Refund Policy

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Last Updated: 16 May 2026

At HungerFresh, customer satisfaction is important to us. We strive to provide fast, reliable, and high-quality delivery services for food, groceries, and daily essentials.

This Refund & Cancellation Policy explains the conditions under which cancellations, refunds, replacements, or HungerFresh Credits may be applicable when using our platform.

HungerFresh reserves the right to review all refund and cancellation requests on a case-by-case basis to prevent misuse, fraudulent claims, or abuse of the platform.


1. Order Cancellation Policy (Pre-Delivery)

Order Status Refund Eligibility Applicable Charges
Cancellation within 1 minute of placing the order 100% refund of the total order value No cancellation charges
Cancellation after 1 minute but before the merchant starts preparation or order processing Full refund of the order value No cancellation charges
Cancellation after food preparation has started or after a delivery partner has been assigned Refund eligibility depends on order status and merchant preparation stage Partial or full cancellation charges may apply
Cancellation after the order is marked "Out for Delivery" Refund generally not applicable Up to 100% of the order value may be charged

2. Refund Eligibility (Post-Delivery)

Full or partial refunds may be provided in the following situations, provided the issue is reported to HungerFresh Customer Support within 30 minutes of delivery.

Issue Required Evidence Possible Resolution
Incorrect Item Delivered Photo of the received item and order receipt Refund or replacement for affected item(s)
Missing Item(s) Photo of received order contents and order receipt Refund for missing item(s)
Damaged or Spilled Food / Groceries Clear photo showing damage or leakage Partial or full refund for affected item(s)
Quality Issues (raw, expired, spoiled, foreign object, etc.) Photo or supporting evidence of the issue Refund, replacement, or HungerFresh Credits
Non-Delivery of Prepaid Order Verification by HungerFresh support team 100% refund of eligible prepaid amount
Duplicate Payment or Technical Error Payment proof or transaction reference Refund after successful verification

Customers may be required to provide photos, videos, packaging details, or additional information to support refund claims.


3. Non-Refundable Situations

Refunds may generally not be applicable in the following situations:

  • Change of mind after successful delivery
  • Dislike of taste, texture, or personal preference for food items delivered correctly
  • Incorrect delivery address or wrong information provided by the customer
  • Customer unavailable during delivery
  • Refusal to accept a correctly delivered order without valid reason
  • Minor delays caused by traffic, weather, festivals, or high order demand
  • Issues reported after 30 minutes from delivery completion
  • Refund requests after a substantial portion of food has been consumed
  • Opened, used, or partially consumed grocery or packaged items

Delivery charges, platform fees, packaging charges, taxes, and convenience fees may be non-refundable unless the issue was directly caused by HungerFresh, the merchant, or the delivery partner.


4. Fraud Prevention & Abuse Protection

HungerFresh reserves the right to deny refund or cancellation requests in cases involving:

  • Repeated refund abuse
  • Fraudulent claims
  • Fake complaints
  • Manipulation of promotional offers
  • Suspicious account activity
  • Violation of platform policies

Accounts involved in policy abuse or fraudulent activity may be temporarily suspended or permanently restricted.


5. Refund Process & Timeline

Contact Customer Support

Customers must contact HungerFresh Customer Support immediately after identifying an issue through:

  • In-App Support
  • Customer Care Chat
  • Phone Support
  • Email Support

Verification Process

Our support team may review:

  • Order details
  • Photos and supporting evidence
  • Merchant confirmation
  • Delivery partner information
  • Technical records

HungerFresh’s decision regarding refund eligibility, replacement, compensation, or credits shall be considered final after review.

Refund Processing Time

Original Payment Method:

Approved refunds to bank accounts, UPI, debit cards, credit cards, or other payment methods are generally processed within 5–7 business days, depending on banking and payment gateway timelines.

HungerFresh Credits:

Customers may choose to receive eligible refunds as HungerFresh Credits, which are usually processed faster and can be used for future orders on the platform.


6. Merchant & Delivery Partner Coordination

HungerFresh operates as a technology platform connecting customers, merchants, and delivery partners.

Certain refund and cancellation decisions may require coordination with the respective merchant, restaurant, grocery store, or delivery partner involved in fulfilling the order.


7. Policy Updates

HungerFresh reserves the right to modify or update this Refund & Cancellation Policy at any time.

Updated versions will be published on the App or website with the revised effective date.


8. Contact Us

HungerFresh Customer Support
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Email: mailhungerfresh@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9949959501
Support Timings: Mon – Sun, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM