Terms of Use (Terms of Service)

Website: www.cheffy.lt

Website Owner: Dmitri Garo, self-employed individual operating under Individual Activity Certificate No. 1425963 issued in the Republic of Lithuania

Address: Kreivasis skg. 18, Vilnius, Lithuania, LT-01205

Email: team@cheffy.lt

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

1. General Provisions

1.1. These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern the use of the website www.cheffy.lt (the “Portal”), owned by Dmitri Garo, self-employed individual operating under Individual Activity Certificate No. 1425963 issued in the Republic of Lithuania.

1.2. The Portal is intended for informational interaction between Clients (registered users) and Service Providers for the purpose of concluding agreements for home-cooked meals or meals prepared at another agreed location.

1.3. The Portal provides informational services to search for and present information about Service Providers, as well as enables secure payment between the Client and the Service Provider through Stripe Connect.

1.4. The Portal is not a party to the agreement between the Client and the Service Provider and is not responsible for the quality, timing, or scope of services provided.

1.5. The Service Provider may be asked to purchase groceries necessary for fulfilling the order. In this case, the Client agrees to reimburse documented grocery expenses.

1.6. Payment for services is based on actual time spent, including time for grocery shopping and menu planning.

1.7. All Users must comply with the laws of the Republic of Lithuania and the European Union.

2. Terms

2.1. Client – a natural or legal person registered on the Portal, seeking and ordering services from a Service Provider.

2.2. Service Provider – a natural or legal person registered on the Portal providing cooking services.

2.3. Visitor – a person using the Portal without registration.

2.4. Personal Account – a user-specific section of the Portal, accessible after registration and login.

3. Portal Services

3.1. The Portal provides services for:

  • Searching for Service Providers and presenting information about them
  • Displaying information about available services

3.2. By using the Portal, the User agrees to receive notifications regarding technical, organizational, and legal updates.

3.3. The Portal is not responsible for content posted by Service Providers or the quality of their work.

4. Client Rights and Obligations

4.1. The Client must:

  • Provide accurate information during registration
  • Pay a deposit for the order to the Service Provider
  • Pay for actual time spent, including grocery shopping and menu planning
  • Reimburse documented grocery expenses
  • Use the Portal only for lawful purposes

4.2. The Client has the right to:

  • Receive information from the Service Provider about their services
  • Request a refund in accordance with these Terms
  • Rate the Service Provider after service completion

5. Service Provider Rights and Obligations

5.1. The Service Provider must:

  • Provide services in accordance with the agreement with the Client
  • Provide accurate information about themselves and their services
  • Comply with hygiene and safety standards when preparing food
  • Post only lawful content on the Portal

5.2. The Service Provider has the right to:

  • Purchase groceries for fulfilling an order with subsequent reimbursement
  • Receive payment from the Client on agreed terms

6. Rating System

6.1. Clients have the right to rate Service Providers after completing a service.

6.2. If the average rating of a Service Provider over the last five orders falls below 4.5, the Service Provider's account is temporarily suspended.

6.3. The Portal manager decides within three working days whether to reinstate the Service Provider's account or terminate cooperation.

6.4. The manager notifies the Service Provider of the decision via email.

7. Payment Procedure

7.1. Clients search for Service Providers using Portal functionality, review available offers, and select a suitable provider.

7.2. After selecting a Service Provider, the Client confirms their choice through the Portal interface.

7.3. Upon confirmation, the Client and the Service Provider agree on a deposit amount.

7.4. The informational service fee for the Portal is EUR 9.99 plus 21% VAT, totaling EUR 12.1, payable by the Client to the Portal Owner within 1 day of service provision.

7.5. If the actual cost exceeds the deposit, the Client pays the difference directly to the Service Provider.

7.6. If the actual cost is less than the deposit, the Service Provider refunds the difference to the Client (for example, cash or bank transfer).

8. Order Cancellation and Refunds

8.1. If the Client cancels an order less than 24 hours before scheduled service:

8.1.1. The Client must pay the Service Provider 100% of documented grocery expenses.

9. Prohibitions and Moderation

9.1. The following are prohibited on the Portal:

  • Posting false, offensive, pornographic, violent, racist, or extremist content
  • Impersonating another person or organization
  • Posting materials that violate copyright or other rights
  • Sending spam or advertising without recipient consent
  • Posting personal data of third parties without consent

9.2. The Portal may, without prior notice, delete or block violating accounts/content and re-registered users after suspension.

9.3. The Portal may temporarily suspend or permanently terminate account access if violations are detected.

10. Personal Data

10.1. Personal data is processed in accordance with Lithuanian and EU law (GDPR).

10.2. The Portal collects and processes personal data only to the extent necessary to provide services.

10.3. Users may request deletion or correction of their data.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1. All materials on the Portal are protected by copyright.

11.2. Users may post only materials they have rights to.

11.3. By posting materials, the User grants the Portal a non-exclusive right to use them to promote the service.

12. Liability

12.1. The Portal is not responsible for the actions of Users.

12.2. The Service Provider is fully responsible for the quality of services provided.

12.3. The Client is responsible for timely payment for services.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1. All disputes and disagreements between Client, Service Provider, and the Portal should first be resolved through negotiation.

13.2. Users must first submit a written request or complaint regarding Portal activities/services to team@cheffy.lt, detailing their claims.

13.3. The Portal reviews the request and provides a reasoned response within 14 calendar days.

13.4. If the User disagrees with the Portal's response, they may contact:

  • State Consumer Rights Protection Authority, Vilniaus g. 25, LT-01402, Vilnius, Lithuania, email: tarnyba@vvtat.lt, website: www.vvtat.lt
  • EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/odr/

13.5. If no agreement is reached, disputes are resolved in the courts of the Republic of Lithuania.

14. Final Provisions

14.1. The Portal has the right to amend these Terms with notification to Users.

14.2. Updated Terms take effect upon publication on the Portal.