable replacement equipment is available.

19.7. The company cannot process a warranty refund of hardware due to any of the following reasons:

  • 19.7.1. The User’s or staff’s misunderstanding or improper use of the system; or
  • 19.7.2. Lack of compatibility with third-party items/systems; or
  • 19.7.3. The equipment has been configured, personalised and/or used; or
  • 19.7.4. The product is a surplus to the User’s requirements; or

19.7.5. Operational issues due to the User’s unstable or insufficient internet connection; or

19.7.6. The User has accidentally damaged the item after delivery; or

19.7.7. The User has misused the item and damaged it; or

19.7.8. The User has tried to open or tamper with the hardware in any way; or

19.7.9. Any environmental issues beyond the Company’s control; or

19.7.10.Bankruptcy of the User’s business.

19.8. The Company does not offer on-site visits to the User’s location as part of our warranty repair process. All technical support provided by the Company is remote.

19.9. Hardware repairs outside the one (1) year basic manufacturer’s warranty could be carried out at an additional cost to the User. Any such cost will be agreed upon by the Company and the User before any work is undertaken.

20. Formal Complaints Procedure

20.1. Grafterr is committed to providing a quality service for its customers and operating in an open, accountable, and respectful way. If you are unsatisfied with any part of our service, please contact us immediately via telephone or email. The Company shall endeavour to resolve any issues within reasonable time. The Company shall use the following Complaints Procedure with regards to any issues not related to hardware malfunctioning:

20.1.1 Stage 1 - If you are unable to resolve an issue informally, you should contact us directly in writing via email or post and give us a chance to put things right. In your contact email/letter to us, you should set out the details of your complaint, the resulting consequences you have faced, and the remedy that you seek. You can expect your complaint to be acknowledged within five (5) business days of receipt and you should get an official response within twenty (20) business days. Our contact details can be found on the ‘Contact Us’ part of our Grafterr Website -https://www.grafterr.com/uk/contact-us

20.1.2.Stage 2 - If you are not satisfied with the initial response to the complaint, then you can write to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) via email or post and ask for a review of your complaint and response received. You can expect the CEO to acknowledge your request within five (5) business days of receipt and a response within twenty (20) business days. Grafterr aims to resolve every issue as quickly as reasonably possible. However, certain issues may be more complex and, therefore, may require more time for a thorough investigation. If an issue requires further investigation, you will receive details of what steps are being taken to investigate the complaint, in what timescales an official response can be expected and from whom.

20.1.3. Final Stage - If you are not satisfied with the subsequent reply and action taken by the CEO, then you have the option of writing to any of the following, depending on the nature of your complaint:

Information Commissioner’s Office: https://ico.org.uk/

Health and Safety Executive: http://www.hse.gov.uk/

21. Cancellation of Licence Subscription

21.1. Any Cloud Software licence subscription granted under a minimum fixed-term period of either twelve (12) / twenty-four (24) / thirty-six (36) months, continues on a rolling monthly/annual basis until cancelled or a new minimum fixed-term period is re-negotiated.

21.2. The User may request to cancel their licence subscription (a) upon expiration of the minimum fixed-term period, or (b) at any time for subscriptions on a rolling monthly/annual basis, subject to providing Grafterr the notice period specified on any accompanying Order Form or Proposal. Unless an exact notice period is specified on an accompanying Order Form or Proposal, a thirty (30) days’ notice period for cancellation of any licence subscription will automatically be applicable. Notice must be provided to Grafterr by contacting the Customer Support Team or your Account Manager via email.

21.3. If the User's billing cycle falls during a notice period, a full subscription shall be charged. Once the subscription is cancelled, a refund will be issued on a pro-rata basis for any period covered by the subscription past the cancellation date.

21.4. During the notice period of subscription cancellation, the User shall download all data stored on the Cloud Software for their account. After the licence subscription is cancelled, all account data will be permanently deleted. There is no possible way to retrieve deleted data.

21.5. The User reserves the right to withdraw their cancellation request within the notice period and continue the licence subscription without any obstructions.

22. Tax Calculations

22.1. Grafterr calculates tax on each line which is sold in a transaction as a common practice in most software.

22.2. The User might see a difference in total tax when calculating tax based on single transaction vs total sales for a specific period. For example, if you consider an item sold at 25p with 20% tax, this will result in a tax of 4.16p which is rounded to 4p per transaction. If this item is sold separately 100 times, then the accrued tax will be £4.00. However, if you calculate this as 20% of the total 100 items, you will get £4.16 tax.

22.3. Discounts applied to tax on a transaction are taken equally from all items in the transaction (pro-rata).

22.4. Grafterr is not liable for any incorrect tax calculations. It is the User’s responsibility to seek professional tax advice before submitting returns to tax and other governing authorities.

23. Company Income from Third-Party Referrals

23.1. The User acknowledges and accepts that the Company will be receiving financial incentives or commission from third-party providers such as leasing, finance, card processing, bank account providers, data aggregators, software tools, delivery partners, hardware tools, and other providers for referring the User.

23.2. The Company shall not notify or disclose to the User any such financial incentives or commission figures at any time.

23.3. The User acknowledges and accepts that the Company reserves full rights to receive and retain such financial incentives.

24. Company Use of AI Technologies

24.1. Grafterr uses its own and third-party artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our services and improve the processing of customer information. The User hereby acknowledges and consents to their personal information being processed using own and/or third-party AI technologies.

24.2. Data processed with the use of AI software may be sourced in a variety of ways, including but not limited to, user-generated data, publicly available data, and/or proprietary datasets.

24.3. It is important to emphasize that Grafterr does not share users’ personal data with the AI software. Instead, AI is used solely to improve the quality and efficiency of our services while upholding the utmost confidentiality and security of users’ personal information. We are fully committed to safeguarding your privacy and adhering to all relevant data protection regulations.

24.4. Certain uses of the AI software may include automated decision-making and human oversight may not be required in the decision-making process. Human intervention shall be applied where Grafterr deems necessary to manage the possibility of bias in AI algorithms and ensure fairness in decision-making.

24.5. If you believe that the AI software may have made errors while processing your information, please contact us in writing to provide feedback and seek redress. Grafterr shall investigate the issue and provide a response as soon as reasonably possible.

25. Intellectual Property Rights

25.1. The User acknowledges and agrees that iHybrid Limited will retain all intellectual property rights in the software and hardware, including but not limited to copyright and trademark rights. The User undertakes not to challenge or take any actions inconsistent with such ownership.

25.2. Under the terms of this licence, the Company grants the User non-exclusive, non-transferable, and time-limited rights to use the software, interfaces, content, documentation, and any data, whether in read-only memory, on any other media, or in any other form.

25.3. By using the Software, the User grants the Company a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual licence to extract and use information and/or data collected from the User’s activity on the Software, provided that the information or data is anonymised before use.

25.3.1. The User acknowledges and accepts that such anonymous data may be shared with third parties for various purposes, including monitoring of consumer trends and deriving market insights.

25.3.2. Other than this right, the Company claims no intellectual property rights in relation to the information or contents the User inputs into the Software.

25.4. The User may provide the Company with feedback, alternative options, comments or suggestions on the Software, and the User agrees that the Company will be free to use, modify and incorporate such suggestions without any obligation to the User. All intellectual property rights for such modifications remain with Grafterr.

25.5. The User is not permitted to assign, sub-license, novate or transfer these Terms or any of the rights licenced to them, other than as specified in Section 31.

25.6. The User is prohibited from making any copies, adaptations, or distributions of the software code for any reason, unless permission has been granted in writing by Grafterr.

25.7. As per Section 1.7, all rights under this Agreement are granted for business use only. No personal use can derive under these Terms. Therefore, no copyrights for private or domestic use can be implied by the use of the Software.

25.8. The Company reserves the right to seek legal advice, and if found necessary, file legal proceedings against the User for infringement of any of the Company’s intellectual property rights. In addition, the Company shall seek maximum penalties available by law for each infringement.

26. Unauthorised, Malicious and/or Illegal Use

26.1. The Company does not authorise the User to make any functionality changes or integrations into the Company Software without prior consent.

26.2. The User must not:

  • 26.2.1. Use the Software in any unlawful manner, for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose, or in any manner inconsistent with these Terms; or
  • 26.2.2. Upload any malicious or unlawful content and/or data onto the Software; or
  • 26.2.3. Infringe on the intellectual property rights, or those of any third party, in relation to their use of the Software; or
  • 26.2.4. Tamper with or use the Software in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, impair or compromise the Company’s systems or security, or interfere with other users’ systems or security; or
  • 26.2.5. Collect any information or data from the Software and/or Hardware or systems; or
  • 26.2.6. Disclose or distribute information relating to another user of the Software to any third party; or
  • 26.2.7. Use any other User's information for any marketing purposes unless they have obtained the User's express permission to do so; or
  • 26.2.8.Access or register user logins via any automated methods.

27. Limitation of Liability

27.1. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:

  • 27.1.1.Death or personal injury caused by our negligence; and/or
  • 27.1.2. Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; and/or
  • 27.1.3. Any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for us to exclude or restrict our liability.

27.2. The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, business, goodwill, use, data or other intangible and tangible losses resulting from:

  • 27.2.1. The use or the inability to use the Software, hardware (in whole or in part) or any technical malfunctions; or
  • 27.2.2. The unauthorised access to, or alteration of, your communications or data; or
  • 27.2.3. The cost of procurement of substitute goods and services; or
  • 27.2.4. The conduct or actions of any third party regarding the Software; or
  • 27.2.5. Any other matter relating to the Software.

27.3. The Company does not accept any liability for any delays, failures, errors or omissions or loss of transmitted information, viruses or other contamination or destructive properties transmitted to you or your computer system via our Software.

27.4. Force majeure: We will not be deemed to be in breach of contract or of these terms and conditions as a result of any delay in our performance or failure to perform our obligations if that delay or failure to perform is due to any cause or circumstance beyond our reasonable control including but not limited to, all overwhelming and unpreventable events caused directly and exclusively by forces of nature that can be neither anticipated, nor controlled, nor prevented by the exercise of prudence, diligence, and care, including but not limited to: war, riot, civil commotion; compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction and acts of third parties.

27.5. If we have contracted to provide orders to more than one customer and are prevented from fully meeting our obligations to you by reason of an event of Force Majeure, we may decide at our absolute discretion which orders we will fill and to what extent. Nothing in these Terms obliges us to prioritise any order placed by the User in an event of Force Majeure.

27.6. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in Section 27.4 shall excuse the Customer from any payment obligations under this Agreement.

27.7. The products sold by Grafterr are provided for commercial use only. Accordingly, we do not accept liability for any indirect loss, consequential loss, loss of data, loss of income or profit, loss or damage to property and/or loss from claims of third parties arising out of the use of the Software and/or Hardware or for any products or services purchased from the Company.

27.8. We have taken all reasonable steps to prevent Internet fraud and to ensure any data collected from you is stored as securely and safely as possible. However, we cannot be held liable in the unlikely event of a breach in our secure computer servers or those of third parties.

27.9. No delay or failure on our part to enforce our rights or remedies under the Agreement shall constitute a waiver on our part of such rights or remedies unless such waiver is confirmed in writing.

27.10. The User agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Grafterr, its affiliates and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to, reasonable legal fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Services, b) any unauthorised use of your account or password, or c) any other breach of the terms of this Agreement.

27.11. In addition, you will indemnify us and our affiliates against any losses, damages, or claims (and all related costs including legal fees), penalties, fines, interest, expenses and other liabilities resulting from a third-party claim against us or affiliate arising from this Agreement and relating to a violation or claimed violation of the third party’s intellectual property rights, where the loss, damages or claim arises from us or an affiliate, using or permitting the use of, or being or having been the registered proprietor of a domain name, a brand name, trademark, logo or other intellectual property which the third-party claims violate its own rights, or where it is claimed we or an affiliate have assisted or permitted you to use or to be a registered proprietor of such rights in violation of the third party’s own rights.

27.12. Other than as set out above, the Company’s maximum aggregate liability arising out of any losses for paid licence subscription users under or in connection with these Terms, is limited to the total amount of subscription fees paid by the User in the previous twelve (12) months.

28. Representation

28.1. The User has the due right and power to enter into this Agreement. Entering into this Agreement will not cause a breach of any agreement the User has with a third party.

28.2. By assenting to this Agreement, the User represents and warrants that they have the full right, power and authority to access and use the Software and, to the extent necessary, that they have obtained all necessary corporate or other authorizations or consents to access and use the Services. Thus, if you are an individual (e.g., employee or consultant) acting on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have obtained all necessary authorizations or consents (i.e., you must be an authorized representative) to accept these Terms on behalf of such Organization so that, in addition to yourself, such Organization is bound by these Terms.

29. Severance

29.1. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid by a court of Law, tribunal or another forum of competent jurisdiction, or otherwise rendered unenforceable, that decision shall not invalidate or void the other parts of this Agreement. An amendment of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed to have been undertaken by any modification or severing parts of the Terms and Conditions as necessary to render them valid, legal and enforceable while preserving their sole purpose. Or, if this is not possible, by substituting another provision that is valid, legal and enforceable that gives equivalent effect to the Parties’ intent.

30. Termination of Agreement

30.1. The Company reserves the right to discontinue providing any or all parts of the Software at any time, for any reason, whether foreseen or unforeseen, including but not limited to cessation of trading or bankruptcy. Nothing in these Terms should be interpreted as a guarantee that the Software will always be available, either in its current form or in an updated version.

30.2. The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, including during the minimum fixed-term period, by providing the User with thirty (30) days' written notice via email. Such termination will not incur any penalty charges payable to the User.

30.3. Should the User wish to terminate this Agreement during a minimum fixed-term period for any reason other than as stated in Section 30.6, including a voluntary business closure and/or contracting the services of one of Grafterr’s competitors, the User shall be liable to pay to the Company the remaining total monthly/annual licence subscription fees as a lump sum. The User will be provided with a payment link and/or instructions on how to pay via a bank transfer. Non-payment will result in legal actions against the User.

30.4. The User may request to terminate this Agreement at the end of the minimum fixed-term period, subject to providing Grafterr with the notice period specified on any accompanying Order Form or Proposal. If no exact notice period is specified, a thirty (30) days’ notice period for termination of this Agreement will automatically apply.

30.4.1. Notice to terminate this Agreement must be given to Grafterr by contacting the Customer Support Team or your Account Manager via email.

30.4.2. If the User’s billing cycle falls during the thirty (30) days’ notice period, a full subscription shall be charged. After the subscription is terminated, a refund will be issued on a pro-rata basis for any period covered by the subscription past the termination date.

30.4.3. During the notice period of termination, the User must download all data stored on the Cloud Software for their account. Once the licence subscription is cancelled and this Agreement terminated, all data associated with the User’s account will be permanently deleted, with no possibility of retrieval.

30.4.4. The User reserves the right to withdraw their termination request within the notice period and continue the licence subscription without any obstructions.

30.5. Grafterr may decide to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect if the User or any of their employees and/or associates display any form of bullying, inappropriate, violent, aggressive, threatening, intimidating, racist and/or otherwise disrespectful behaviour; and/or use any form of offensive, aggressive, threatening, racist and/or otherwise disrespectful language towards any employee or associate of Grafterr.

30.5.1. In the event of a termination under Section 30.9, Grafterr shall provide the User with immediate verbal or written notice, followed by written confirmation within twenty-four (24) hours via email.

30.5.2. Once the subscription is terminated, a refund will be issued on a pro-rata basis for any period covered by the subscription past the termination date.

30.6. Either Party (the “Terminating Party”) may terminate this Agreement immediately if:

  • 30.6.1.The other Party files for bankruptcy, receivership, insolvency, reorganisation, dissolution, liquidation, or similar proceedings; or
  • 30.6.2. The other Party had a bankruptcy, receivership, insolvency, reorganisation, dissolution, liquidation, or similar proceeding instituted against it and such proceeding is not dismissed within sixty (60) days; or
  • 30.6.3. The other Party makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or an offer of settlement, extension or composition to its creditors, or an offer of settlement, extension, or composition to its creditors generally; or
  • 30.6.4. A trustee, conservator, receiver, or similar fiduciary is appointed for that party or substantially all of the other Party’s assets; or
  • 30.6.5. The other Party commits any fraud or misrepresentation or engages in any act or omission that may damage the reputation, business, or goodwill of the Terminating Party; or
  • 30.6.6. The other Party is found to be involved in any form of child labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced and bonded labour, human rights violations, money laundering or terrorist activity; or
  • 30.6.7. The other Party breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement.

30.7. Grafterr reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to pursue enforcement of the terms of this Agreement regarding any outstanding subscription fees under a minimum fixed-term period, even if the User files for administration, bankruptcy, receivership, insolvency, reorganisation, dissolution, liquidation, or similar proceedings.

31. Assignment Upon Change of Ownership

31.1. In the event that during a minimum fixed-term period, the User’s business, herein referred to as the “Assignor”, irrespective of the type of entity the User’s business is, undergoes a change of ownership resulting in the sale or transfer of the business to a third party, the contractual rights and obligations of this Agreement shall automatically be assigned to the new owner, herein referred to as the “Assignee”.

31.2. The Assignor shall provide written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the change of ownership, or as soon as possible if the change of ownership is happening in less than thirty (30) days. The notice shall include details of the new owner, including but not limited to, legal name, contact information, and any other relevant details.

31.3. Grafterr, herein referred to as the "Non-Assigning Party," acknowledges and consents to the automatic assignment of this Agreement to the Assignee upon a change of ownership. However, Grafterr, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate this Agreement as per the provisions of Section 30.

31.4. The Assignee shall assume all rights, duties, and obligations under this Agreement with the same force and effect as if originally a party hereto. The Assignee shall be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the Assignor shall be released from all obligations herein.

31.5. This Assignment Clause shall be deemed executed and effective upon the consummation of the change of ownership and shall be binding upon the Assignor, Assignee, and the Non-Assigning Party.

32. Law and Jurisdiction

32.1. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall to the extent possible be settled amicably by negotiation between the Parties within thirty (30) days from the date of written notice by either party of the existence of such a dispute. If the Parties do not reach settlement within a period of thirty (30) days, they will attempt to settle it by mediation before resorting to litigation. The Parties shall attempt to agree upon the appointment of a mediator, upon receipt, by either of them, of a written notice to concur in such appointment. Should the mediation fail, in whole or in part, either Party may decide to take the dispute or claim to court for final decision.

32.2. Irrespective of the jurisdiction in which the User is located, these terms of use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

33. Entire Agreement

33.1. This Agreement, together with any accompanying “Order Form” and/or any other supporting documents added in the Appendix, constitute the entire Agreement between the Company and the User, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof.