These terms and conditions ("Terms and Conditions") shall govern the booking of a App made through BaraBara App on the BaraBara App ("Book a App" or "Booking a App", and references to a App booked by you shall be referred to as "your Booking") and the performance of the App to the selected destination by the Driver (hereinafter defined) ("Service(s)") and shall be the legally binding document between you and BaraBara ("BaraBara App, us, our, we").
For the avoidance of doubt, our Services includes on-demand App hailing services ("App Hailing Services") which also may be booked in-advance, and services to and from the relevant airports of the jurisdictions in which this BaraBara Airport Transfer is available ("App Airport Transfer Services"). Unless otherwise specified, the terms in this Terms and Conditions shall apply to both App Hailing Services and App Airport Transfer Services.
By Booking BaraBara App and using the Services, you are deemed to have read, understood and expressly agreed to be bound by this Terms and Conditions, which may be amended, modified, added, deleted and corrected at any time. Therefore, we would advise you to review this Terms and Conditions periodically to be aware of such changes.
Further, you agree and accept that the updated Terms and Conditions shall supersede all previous versions of the Terms and Conditions with automatic effect once they are posted on the BaraBara App (the "App") and/or the airasia.com website (together with the App, referred to as "Platform"), without any further action by us and that you shall be bound by the terms of the most recent version of the Terms and Conditions found on the Platform.
In addition to this Terms and Conditions, you shall also be bound by the terms of use and privacy statement of BaraBara, which may be amended and revised from time to time.
You acknowledge that the BaraBara channel on the App is only a platform for you to Book with an available driver. Further, you agree that the Services are performed and fulfilled by a driver who is an independent third party and not an employee of BaraBara ("Driver").
Book via App (car, motorcycle or tukutuku)
- To Book via App, you must have the legal capacity to be bound by this Terms and Conditions and that you are at least eighteen (18) years old. As and when requested, you shall provide us with your personal identification document for security and identity verification purposes.
- You are responsible to provide all information required in the Platform for the purpose of provision and fulfillment of the Service and to update your personal information in the Platform from time to time to ensure it is accurate and current.
- As and when requested to do so, you shall provide the actual number of passengers when you Book via the App. You further acknowledge and agree that if the number of passengers is untrue or inaccurate, the Driver is entitled to cancel your Booking and may charge a Cancellation Fee as per the Cancellation Policy as set out below.
- You will have the option to consent and allow access for the App to the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS). We recommend that you provide your consent so the App will be able to indicate locations accurately.
- You shall select the correct pick-up and/or drop-off locations before you confirm to Book a App.
- Changes in pick-up and/or drop-off locations are not allowed. Kindly ensure that your pick-up and/or drop-off locations are accurate prior to Booking a App. Should you wish to change your pick-up and/or drop-off locations, kindly cancel your Booking, and book a new App with the accurate location.
- For App Hailing Services:
- To Book via App, you will need to have BaraBara account and log on to the BaraBara account. You can register to be a BaraBara user
- You are advised to confirm to Book App only when you are ready to travel.
- For App Airport Transfer Services:
- You may Book a App for Airport Transfer Service anytime from 24 hours to 6 months before your trip.
PAYMENT
For App Hailing Services:
- All prices listed on our App are inclusive of taxes and petrol. You are required to make payment for the charges incurred for the provision of the Service including any Additional Surcharges (defined below).
- You may select the method of payment at the time of Book via App, which may be in the form of cash, Card, e-Wallet or one of the automated payment methods made available on the App from time to time. Any method of payment so selected is non-changeable and irrevocable.
- Despite selecting cash or e-Wallet as the method of Payment, you are advised to register at least one valid automated payment method in the App prior to Book a App. Automated payment methods shall be in the form of credit card or debit card ("Card").
- You shall register a valid Card that belongs to you in accordance with the step-by-step instructions as provided in the App. In the event the Card belongs to another person, you hereby warrant and represent that you have obtained the permission from such person to use the Card for the payment of the Service. You agree that we may verify and authenticate the Card details when you first register the Card in the App as well as when you Book via App.
- If the tipping feature is available in the App, you may pre-set a default "tip" amount when you Book a App. This will automatically be included in the total payment due after the Service has been provided, and is given to the Driver.
- We may, in our sole discretion, create promotional codes that may be redeemed for the booking of the Services, subject to any additional terms that BaraBara establishes on a per promotional code basis.
- Passengers should not remit any additional payment to the Driver apart from the total payable amount reflected in the App. BaraBara's records will be the source of truth and we shall not be responsible for any dispute of payment exceeding the total amount payable reflected in the App.
For App Airport Transfer Services:
- All prices listed on our Platform are inclusive of taxes, toll and petrol. You are required to make payment for the charges incurred for the provision of the Service including any Additional Surcharges (defined below).
- Payment for Booking App for App Airport Transfer Services shall only be in the form of credit card or debit card ("Card").
- You shall register a valid Card that belongs to you in accordance with the step-by-step instructions as provided in the Platform. In the event the Card belongs to another person, you hereby warrant and represent that you have obtained the permission from such person to use the Card for the payment of the Service. You agree that we may verify and authenticate the Card details when you first register the Card in the Platform as well as when you Book a App.
Additional Surcharges: Please note that certain trips may be subject to additional charges which includes, but are not limited to, peak hour surcharges, toll charges, airport surcharges such as pick-up or drop-off fees, mandatory charges, parking, congestion zone charges and any other applicable charges that may arise during the trip ("Additional Surcharges"). The exact amount of these Additional Surcharges will be calculated and displayed in your Booking summary at the end of the trip. By confirming your Booking, you agree to pay any applicable Additional Surcharges in addition to the base fare.
Pick-up Time
For App Hailing Services
- In the event that the Driver has been waiting for longer than five (5) minutes, the Driver has the right to terminate your Booking.
For App Airport Transfer Services
- The Drivers will be available at the pick-up location at the pick-up time. In case you are delayed during the immigration, baggage claim, or custom process, our Drivers will wait for you at no cost in accordance with our free waiting time policy as follow:
- Airport pick-up: 80 minutes
- Airport drop-off: 17 minutes
- In case of delays and you require more time, it is advised for you to contact the Drivers to inquire about extending the waiting period. Additional charges may apply after the mentioned waiting times (subject to the partner's policy).
- Should there be changes on your flight arrival schedule (early or delayed) that affect your scheduled pick-up time, you are strongly advised to contact the Drivers to update the pick-up time.
- If the flight is delayed by more than 2 (two) hours and in case the Driver has canceled your Booking, we/the partner will do our best to find a replacement Driver if the original Driver cannot fulfill the new pick up time. If no Driver is available within 2 (two) hours of your scheduled pick-up time, your Booking will automatically be canceled and you will be entitled to a refund.
CANCELLATION POLICY
For App Hailing Services
- You may cancel your Booking at any time before a Driver is assigned to you.
- If you decide to cancel your Booking or do not show up at the designated location where the Driver is supposed to pick you up, you agree that you may be charged a fee ("Cancellation Charges") which will be reflected in your next Booking as stipulated in this cancellation policy.
- For advance bookings, if there is a cancellation or the Driver has canceled your Booking, we/ the partner will do our best to find a replacement Driver. If no Driver is available for your scheduled pick-up time, your Booking will automatically be canceled and you may apply for a refund. However, we shall not be responsible or liable for any missed flights due to such cancellation.
- If you feel you were incorrectly charged a Cancellation Charges, you may contact BaraBara App's chat support available in the App. BaraBara App reserves its absolute discretion to any refunds to you.
For App Airport Transfer Services
- You may cancel your App Airport Transfer Services booking without charges anytime up to 24 hours before your scheduled pick-up time, and you will be entitled to a refund. Any cancellation less than 24 hours before your scheduled pick-up time will not be refundable.
Refund
- Subject to your entitlement to refunds in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, If you wish to apply for a refund, you may do so in accordance with the BaraBara App refund policy.
- Refund for all mode of payments;
- Submission of refund shall be made to BaraBara App's chat support and our team will be in touch with you for an investigation for approval.
- All refunds shall be made via the original payment mechanism and to the person who made the payment. Where the original payment mechanism is in cash, you will provide us with the bank account details for us to process the refund.
Rights and Obligations
- This Service can be procured by you for yourself or for the use by other persons with or without your company. Should you procure the Service for another person without your company, you shall ensure such person must have attained the minimum age of 12 years old to be an unaccompanied passenger ("Unaccompanied Minor"). Further, you agree that you shall assume the primary responsibility of the conduct and/or behavior of such person during the use of the Service including the Unaccompanied Minor;
- You shall behave appropriately and in good manners and shall not discriminate against or harass anyone on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age or sexual orientation;
- You shall not request your Driver to speed or commit traffic violations, including dropping off and/or picking up at illegal or unsafe locations.
- You shall always wear seat belts at all times during the Service provision and shall ensure such other persons traveling with or without you to do the same. If you are travelling with children or babies, you shall be responsible to ensure that the appropriate safety measures as per the applicable laws are in place throughout the provision of the Service.
- You must abide by the Standard Operating Procedures ("SOP") set by the relevant regulatory authorities, including but not limited to, the number of passenger(s) allowed in the vehicle and wearing face masks. The Driver has the option to reject your Booking should you not follow the relevant SOP.
- You shall be penalized by law for any attempts to vandalize, damage, theft or robbery to the Driver's vehicle.
- In the event that you suspect your Driver to be under the influence of illegal substances, you have the right to terminate the Service and report to the local authorities and/or us.
- In the event of an emergency, you shall contact the authorities first. Once all parties are safe and the authorities have been contacted, you may report the incident to us. For avoidance of doubt, there is an "SOS" feature available in the App which allows you to contact the authorities in the event of an emergency.
- You reserve the right to cancel your Booking at any time before the commencement of Service. However, such cancellation may be subject to a Cancellation Charges or Cancellation Policy as stipulated above in this Terms and Conditions.
- You must ensure that face masks are to be worn at all times by you and the Driver in order to prevent the infection and spread of diseases.
- You shall be responsible for your own personal belongings. We will not compensate for any losses suffered for loss of personal belongings.
- You are not allowed to contact your Driver after the Service has completed. Except in the event that you necessarily believe that you have lost an item, you may contact your Driver and arrange for a collection.
- Upon completion of the Service, you shall have the option to rate your Driver and to provide feedback.
Miscellaneous
- These Terms and Conditions will prevail over any inconsistent terms, conditions, provisions or representations contained in any other promotional materials regarding Goochil App. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms in this Terms and Conditions and other provisions or materials, this Terms and Conditions shall prevail.
- We shall not be liable for any failure to comply with or for any delay in performing our obligations where the failure is caused by something outside our reasonable control. Such circumstances shall include, but not limited to, weather conditions, fire, flood, hurricane, strike, industrial dispute, war, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, epidemic and pandemic as pronounced by the World Health Organization, inevitable accidents, supervening legislation or any other circumstances of whatsoever nature beyond the control of ours.
- We reserve the right at its sole discretion to vary, delete or add to any of the Terms and Conditions contained herein and/or cancel, terminate or suspend your Booking from time to time without any prior notice, and such revised terms and conditions will be posted on the Platform immediately. For the avoidance of doubt, cancellation, termination or suspension by us of your access to the App or Booking shall not entitle you to any claim or compensation against us for any and all losses or damage howsoever arising, whether or not we or you have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.
- You agree to defend and indemnify us and any of our officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any claims, causes of action, demands, recoveries, losses, damages, fines, penalties or other costs or expenses of any kind or nature including but not limited to reasonable legal fees, brought by third parties, including the Driver, as a result of your breach of this Terms and Conditions and your violation of any rights or applicable laws.
- We shall bear no responsibility for any damage, loss (including but not limited to direct, indirect and consequential loss), liability, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by you) in connection with the Service, the promotion of this Service, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law).
- These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of DRC and any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be heard and finally resolved in the courts of DRC.
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
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