Legal Notices

Effective 2 June 2026. Important notices for buyers, sellers, and visitors.

Testing-phase notice: These notices are an operational draft based on the current platform model. They must be reviewed by a qualified South African legal practitioner before commercial launch.
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Copyright and intellectual property

Copyright © 2026 Home-Made. All rights reserved. The Home-Made name, logo, branding, design, software, interface, and original platform content are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws, including the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 and Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993. They may not be copied, modified, republished, framed, scraped, reverse-engineered, or redistributed without written permission.

Seller-uploaded content

Sellers retain ownership of their photographs, menus, and listing content. By uploading content, a seller grants Home-Made a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, and distribute that content solely to operate and market the platform. Sellers must upload only content they are authorised to use.

Food-safety and allergen disclaimer

Home-Made does not inspect, audit, or certify seller kitchens or food. Sellers are responsible for compliance with applicable food-safety laws, including the hygiene requirements in Regulation R638 of 22 June 2018 and obtaining a Certificate of Acceptability where required. Buyers must confirm ingredients and allergen risks directly with sellers, especially when ordering for vulnerable persons. Platform health tags are preference indicators, not medical or nutritional advice.

WhatsApp notice

WhatsApp is operated by Meta Platforms, Inc. Home-Made is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta. WhatsApp messages, order references, and enquiries do not guarantee fulfilment and must not be treated as proof of payment.

Catering and events

Catering enquiries are preliminary communications. A catering agreement arises only when buyer and seller agree the date, venue, quantity, services, and price. Sellers are responsible for permits, food safety, serving temperatures, delivery, and adequate quantities.

Third-party rights

Third-party trade marks belong to their respective owners. To report suspected infringement or unlawful content, use the in-app reporting feature while the public legal contact channel is being finalised.