Welcome to Zorq.
Zorq is a digital platform operated by Zorq Technologies (Pty) Ltd that connects customers who need goods transported with independent drivers who offer transport services using bakkies and trucks. Zorq enables users to request, schedule, and manage transport services through its mobile application and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Zorq Platform, including any content, features, and services made available through the application.
By accessing or using the Zorq Platform, creating an account, or requesting or providing transport services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.
Zorq acts solely as a technology platform that facilitates connections between customers and independent drivers. Zorq does not provide transportation services and is not a transport carrier. Drivers using the Platform operate as independent contractors and are not employees, agents, or partners of Zorq.
These Terms apply to all users of the Platform, including customers and drivers. Additional policies, including our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and Cancellation Policy, form part of these Terms and should be read together with them.
In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings set out below:
Zorq is a digital platform that facilitates the connection between Customers seeking transport services and independent Drivers who provide those services using their own vehicles.
Zorq does not provide transport services itself, does not own or operate vehicles, and does not employ Drivers. Drivers operate as independent contractors and are solely responsible for the transport services they provide.
By using the Platform, Users acknowledge and agree that Zorq acts solely as an intermediary and technology provider, and that any transport contract is formed directly between the Customer and the Driver.
To use the Platform, Users must create an account by providing accurate, complete, and current information. This may include personal details, contact information, and verification credentials.
Users agree to update their information promptly if any details change.
By creating an account, Users confirm that:
Zorq reserves the right to refuse or terminate accounts that do not meet eligibility requirements.
Zorq may require Users to verify their identity, email address, phone number, or other details to:
Verification requirements may vary based on User type or activity.
Users are responsible for:
Users must notify Zorq immediately if they suspect unauthorized access or security breaches.
Zorq may use One-Time Passwords (OTP), two-factor authentication, or similar security mechanisms for:
Security measures may change over time to improve protection and user experience.
Zorq may suspend or terminate accounts if:
Users may request account deactivation through available support channels, subject to outstanding obligations.
Customers may request a transport service through the Platform by providing required details, including pickup location, destination, vehicle type, and any additional instructions.
Once a Booking is submitted:
Zorq does not guarantee that a Booking request will be accepted.
Prices displayed on the Platform are calculated based on factors including, but not limited to:
Displayed prices are estimates and may be adjusted if trip details change. Customers will be informed of any material changes before completion of the Trip where possible.
The Platform may support one or more payment methods, including:
Zorq does not store Customers’ card details.
For card payments:
Zorq may deduct platform service fees, transaction fees, or commissions before crediting Driver earnings.
Where cash payments are selected:
Drivers agree to settle any outstanding platform fees owed to Zorq in accordance with the Platform’s payout or settlement process
Failure to settle outstanding fees may result in account restrictions or suspension.
Bookings may be cancelled by either the Customer or the Driver under certain conditions.
Cancellation fees may apply depending on:
Specific cancellation rules and fees are outlined in Zorq’s Cancellation Policy.
Refunds, where applicable, are processed in accordance with Zorq’s Refund Policy.
Refund eligibility may depend on:
Refunds are processed via the original payment method and may take several business days to reflect, depending on the payment provider.
If a Customer or Driver disputes a charge, cancellation, or payment:
Final decisions related to refunds or adjustments are made at Zorq’s discretion, subject to applicable laws
Customers may cancel a Booking through the Platform subject to the following conditions:
a) Before a Driver is Assigned
If a Customer cancels a Booking before a Driver has been assigned:
b) After a Driver is Assigned but Before Arrival
If a Customer cancels after a Driver has been assigned but before the Driver arrives at the pickup location:
c) After Driver Arrival or Trip Start
If a Customer cancels after the Driver has arrived at the pickup location or after the Trip has started:
Cancellation fees, where applicable, will be communicated to the Customer before confirmation.
Drivers may cancel a Booking only for valid reasons, including but not limited to:
Frequent or unjustified cancellations by Drivers may result in:
If a Driver cancels:
Customer No-Show
If a Customer fails to appear at the pickup location within a reasonable waiting period:
Driver No-Show
If a Driver fails to arrive at the pickup location without valid reason:
Refunds may be issued based on:
Zorq reserves the right to deduct:
Approved refunds are processed via the original payment method used during checkout.
Refund timelines depend on the payment provider and may take several business days to reflect in the Customer’s account. Zorq is not responsible for delays caused by banks or third-party payment providers.
For Bookings paid in cash:
Zorq may assist with dispute mediation but does not guarantee cash refunds.
If a Customer or Driver is dissatisfied with a cancellation or refund outcome:
Decisions made by Zorq are final, subject to applicable consumer protection laws
To operate on the Platform, Drivers must:
Zorq reserves the right to request updated documentation at any time.
Drivers are responsible for ensuring that their vehicles:
Failure to maintain vehicle standards may result in suspension or deactivation.
Drivers agree to:
Drivers must not engage in reckless driving, harassment, discrimination, or unsafe conduct.
Drivers are solely responsible for complying with:
Zorq does not provide legal, tax, or employment advice to Drivers.
Drivers acknowledge and agree that:
Nothing in these Terms creates an employment or agency relationship.
Drivers must:
Unauthorized use of the Platform may result in account termination.
Drivers acknowledge that:
Zorq reserves the right to remove fraudulent or abusive reviews.
Drivers must:
Failure to report incidents may result in removal from the Platform.
Zorq may suspend or deactivate a Driver account if:
Zorq may take such action with or without prior notice, where legally permitted.
Users agree to use the Platform in a lawful, respectful, and responsible manner. All activity on Zorq must comply with these Terms and applicable laws and regulations.
Users must not misuse the Platform or interfere with its normal operation.
Users may not, directly or indirectly:
Drivers agree to:
Failure to meet these expectations may result in suspension or removal from the Platform.
Customers agree to:
Any attempt to disrupt, reverse engineer, copy, or exploit the Platform, including its features, systems, or data, is strictly prohibited.
Zorq reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action against violations, including warnings, suspension, termination, or legal action where necessary.