Last updated: June 2026
By creating an account or using GAWA Loop (gawaloop.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the platform. GAWA Loop is operated by GAWALOOP LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company (DOS ID: 7943943). GAWALOOP LLC operates GAWA Loop as a surplus food marketplace connecting local businesses with community members.
GAWA Loop is a surplus food marketplace that connects local businesses and community organizations with community members to redistribute surplus food at steep discounts before it goes to waste. The platform facilitates reservations and pickups — GAWA Loop does not handle, transport, prepare, or take possession of any food.
Community members may create an account to browse and reserve available discounted food listings. You agree to provide accurate contact information and to honor your reservations by picking up food within the stated time window. Repeated no-shows without cancellation may result in temporary or permanent suspension of your account.
Businesses, restaurants, and community organizations must apply for an account, which is subject to manual review and approval within 24–48 hours. You agree to only post food that is safe for consumption, properly stored, accurately described, and not expired or contaminated. You agree to list food at a genuine discount from its original retail or menu price.
Approved community organizations may both post surplus food and claim food from other businesses on GAWA Loop. All the same food safety and accuracy obligations apply to community organizations as to other business accounts.
GAWA Loop does not verify, inspect, or take responsibility for the safety, quality, or content of food posted on the platform. By listing food, businesses and organizations accept full responsibility for ensuring that all food is safe for human consumption. By claiming and consuming food, community members acknowledge that GAWA Loop assumes no liability for any illness, injury, or harm arising from food obtained through the platform.
When you reserve food, you are expected to pick it up within your stated arrival window. If you cannot pick up your reservation, you must cancel using the link in your confirmation email so the food can be made available to someone else. Failing to cancel and failing to show up (a 'no-show') is tracked. Repeated no-shows result in escalating suspensions: 3 no-shows (1 week), 6 no-shows (3 weeks), 9 no-shows (8 weeks), and 12 no-shows (permanent ban).
You agree not to: post false, misleading, or fraudulent information; post food that is unsafe, expired, or contaminated; use the platform for any commercial purpose other than food sharing; harass, threaten, or discriminate against any user; attempt to circumvent account suspensions or bans; or use the platform in any way that violates applicable law.
GAWA Loop reserves the right to suspend or permanently ban any account at any time for violations of these terms, fraudulent activity, repeated no-shows, or any conduct deemed harmful to the community.
GAWA Loop is provided 'as is' without any warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the availability of food listings, the accuracy of listing descriptions, or the behavior of any user. The platform may be unavailable at times due to maintenance or technical issues.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GAWA Loop and its founders, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform, including but not limited to illness from food, missed pickups, or account suspension.
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We will update the 'Last updated' date at the top of this page when changes are made.
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at admin@gawaloop.com. GAWALOOP LLC, c/o Registered Agents Inc, 418 Broadway, Ste R, Albany, NY 12207.
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New York.
By providing your phone number and opting in to SMS notifications on the waitlist or account signup forms, you consent to receive text messages from GAWALOOP LLC (GAWA Loop) at the number you provide. Messages may include reservation confirmations, pickup reminders, new listing alerts, and service updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Reply HELP for support. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. SMS consent is not a condition of purchase.