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Terms & Conditions

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These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of DineStack (“DineStack”, “we”, “us”, “our”), including our website, software, desktop application, admin panels, QR ordering system, activation and licensing services, update system, subscription services, support tools, and any related features or services.

By accessing, registering for, installing, or using DineStack, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the service.

01. Definitions

“Restaurant” means the business or entity using DineStack for restaurant operations.

“Software” means the DineStack desktop application and related interfaces.

“Website” means the DineStack public website and subscription pages.

“Admin Panel” means the management interface used by authorized personnel.

“Super Admin Panel” means the internal management system used by DineStack to manage restaurants, licenses, subscriptions, updates, coupons, and internal access.

“Activation Code” means a code used to activate a restaurant license or installation.

“Subscription” means the paid plan or billing arrangement required to use the service.

“Customer” means the restaurant’s end customer who interacts with QR ordering or related features.

02. Eligibility

You must be legally capable of entering into a binding contract to use DineStack. If you are using DineStack on behalf of a company, restaurant, or other entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

03. Service Description

DineStack is a restaurant software platform that may include:

  • restaurant onboarding and activation
  • subscription and billing management
  • QR-based menu and ordering
  • tables, orders, kitchen, billing, staff, and reports
  • software update delivery
  • license and device management
  • internal admin and super admin systems
  • support, diagnostics, and logs

We may add, remove, or modify features at any time.

04. Account, Activation, and Licensing

DineStack is sold and distributed as a controlled software product.

You may need to:

-> obtain an Activation Code
-> complete subscription setup
-> verify payment or autopay
-> create authorized user credentials
-> link one or more devices

Activation does not transfer ownership of the software or the platform. It grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use DineStack for your restaurant during the active subscription period, subject to these Terms.

You agree not to:

  • share activation codes with unauthorized parties
  • bypass license checks
  • tamper with device pairing or license validation
  • attempt to use another restaurant’s license or data
  • reverse engineer, modify, or copy the software except where permitted by law

05. Subscription, Billing, and Autopay

Certain DineStack features require a paid subscription.

If you choose a subscription plan:

  • you agree to pay all applicable fees
  • you authorize us and our payment partners to charge the selected payment method
  • recurring billing may apply if autopay or e-mandate is enabled
  • taxes may be added where required

If a payment fails, is reversed, or cannot be collected, we may:

  • -> show a warning
  • -> place the service in restricted mode
  • -> suspend access after a grace period
  • -> disable the license if unpaid for too long

If you cancel autopay, the service may continue until the end of the already-paid billing period. After that, renewal may be required to continue access.

06. Trial Periods and Promotional Offers

We may offer: free trials, discounted plans, coupons, promotional offers, or limited-time pricing. Trial access is provided at our discretion and may require payment verification or card/UPI authorization.

Coupons may:

  • -> be one-time use
  • -> be limited per restaurant
  • -> expire or never expire depending on the offer
  • -> be revoked in case of abuse or fraud

07. Use of the Software

You are responsible for:

-> maintaining accurate restaurant details
-> keeping login credentials secure
-> restricting access to authorized staff
-> ensuring your staff follow internal access rules
-> keeping your devices, network, and system secure
-> using the service only for lawful business purposes

You are responsible for all activity occurring under your account, restaurant license, or linked devices.

08. Role-Based Access

DineStack may provide role-based access such as: Owner, Manager, Staff, Kitchen, Intern, or Super Admin roles.

You must ensure that only authorized users are assigned permissions. We are not responsible for any damage caused by misuse of roles, weak access control, or improper internal administration.

09. QR Ordering and Customer Data

DineStack may provide QR ordering, menu access, and table-based ordering.

You understand that:

  • QR codes may be linked to a restaurant and table
  • customer actions may generate orders, session data, and logs
  • the restaurant is responsible for the accuracy of menu, pricing, taxes, and item availability
  • the restaurant is responsible for any notices or consents required from its customers

DineStack is not responsible for a restaurant’s own legal obligations toward its customers.

10. Data and Privacy

Your use of DineStack is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

We may collect and process data required to: operate the service, activate licenses, process billing, sync data, provide updates, troubleshoot errors, and maintain security and audit logs. You agree that we may process such data in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable law.

11. Software Updates

DineStack may automatically or manually provide software updates, patches, bug fixes, or new versions. Updates may be optional, recommended, or mandatory.

We may require updates to continue service if the update is necessary for:

[OK] security
[OK] compatibility
[OK] licensing
[OK] performance
[OK] critical bug fixes

You agree that the software may check for available versions and prompt for updates.

12. Security and Audit Logs

We may maintain logs for activation, login, device linking, payment events, subscription status, update status, QR access, order activity, admin actions, and error diagnostics. These logs help us maintain security, prevent abuse, and resolve support issues.

13. Third-Party Services

DineStack may depend on third-party services such as payment processors, cloud hosting, databases, email providers, storage providers, and analytics or error monitoring services. Your use of those services may also be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

We are not responsible for outages, errors, or changes caused by third-party providers.

14. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use DineStack to:

  • break the law
  • send spam or malicious traffic
  • interfere with other users
  • attempt unauthorized access
  • tamper with licensing or activation
  • exploit QR ordering or billing flows
  • upload harmful code or files
  • misuse customer or restaurant data

We may suspend or terminate access if we believe you have violated these Terms.

15. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if payment is overdue, autopay is disabled and renewal is not completed, licensing is invalid or expired, we detect abuse or security risk, you violate these Terms, or we discontinue the service or a feature.

Upon termination:

  • -> your access may be blocked
  • -> your data may remain stored as required by law or our retention practices
  • -> any unpaid fees remain due

16. Ownership and Intellectual Property

DineStack, including its software, branding, layout, code, visual assets, and documentation, is owned by us or our licensors.

These Terms do not give you ownership of the software, source code, trademarks, logos, designs, documentation, or platform infrastructure. You may not copy, resell, sublicense, or redistribute the platform without written permission.

17. Support and Service Availability

We aim to provide a reliable service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted operation, error-free performance, perfect compatibility, or continuous uptime. Support may be provided through email, chat, ticketing, or other channels we choose.

18. Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • DineStack is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis
  • we do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • we do not guarantee that every update, integration, or third-party service will work at all times
  • restaurant owners remain responsible for business operations, pricing, taxes, menu accuracy, and customer service

19. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DineStack and its owners, directors, employees, affiliates, and partners will not be liable for:

-> indirect or consequential damages
-> loss of profits
-> loss of business
-> loss of data due to your own configuration or misuse
-> payment failures caused by third-party processors
-> downtime caused by internet, device, hosting, or infrastructure issues

Our total liability for any claim related to the service will be limited to the amount paid by you for the service in the period most directly connected to the claim, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

20. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DineStack from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising out of: your misuse of the service, your violation of these Terms, your violation of law, your violation of third-party rights, or your staff’s or users’ actions under your account.

21. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we may update the “Last Updated” date, show notice on the website or software, or require acceptance before continued use. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms will be governed by the laws of India, unless otherwise stated in your commercial agreement with us. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [City, State], India, unless otherwise required by law.

23. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: