What Wolt's terms say
Wolt's terms of service and privacy policy have 58 rated points: 0 serious, 16 bad, 23 worth knowing and 19 good. 44 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 14 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Wolt
Bad 14
Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
Where it says this ↗Your biometric data is collected
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for statistics
Where it says this ↗The service is only available in some countries approved by its government
The service is only available in countries approved by the U.S. government
13.10. Additional Provisions for use of the Wolt Service: 'The User represents and warrants that (i) they are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a “terrorist supporting” country; [...]'
Where it says this ↗You are being tracked via social media cookies/pixels
You are being tracked via social media cookies/trackers
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for advertising
Where it says this ↗This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not essential to its operation
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
Where it says this ↗Many different types of personal data are collected
See also "Usage Data". Many different types of data are listed which is collected.
Where it says this ↗Information is gathered about you through third parties
Where it says this ↗Some personal data may be kept for business interests or legal obligations
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
Your personal data may be transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
Where it says this ↗Referring and/or exit pages are tracked
This service tracks which web page referred you to it
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 16
There is a date of the last update of the agreements
There is a date of the last update of the User Terms of Service
'Updated 8.12.2022'
Where it says this ↗Blocking first-party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Blocking first party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Where it says this ↗This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
This service does not guarantee that the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
3. Description of the Wolt Service: '3.5. The Partner selected by the User will prepare and/or collect and pack the products set out on the Order. Wolt is not responsible or liable towards the User for the proper execution of the Purchase Agreement by the Partner. While Wolt is not ultimately liable for the delivery services provided by Courier Partners, Wolt may facilitate any compensation to Users for faulty delivery services.'
Where it says this ↗Other rules, terms, conditions and/or guidelines may apply
Apple's Services and Content Usage Rules (App Store/Media Services ToS) are also applied on the iOS app
5. User Accounts: '5.1. [...] The license granted to the User for the iOS Wolt App downloaded from Apple’s App Store is further limited to a license to use the Wolt App on any Apple-branded products that the User owns or controls and as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Terms of Service and these Terms of Service.'
Where it says this ↗Third parties are involved in operating the service
Third parties are involved in operating delivery services
1. Definitions: '"Courier Partner" means an independent contractor who has signed a partner agreement with Wolt and that is a natural or legal person, or their substitute, performing delivery services through Wolt Service.' - when delivery is applicable: 3. Description of the Wolt Service: '3.3. [...] When the Order is accepted by the Partner and Wolt has provided the User with an order confirmation on behalf of the Partner, the User or the Customer Organization and the Partner enter into the Purchase Agreement for the purchase of the Partner's products and, if applicable, delivery or other services. [...]'
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is given regarding quality
15.3. Defects and complaints: 'The Partner is solely liable for any defects in the contents and preparation or packaging of the Order or other shortcomings in the performance of the Purchase Agreement. Wolt is not responsible for the information provided by the Partner on the Wolt Service and does not give any warranty on the availability, quality or suitability of the products.'
Where it says this ↗This service is a subsidiary of Company X
This service is a subsidiary of DoorDash Inc.
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms depends on where the user is located
16.1. Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution: 'These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the country where the User is located.' 16.3.: 'Disputes arising from these Terms of Service shall be resolved by the competent courts of the country where the User is located. A consumer may, however, always institute proceedings in the competent court of its domicile. [...]'
Where it says this ↗No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience
The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service
15.1. Defects and complaints: '[...]. While we do our best in providing you our platform and services (including new and/or temporary services such as no-contact deliveries, deliveries with novel technology or deliveries of new product categories) error-free, Wolt does not promise or guarantee you anything regarding the reliability, functionality, timeliness, quality or suitability of the Wolt Service, its features or any service offered by Wolt. [...]'
Where it says this ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
14.2. Term and termination: '[...]. Wolt can discontinue providing the Wolt Service permanently or temporarily at any time.'
Where it says this ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
Where it says this ↗Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed
13.6. Additional Provisions for use of the Wolt Service: 'The User will not: [...] (vii) use bots or other automated methods to use the Wolt Service;'
Where it says this ↗You should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
17.2. Amendments: 'Wolt shall inform the User of any changes that are material by nature on the Wolt Service or by email to the email address submitted to the Wolt Service by the User.'
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided
The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
13.4. Additional Provisions for use of the Wolt Service: 'By using the Wolt Service, the User may encounter content or information that might be inaccurate, incomplete, delayed, misleading, illegal, offensive or otherwise harmful. Wolt generally does not review content provided by the Partners. Wolt is not responsible for third parties' (including the Partners') content or information or for any damages arising as a result of the use of or reliance on it.'
Where it says this ↗
Good 14
If you offer suggestions to the service, they may use that without your approval or compensation, but they do not become the owner
12.4. Intellectual Property Rights: 'User grants to Wolt a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable right to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, display and publish any content provided by User in connection with the Wolt Service. Such content may include photographs, data, information, feedback, suggestions, text, and other materials that are uploaded, posted or otherwise transmitted relating to the Wolt Service.'
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is used
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
Information is provided about what kind of information they collect
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is collected
Information is provided about how they collect personal data
Where it says this ↗The service claims that third parties it shares your personal information with are bound by confidentiality obligations
Third parties used by the service are bound by confidentiality obligations
Where it says this ↗The data retention period is kept to the minimum necessary for fulfilling its purposes
Where it says this ↗The service will try to inform and/or notify you regarding government inquiries that may involve your personal information
The service promises to inform you regarding government inquiries that may involve your personal data
Where it says this ↗Promises will be kept after a merger or acquisition
Where it says this ↗A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data
Where it says this ↗You can limit how your information is used by third parties and the service
You can limit how your information is used by third-parties and the service
Where it says this ↗The service will only respond to government requests that are reasonable
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about security practices
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Wolt account
Bad 2
You must provide your legal name, pseudonyms are not allowed
13.6. Additional Provisions for use of the Wolt Service: 'The User will not: [...] (viii) create a Wolt account using a fake identity or an identity of another person; [...]'
Where it says this ↗You must provide your identifiable information
13.6. Additional Provisions for use of the Wolt Service: 'The User will not: [...] (viii) create a Wolt account using a fake identity or an identity of another person;'
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 7
Alternative accounts are not allowed
5.2. [...] A User may have only one personal user account.
Where it says this ↗You must create an account to use this service
'5.2. In order to use the Wolt Service, the User must create a user account by following the registration instructions in the Wolt Service. [...]'
Where it says this ↗You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security
'5.3. Where it is suspected that any unauthorized person has become aware of a User’s user account credentials or has access to the user account of the User, the User shall immediately inform Wolt thereof. [...]'
Where it says this ↗You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
'5.2. [...] The User shall ensure that any user account credentials and equivalent information required to access the user account of the User or the Customer Organization are kept confidential and used in a secure manner not accessible by third parties. [...]'
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users that are 18 years of age or older
13.1. Additional Provisions for use of the Wolt Service: 'The Wolt Service is only available to persons of the age of 18 years or older. You may not register as a User if you do not fulfill this requirement.'
Where it says this ↗Your account can be suspended for several reasons
13.7. Additional Provisions for use of the Wolt Service: 'Wolt is, at its sole discretion, entitled to remove or suspend a User from the Wolt Service with immediate effect and/or refuse or cancel any Orders from a User if: (i) the User abuses the Wolt Service or causes any harm or detriment to the use of the Wolt Service or the Partners or Wolt or Wolt’s employees, (ii) Wolt has reasonable belief of fraudulent acts by the User when using the Wolt Service, (iii) the User places a false Order (for example by not paying or by not being present on the delivery or collection location in order to receive the Order) or otherwise fails to comply with his obligations arising from these Terms of Service; (iv) there is reasonable doubt about the correctness or authenticity of the Order; or (v) the User engages in threatening, harassing, racist, sexist or any other behaviour that Wolt deems inappropriate towards Partners or Wolt's employees or Courier Partners. [...]'
Where it says this ↗Your private content may be accessed by people working for the service
Your personal data may also be accessed by employees of Wolt, see section 11.
Where it says this ↗
Good 5
You have the right to leave this service at any time
14.2. Term and termination: 'The User can discontinue the use of the Wolt Service at any time. [...]'
Where it says this ↗You can retrieve an archive of your data
Where it says this ↗You are entitled to a refund if certain thresholds or standards are not met by the service
3.5. Description of the Wolt Service: 'While Wolt is not ultimately liable for the delivery services provided by Courier Partners, Wolt may facilitate any compensation to Users for faulty delivery services.' 15.2. Defects and complaints: 'In case of a defect or a non-conformity in the products of your Order, you are entitled to reimbursement in accordance with applicable laws.'
Where it says this ↗You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Push messages and emails can be opted out on the account settings in the app (and on the site if I recall correctly).
Where it says this ↗Copyright license limited for the purposes of that same service but transferable and sublicenseable
12.4. Intellectual Property Rights: 'User grants to Wolt a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable right to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, display and publish any content provided by User in connection with the Wolt Service. Such content may include photographs, data, information, feedback, suggestions, text, and other materials that are uploaded, posted or otherwise transmitted relating to the Wolt Service.'
Where it says this ↗
The documents
- User Terms of Service and Purchase ↗ account holders
- Privacy Policy ↗
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.