Host Terms

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Welcome to Dine with the African.

These Host Terms & Conditions and Participation Agreement (“Host Terms”) govern the relationship between Dine with the African (“DWA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) and individuals, families, chefs, cultural practitioners, guides, experience providers, and other approved persons or organizations (“Host”, “you”, or “your”) who participate in or provide experiences arranged through Dine with the African.

By applying to become a Host, accepting a booking, or providing an experience through Dine with the African, you agree to comply with these Host Terms, our Code of Conduct, Safety Standards, Privacy Policy, and any other policies applicable to your participation.

These Host Terms should be read carefully before accepting any booking.

ABOUT DINE WITH THE AFRICAN

Dine with the African is a cultural hospitality
and experience platform designed to connect visitors with authentic African
people, families, communities, culture, food, heritage, businesses, and
carefully curated experiences

Our services may include:
• Family Dining Experiences
• Cultural Immersion Experiences
• African Cooking Experiences
• Ghana Chocolate-Making Experiences
• Heritage & Diaspora Experiences
• Tours & Discovery Experiences
• Airport Transit Experiences
• Business Tourism
• Executive Networking Experiences
• Premium Cultural Experiences
• Invitation-Only Experiences
• Bespoke and customized experiences

Dine with the African may facilitate introductions, bookings, matching, payments, coordination, customer support, marketing, and other services related to these experiences.

WHO IS A HOST

For purposes of these Host Terms, a Host may include an
approved.

• Individual
• Family or household
• Home dining host
• Cook or chef
• Chocolatier
• Cultural practitioner
• Storyteller
• Artist or creative
• Tour or experience provider
• Community representative
• Business professional
• Industry expert
• Entrepreneur
• Executive
• Cultural ambassador
• Other person or organization approved to participate in an experience

Not all Hosts provide the same services.

Additional agreements or requirements may apply depending on the type of experience offered.

BOOKINGS

Submitting a Host application does not guarantee
acceptance.

Dine with the African reserves the right to review and approve Hosts based on criteria including:
• Suitability
• Experience
• Communication skills
• Hospitality standards
• Safety
• Location
• Facilities
• Cultural knowledge
• Professionalism
• Guest feedback
• Background or identity verification, where appropriate
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Dine with the African may request additional information before approving a Host. We reserve the right to approve, reject, suspend, or discontinue a Host’s participation where reasonably necessary to protect guests, the business, other Hosts, partners, or the reputation of Dine with the African .

ACCURACY OF HOST INFORMATION

Hosts must provide accurate and current information.

This may include:
• Full name
• Contact details
• Residential or business address
• Identification information
• Host profile information
• Photographs
• Languages spoken
• Dietary capabilities
• Accessibility information
• Household information relevant to hosting
• Professional qualifications, where applicable
• Experience descriptions

Hosts must notify Dine with the African if any important information changes.
False, misleading, incomplete, or fraudulent information may result in suspension or termination.

HOST RESPONSIBILITIES

Hosts are expected to provide experiences professionally, safely, respectfully, and in accordance with the confirmed booking.

Hosts must:
• Be prepared before guests arrive
• Be available at the agreed time
• Provide the experience substantially as described
• Treat guests respectfully
• Maintain appropriate hygiene
• Provide a safe environment
• Communicate relevant safety information
• Respect guest privacy
• Inform Dine with the African of any significant problem
• Follow agreed dietary and allergy requirements where reasonably possible
• Comply with applicable laws

Hosts should remember that they represent both themselves and the Dine with the African experience.

FAMILY DINING HOST STANDARDS

Hosts providing Family Dining Experiences agree to create a welcoming and respectful environment for guests.

The experience should focus on:

• Authentic hospitality
• Cultural exchange
• Conversation
• Food
• Storytelling
• Mutual respect

Hosts must ensure that the home or dining environment is reasonably clean, safe, and suitable for receiving guests.
Hosts should provide the agreed meal and refreshments according to the confirmed booking.
Hosts should not pressure guests to purchase products, provide money, make donations, invest in businesses, or participate in activities that were not part of the confirmed experience.

FOOD SAFETY AND ALLERGIES

Hosts serving food must take reasonable precautions regarding:
• Food hygiene
• Safe food storage
• Food preparation
• Cooking temperatures
• Cross-contamination
• Clean utensils and preparation areas

Hosts must make reasonable efforts to follow dietary requirements communicated by Dine with the African.

Hosts must immediately inform Dine with the African if they cannot safely accommodate a disclosed allergy or dietary requirement.
Guests with severe allergies may require additional arrangements.
Hosts must never knowingly misrepresent the ingredients contained in food or beverages.

ALCOHOL

Where alcoholic beverages are provided, Hosts must act responsibly and comply with applicable laws

Hosts must not:

• Provide alcohol to persons below the applicable legal drinking age
• Pressure guests to consume alcohol
• Become intoxicated while responsible for hosting guests
• Permit alcohol consumption to create an unsafe environment

Dine with the African reserves the right to prohibit alcohol at selected experiences.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Guest safety is a priority. Hosts must take reasonable steps to identify and minimize foreseeable risks associated with their experience.

Where appropriate, Hosts should:

• Explain relevant safety procedures
• Know appropriate emergency contact numbers
• Be aware of nearby medical facilities; • Report serious incidents immediately
• Cooperate with emergency services where necessary

Illegal drugs and unlawful activities are prohibited during Dine with the African experiences.
Hosts must not knowingly expose guests to dangerous, illegal, or materially undisclosed activities.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE GUESTS

Where children participate in an experience, they must remain under the supervision of their parent, guardian, or responsible adult unless a different arrangement has been expressly agreed.

Hosts should take reasonable care when experiences involve:
• Children
• Elderly guests
• Guests with disabilities
• Guests with accessibility requirements

Hosts must inform Dine with the African if their home or experience is unsuitable for particular accessibility requirements.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Hosts occupy a position of trust.

Hosts must not engage in:
• Harassment
• Sexual harassment
• Discrimination
• Threatening behavior
• Intimidation
• Violence
• Hate speech
• Exploitation
• Illegal activity
• Inappropriate sexual or romantic conduct during an experience
• Conduct that could reasonably make a guest feel unsafe

Serious violations may result in immediate removal from Dine with the African.

DISCRIMINATION

Dine with the African welcomes guests from different countries, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, religions, genders, ages, and walks of life.

Hosts must treat guests fairly and respectfully.
Unlawful discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

Hosts may, however, communicate legitimate limitations relevant to safety, accessibility, dietary requirements, capacity, or the nature of an experience.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website including:
• Text
• Images
• Logos
• Videos
• Graphics
• Branding
is the property of Dine with the African unless otherwise stated.
Unauthorized use is prohibited.

PRIVACY

Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to the collection and processing of information necessary to provide our services.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dine with the African shall not be liable for:

• Personal injury
• Loss of property
• Theft
• Travel disruptions
• Business losses
• Indirect damages
• Consequential damages
Our maximum liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the guest for the relevant booking.

INSURANCE

Guests are strongly encouraged to obtain:

• Travel insurance
• Medical insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Trip cancellation insurance
Dine with the African does not provide insurance coverage for guests.

WEBSITE USE

Users agree not to:

• Hack the website
• Distribute malware
• Submit false information
• Interfere with website operations
• Misuse contact forms
Violations may result in restricted access.

MODIFICATIONS

Dine with the African reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on the website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ghana.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dine with the African

Email:
info@dinewiththeafrican.com

Bookings:
bookings@dinewiththeafrican.com

Hosts:
hosts@dinewiththeafrican.com

Phone:
+233 XXX XXX XXX