Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know about Joep.
About Joep
What is Joep?▼
Joep is an AI phone agent built for hospitality. He answers inbound calls, handles reservations and orders, answers FAQs and hands off to a human when needed.
Is Joep really AI, or a human?▼
Joep is an AI assistant. He announces this at the start of every call. That is required under the EU AI Act (Art. 50) and aligns with our brand value of transparency.
Which languages does Joep speak?▼
Joep speaks Dutch, English, German and French. He auto-detects the caller’s preferred language.
How does Joep sound?▼
Joep has a warm, professional voice. You can choose from several voice options. A custom brand voice (voice clone) is available on the Custom plan.
Implementation
How long does implementation take?▼
Most customers are live within one business day. We configure your menu, opening hours and call flow.
Do I need technical know-how?▼
No. We handle everything. You only need to forward or port your phone number.
Does Joep work with my current POS?▼
Integrations with Untill, Lightspeed, MplusKASSA, Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats are in development. In the meantime Joep works standalone and forwards orders by email or WhatsApp.
Can Joep take reservations without a booking system?▼
Yes. Joep can keep reservations in a log and notify you by WhatsApp or email.
Privacy & GDPR
Is Joep GDPR-compliant?▼
Yes. All data is processed in line with GDPR. Data is hosted in the EU (Frankfurt). We provide a standard data processing agreement (DPA).
Are calls recorded?▼
Calls are recorded for quality purposes. Callers are notified at the start of the call. Recordings are retained for 30–90 days (configurable).
What happens to allergen info callers share?▼
Allergen info is processed minimally. Only as far as needed to process the order.
Can I get a data processing agreement?▼
Yes. A standard DPA is available for all plans and is published on our website.
Pricing & subscription
What does Joep cost?▼
The subscription is €100 per month per location, with everything included. Pay yearly for a 10% discount. One-time setup fee: €350.
Any overage charges per call?▼
No. Unlimited inbound calls. No surprises.
Can I cancel at any time?▼
The monthly plan is cancellable monthly. A yearly plan runs for 12 months.
What if I have multiple locations?▼
For multi-location and a custom SLA we offer the Custom plan. Get in touch for a quote.