Terms of Service

Effective Date: 12/10/2025
Owner/Operator: McMethods — Sole Proprietorship (United States)
Contact: jay@mcmethods.me

1. Introduction

Welcome to McMethods (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
By accessing or using the McMethods website, mobile apps, in-person ordering services, or any related features (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”).

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

You must be 13 years or older to use McMethods. Users under 18 require parental or guardian consent.

2. No Affiliation With McDonald’s

McMethods is an independent business.
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with McDonald’s Corporation, any McDonald’s franchise, or their subsidiaries.

All McDonald’s trademarks, menu items, and branding remain the property of McDonald’s Corporation.

McMethods simply places orders at McDonald’s on behalf of users at a discounted rate determined by McMethods.

3. How McMethods Works

McMethods acts as the merchant of record, meaning:

• You pay McMethods directly.
  
  

• McMethods places your order at McDonald’s on your behalf.
  
  

• You pick up your order at the McDonald’s location you selected.
  
  

Pricing is set solely by McMethods and may differ from McDonald’s listed prices.

4. Payments

We accept:

• Cash App (Nationwide customers + HS/CTC students)
  
  

• Apple Pay (HS/CTC students only)
  
  

• In-person cash (HS/CTC students only)
  
  

By submitting payment, you authorize McMethods to place an order on your behalf.

Payments are non-refundable (see Section 8).

5. Accounts & Registration

Users may optionally create an account to access deals and place orders.

When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

Account management and authentication are handled by AuthPro, a third-party service.

6. User Responsibilities

By using McMethods, you agree:

• To provide accurate store location, pickup instructions, and any required order information
  
  

• To pick up your order promptly
  
  

• Not to misuse, reverse-engineer, or exploit the Service
  
  

• Not to engage in fraudulent chargebacks or payment disputes
  
  

• Not to harass or abuse staff or operators
  
  

McMethods reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

7. Order Accuracy & Food Quality

McMethods places orders as submitted by the customer.

Because food is prepared by McDonald’s, McMethods is not responsible for:

• Taste, freshness, or quality of food
  
  

• Changes in restaurant availability
  
  

• Delays caused by McDonald’s or its staff
  
  

• Incorrect preparation by McDonald’s
  
  

However, an exchange policy is available (Section 8).

8. Refund & Exchange Policy

No Refunds

All payments to McMethods are non-refundable.

Exchanges (Same-Day Only)

Items may be eligible for same-day replacement or exchange only if:

• The wrong item was received
  
  

• Items are missing
  
  

• The item is unsafe, spoiled, or in unacceptable condition
  
  

Not Eligible for Exchange

• Food that has been partially or fully eaten
  
  

• Items ordered incorrectly by the customer
  
  

• Changes of mind or personal taste preferences
  
  

• Delayed pickup
  
  

Exchange Procedure

You must contact McMethods immediately through:

• Instagram
  
  

• Individual staff Snapchat accounts
  
  

• In-person (for HS/CTC students)
  
  

You may be required to provide a photo.
McMethods will then either:

• Replace the item
  
  

• Exchange it for an item of equal value
  
  

All decisions are made at McMethods’ sole discretion. Abuse of the exchange system may result in refusal of service.

9. Pricing & Promotional Deals

McMethods may offer member-only discounts, pricing, or promotions.
Prices may change at any time without notice.

McMethods is not obligated to honor expired deals or incorrectly input promo information.

10. Third-Party Services

McMethods uses third-party platforms for various functions:

• AuthPro – Account management
  
  

• Vercel – Technical hosting and order processing infrastructure
  
  

• McDonald’s ordering system – For order placement on your behalf
  
  

These services have their own independent terms and privacy policies.
McMethods is not responsible for outages or failures of third-party services.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by U.S. law:

McMethods is not liable for:

• Food preparation errors
  
  

• Pickup issues
  
  

• Delays or restaurant closures
  
  

• Damages resulting from late, missing, or incorrect orders
  
  

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  
  

• Loss of profits or data
  
  

Your sole remedy is the exchange policy described earlier.

12. Arbitration & Disputes

Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in your state of residence, not through litigation.

You waive your right to participate in class-action lawsuits.

13. Changes to Terms

McMethods may update these Terms at any time.
Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

14. Contact

For questions, concerns, or support:
jay@mcmethods.me