These Terms govern your use of the Bobos Mini Bites website and any orders you place with us. They're written in plain language if anything is unclear, just email us. By using the site or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Agreement
These Terms of Service ("Terms") form a binding agreement between you and Bobos Mini Bites ("we", "us", "our"), based in Johannesburg, South Africa. By using bobosminibites.co.za ("the Site"), placing an order, or engaging us for catering, you confirm you are at least 18 years old (or have a parent/guardian's consent) and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or our services.
2. Our Services
We sell freshly handcrafted mini donuts, mini pancake skewers and related dessert catering for private events, parties and corporate functions in and around Johannesburg, South Africa. All product images on the Site are representative exact appearance may vary.
3. Orders & Quotes
Quote validity
Quotes provided via WhatsApp, email or our contact form are valid for 14 days.
Order confirmation
An order is confirmed only once we have issued written confirmation and received the agreed deposit.
Our discretion
We reserve the right to decline any order where capacity, ingredients or delivery distance are not feasible.
Minimum spend
A minimum spend may apply to catering bookings and will be communicated in your quote.
4. Pricing, Payment & Deposits
Currency
ZAR (Rand)
VAT included where applicable
Deposit
50%
Non-refundable, to secure event date
Balance due
48 hrs
Before the event
- ·We accept EFT and, where offered, card payments. Full instructions are included in your invoice.
- ·Late payment may result in cancellation of the booking with no refund of deposit.
5. Cancellations & Changes
More than 14 days before
Deposit forfeited; balance not due.
7-14 days before
75% of total quote payable.
Less than 7 days before
100% of total quote payable.
- ·Changes to guest count or menu must be confirmed at least 5 days before the event and may affect pricing.
- ·If we cancel for any reason within our control, you receive a full refund of all amounts paid.
6. Allergens & Food Safety
⚠️ Allergen Notice
Our products are made in a kitchen that handles wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and tree nuts. We cannot guarantee any product is free from traces of allergens.
You must inform us of allergies or dietary requirements at the time of ordering. We are not liable for undisclosed allergies. Products are made fresh and best consumed within 24 hours of delivery.
7. Delivery, Collection & Risk
Delivery times are estimates. Risk in the products passes to you on delivery or collection. You are responsible for providing safe access, a suitable setup area and refrigeration where requested in advance. Delays caused by you, the venue or events beyond our control do not entitle you to a refund.
8. Returns & Refunds
Because our products are perishable and made to order, they are exempt from the standard cooling-off right under section 16 of the South African Consumer Protection Act.
9. Acceptable Use of the Site
You agree not to:
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site.
Introduce malware, scrape at scale, or interfere with the Site's operation.
Copy, reproduce or republish our images, recipes or branding without written permission.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site including the Bobos Mini Bites name and logo, photography, copy, and design is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright and trademark law. You may not use it without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial browsing.
11. User-Generated Content
If you tag us on social media, share a review or submit photos, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use that content for marketing purposes, with credit where reasonably practicable. You can revoke this permission at any time by emailing us we will remove the content within a reasonable period.
12. Disclaimers
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available". We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free or secure. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with any order is limited to the amount actually paid by you for that order. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses (including loss of profits, data or goodwill).
14. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any third-party claim arising out of your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Site, or your violation of any law or third-party right.
15. FTC Compliance & Marketing Disclosures
In line with US Federal Trade Commission guidance, we commit to:
- Presenting prices, deposits, allergens and cancellation terms clearly before purchase.
- Disclosing any sponsored, gifted or affiliate content with "#ad" or "#sponsored".
- Honouring all advertised offers and prices.
16. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use personal information. By using the Site you agree to that policy.
17. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You agree to first contact us in writing to attempt to resolve any dispute. If unresolved within 30 days, the dispute will be referred to the courts of South Africa, without prejudice to your statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act or your right to refer a matter to the National Consumer Commission.
18. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
19. Contact
Bobos Mini Bites
Johannesburg, South Africa