Terms of Service

Last updated: 17 June 2026 Effective date: 17 June 2026

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") form a binding agreement between you and Wize Tech Pte Ltd, a private limited company incorporated in the Republic of Singapore (ACRA), operating the Guruvice platform ("Guruvice", "we", "us", "our"). The Terms govern your access to and use of our mobile applications, web services, AI assistant (delivered via Telegram), and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing, creating an account on, or using the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.


1. Definitions


2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to create an account or use the Services. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2.2 Account Registration

To use most features of the Services you must register an account. You agree to:

2.3 Verification (Gurus)

Gurus may be required to complete identity, qualification, and background verification before being able to offer paid services. We reserve the right to require additional verification at any time and to limit, suspend, or remove a Guru's profile if verification fails or if any submitted information is inaccurate or misleading.

2.4 One Person, One Account

You may not maintain more than one account, transfer your account to anyone else, or use the account of another person.


3. The Services

3.1 Nature of Guruvice

Guruvice operates a marketplace that connects independent Gurus with Learners. Guruvice is not the provider of the services offered by Gurus. Gurus are independent third parties; they are not our employees, partners, agents, or representatives. Guruvice is not a party to the agreements between Gurus and Learners regarding session content, instruction, advice, or outcomes.

3.2 Our Role

We provide the platform, payment escrow, session delivery infrastructure, and dispute support, but the Guru is solely responsible for the lawful, professional, and competent conduct of their services. Learners are solely responsible for assessing whether a particular Guru is suitable for their needs and for their own conduct during sessions.

3.3 Service Availability

We strive to keep the Services available 24/7, but we make no guarantee of uninterrupted availability. The Services may be unavailable for planned maintenance, due to factors beyond our control, or for other reasons. We will give reasonable advance notice of planned maintenance where practical.


4. Sessions

4.1 Booking and Confirmation

Learners may browse available Gurus and book Sessions through the Services. A Session is confirmed when payment is captured (or, for prepaid Packages, when the booking is created and a Package credit is consumed). The Guru is then committed to deliver the Session at the booked time.

4.2 Joining

Sessions are delivered through our in-app real-time audio/video infrastructure (Agora.io). Both parties are expected to:

4.3 Late Arrivals

If a participant does not join within ten (10) minutes of the booked start time without prior notice, the other party may end the Session. The Demerit Point System (Section 11) may apply to no-shows and persistent lateness.

4.4 Cancellation and No-Shows (Learner)

Learners may cancel a 1:1 Session free of charge up to 12 hours before the Session start; the card hold is released in full. Within 12 hours of the start, cancellation is not available — the Session is committed.

A no-show is subject to the ten (10) minute grace period in Section 4.3:

4.5 Cancellation by the Guru

If a Guru cancels a Session for any reason other than a documented emergency:

If the Guru cancels for a documented emergency (illness, family emergency, or similar) and offers a reschedule that the Learner accepts, no demerit points apply.

4.6 Rescheduling

Either party may propose a rescheduling. A rescheduling is effective only when the other party accepts. Unaccepted rescheduling proposals do not change the original booking time.

4.7 Recording

By default, Sessions are not recorded. If a Session is recorded, all participants must consent before recording begins. Recordings (where they exist) are stored encrypted and are accessible only to the participants and to our authorised personnel for safety and quality-assurance purposes.


5. Instant Sessions

5.1 What Are Instant Sessions

Instant Sessions allow a Learner to request a live Session from a specific currently-available Guru without pre-booking, typically for urgent or ad-hoc consultation. The request goes to that Guru only; it is not re-offered to other Gurus.

5.2 Guru Availability

Gurus opt into Instant Session availability through their settings. While "Instant On", they are committing to be available to accept incoming requests within a short window.

5.3 Accept and Join Windows

A Guru has 2 minutes to accept an incoming Instant Session request. Once accepted, both parties have 5 minutes to join. To prevent unanswered requests from harming Learners' experience:

5.4 Cancellation and Refunds

Once an Instant Session is accepted, neither party can cancel — if someone cannot make it, the 5-minute join window simply closes. Outcomes are:


6. Webinars

6.1 What Are Webinars

Webinars are one-to-many live broadcasts hosted by Gurus, with Learners attending as participants. Webinars may be free or paid.

6.2 Minimum and Maximum Attendees

A Guru may set a minimum attendee count for the Webinar to proceed (typically to ensure the event is viable) and a maximum attendee count. If the minimum is not met by a configured time before the start:

6.3 Webinar Cancellation

Webinar registrations cannot be cancelled by the Learner once booked — this gives the host a confirmed headcount. A Learner is refunded only if:

A Guru no-show on a confirmed Webinar fully refunds all registrants (and incurs demerit points). A registered Learner who does not attend forfeits the seat (no refund).

6.4 Recording Distribution

Where a Webinar is recorded (with consent of the host), the recording may be made available to paid registrants after the live event. Distribution beyond paid registrants requires the host Guru's explicit permission.


7. Promotional Webinars

A Guru may host Promotional Webinars: free webinars used to introduce new Learners to the Guru's expertise and offerings. Promotional Webinars are subject to additional rules:

We reserve the right to limit the frequency of Promotional Webinars a Guru may host and to remove Promotional Webinar privileges from Gurus who abuse the feature.


8. Packages

8.1 What Are Packages

A Package is a pre-purchased set of Sessions with a specific Guru, typically offered at a discount to single-Session pricing.

8.2 Payment and Validity

The Learner pays the full Package price upfront. Funds are held in escrow and released to the Guru session-by-session as each Session is completed; each Session consumes one credit from the Package.

Packages have a validity period set by the Guru. Unused credits expire at the end of the validity period — but, on expiry, each unused credit is refunded (see Section 8.3).

8.3 Package Refunds

8.4 Package Extensions

A Guru may, at their discretion, grant a Package validity extension. In addition, the platform automatically extends a Package's validity when a Guru misses or cancels a Session, so lost time is not taken from the Learner.


9. Payments and Payouts

9.1 Payment by Learners

Payment for Sessions, Webinars, and Packages is taken at the time of booking (or, for Packages, at the time of purchase). We currently process card payments via Stripe. We may add additional payment methods over time, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayNow (Singapore), UPI (India), and other regionally relevant payment rails. Each method is subject to that provider's own terms and conditions.

9.2 Currency and Exchange

Supported currencies are Singapore Dollar (SGD), Indian Rupee (INR), US Dollar (USD) and British Pound (GBP). Learners are charged in their own local currency.

For cross-currency bookings, Guruvice performs the conversion using Wise exchange rates plus a 2% buffer to cover rate movement between checkout and settlement. The rate used is shown before you pay. Conversion is not left to your card issuer.

9.3 Fees

Learners see the total before paying. On top of the Guru's price, a service fee applies:

The fixed fee varies by currency (e.g. S$0.50 / $0.30 / £0.20 / ₹3.00).

Gurus are paid their set price less a platform commission of 5% (1:1 Sessions, Instant Sessions and Packages) or 9% (Webinars). The platform fee covers session delivery infrastructure, customer support, trust and safety operations, and ongoing platform development.

9.4 Payment Processor Fees

Payment-processing fees are covered by the service fee the Learner pays at checkout and are not separately deducted from the Guru's payout.

9.5 Payouts to Gurus

Earnings from a completed Session or Webinar become payout-eligible after a 4-day window (so any refunds can settle first). Once a Guru's available balance reaches the per-currency minimum (S$100 / ₹3,000 / $100 / £100), the Guru may request a payout, which Guruvice reviews and approves, then sends via Wise Payments Ltd — using local rails such as PayNow in Singapore and UPI in India, and bank transfer elsewhere. The Wise transfer fee is absorbed by Guruvice — the Guru receives their full net earnings.

You are responsible for providing accurate payout details and for ensuring you are authorised to receive payments in the manner specified. We are not responsible for losses arising from incorrect payout information.

9.6 Refunds

Refunds are processed through the original payment method where possible, and typically appear on your statement within 5-10 business days, subject to your bank's processing times.

9.7 Taxes

You are responsible for any taxes (including income tax, goods and services tax / value-added tax, and any withholding) that apply to your activity on the Services. We may collect tax information and may withhold or remit taxes where required by law. We provide records of your transactions to support your tax compliance.


10. Content and Conduct

10.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you create on or upload to the Services (such as your profile, bio, messages, reviews, and session materials). By posting Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, store, transmit, display, and use the Content as necessary to operate and improve the Services and to enforce our Terms.

10.2 Permitted Use

Content you post must:

10.3 Reviews

Reviews must be honest, based on first-hand experience, and free of personal attacks. We may remove reviews that violate these rules, contain personal information, or appear to be fake or incentivised.

10.4 Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to:

10.5 Reporting

If you witness or are subjected to any violation of these rules, please report it via the in-app reporting feature or contact us at contact@guruvice.com. We take all reports seriously and investigate promptly.


11. Demerit Point System

To maintain the quality and reliability of the Services, we operate a Demerit Point System for Gurus. Demerit points are issued for behaviours that harm Learners or the platform, including:

11.1 Tiers

TierTriggerConsequence
Good StandingDefault stateAll platform features available
WarningInitial demerit thresholdEmail notification with guidance on improvement; full features remain
At RiskHigher demerit thresholdReduced visibility in search results; restricted access to promotional features
SuspendedHighest demerit thresholdAccount temporarily suspended; existing bookings honoured where possible, no new bookings accepted; reinstatement subject to review

Specific thresholds and timeframes are published in the in-app Guru handbook and may be updated from time to time.

11.2 Appeals

A Guru who believes a demerit point was issued in error may appeal at appeals@guruvice.com (or via the in-app appeal flow). Appeals are reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. Decisions are final and at our discretion, but we commit to handling appeals in good faith and on the basis of evidence.

11.3 Demerit Decay

Demerit points decay (drop off) twelve (12) months after they are issued, provided no related new demerit has been issued in the interim.


12. The AI Assistant (Telegram Bot)

12.1 Optional Service

The Guruvice AI Assistant is an optional service delivered through Telegram. Linking the Assistant is entirely voluntary.

12.2 Linking and Unlinking

You may link the Assistant by following the in-app instructions, which produce a single-use, time-limited link code that you enter in our Telegram bot. You may unlink at any time by sending /stop in Telegram.

12.3 What the Assistant Does

The Assistant provides:

12.4 Acceptable Use of the Assistant

The Assistant is for your personal use only. You agree not to:

12.5 Google Calendar Integration

If you opt in to the Google Calendar integration:

See our Privacy Policy Section 9 for the full disclosure of our Google API usage and our adherence to the Google API Services User Data Policy.

12.6 No Reliance on Assistant for Critical Decisions

The Assistant is a convenience feature. It is not a substitute for managing your schedule and obligations through Guruvice's primary applications. We are not liable for any consequences arising from your reliance on, or non-receipt of, an Assistant message, including missed Sessions, missed reminders, or undetected conflicts. Always treat the in-app calendar as authoritative.

12.7 Termination of the Assistant

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Assistant at any time, in whole or in part, with reasonable notice where practical. Discontinuation of the Assistant does not affect the rest of the Services.


13. Intellectual Property

13.1 Our IP

The Services, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, marks, and other content created by us, are owned by Wize Tech Pte Ltd and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. "Guruvice" and our associated logos and marks are trademarks of Wize Tech Pte Ltd. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in our intellectual property except for the limited licence to use the Services as set out in Section 13.3.

13.2 Your IP

You retain ownership of the content you create on the Services. The licence you grant us is described in Section 10.1.

13.3 Limited Licence to Use the Services

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable licence to access and use the Services for their intended purpose. This licence does not include any right to:

13.4 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide us about the Services are non-confidential, and we may use them without restriction or compensation to you.

13.5 DMCA / Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on the Services infringes your copyright, send a notice that includes the elements required by the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) (or the equivalent in your jurisdiction) to contact@guruvice.com. We will respond promptly to valid notices.


14. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, share, store, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.


15. Disclaimers

15.1 No Warranty

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, or that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

15.2 No Warranty About Gurus or Learners

We do not warrant the qualifications, advice, conduct, or trustworthiness of any User. While we conduct reasonable verification, we cannot guarantee that any Guru is competent for any particular purpose or that any Learner will conduct themselves professionally. Engage with Users at your own risk and exercise reasonable judgment.

15.3 Professional Advice

Nothing on the Services is, or should be taken as, professional advice (medical, legal, financial, psychological, or otherwise). You should consult a duly licensed and qualified professional in your jurisdiction before acting on any information you receive through the Services.

15.4 No Reliance on the AI Assistant

Section 12.6 sets out our position on reliance on the AI Assistant: it is a convenience, not an authoritative system of record.


16. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

16.1 Excluded Damages

In no event will Wize Tech Pte Ltd or its directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors be liable for any:

even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages, and regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, statute, or otherwise).

16.2 Aggregate Cap

Our aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, in any twelve-month period, is limited to the greater of:

16.3 Consumer Rights Preserved

Nothing in this Section 16 limits or excludes liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded under your jurisdiction's consumer protection laws. In particular, if you are a "consumer" under the law of your jurisdiction (for example, the United Kingdom's Consumer Rights Act 2015 or India's Consumer Protection Act 2019), nothing in these Terms limits the statutory rights you have as a consumer.


17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wize Tech Pte Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, and licensors from and against any claim, demand, loss, liability, damage, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

We may, at our sole discretion, assume control of the defence of any claim subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defence.


18. Termination

18.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Services at any time. You may close your account by following the in-app account deletion process or by contacting contact@guruvice.com. Account closure is subject to the resolution of any outstanding obligations (such as Sessions you are scheduled to host, refunds owed, or sums owing to us).

18.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account, with or without notice, if:

18.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:


19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you should stop using the Services and may close your account in accordance with Section 18.1.


20. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

20.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.

20.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services (each, a "Dispute") will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore, except as set out in Section 20.4.

20.3 Informal Resolution

Before submitting a Dispute to formal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve it informally by contacting us at contact@guruvice.com. We will endeavour to respond within 30 days. Many Disputes can be resolved without formal proceedings.

20.4 Consumer Rights Preservation

If you are a consumer:

20.5 No Class Actions

To the extent permitted by law, Disputes will be resolved on an individual basis. You agree not to bring or participate in any class action, collective action, or representative proceeding against us.


21. Miscellaneous

21.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms we provide for specific features (which form part of these Terms when you use those features), constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services and supersede any prior agreements on the same subject matter.

21.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

21.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that right or provision. A waiver is effective only if in writing and signed by us.

21.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any of your rights or obligations under them without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets, with reasonable notice to you.

21.5 Third-Party Beneficiaries

Except as expressly stated, these Terms do not create any rights for third parties. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001 of Singapore is excluded.

21.6 Notices

We may send notices to you by email (to the address associated with your account), by in-app notification, or by posting them in the Services. You may send notices to us at contact@guruvice.com or by post to the address in Section 22.

21.7 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, internet or telecommunications outages, or third-party service provider failures.

21.8 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

21.9 Language

These Terms are provided in English. If we publish translations, the English version will prevail in the event of any inconsistency.


22. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Wize Tech Pte Ltd (operating as Guruvice) 421 Clement Ave 1, #40-371 Singapore 120421


Changelog

DateSummary of changes
17 June 2026Aligned booking, cancellation, fee and payout terms with platform behaviour. Sessions: single 12-hour cancellation cutoff and no-show 50% capture (replacing the 24h/4h ladder). Instant Sessions: 2-minute accept and 5-minute join windows, single-Guru routing, no cancellation after acceptance. Webinars: registrations are non-cancellable by the Learner once booked (refund only on guru cancellation or unmet minimum attendance). Packages: credit-return on single-session cancellation and pro-rata refund at the Package per-session price on expiry; automatic validity extension on guru misses. Payments: disclosed buy-side learner service fees, 5%/9% guru commission, Wise + 2% FX buffer with local-currency billing, and the 4-day window plus per-currency minimums for guru payouts.
30 May 2026Comprehensive update introducing the Guruvice AI Assistant (Telegram delivery) and the optional Google Calendar integration. Added consumer-rights preservation clauses for Singapore, UK, EEA, California, and India users. Disclosed planned payment methods (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Wise, PayNow, UPI). Clarified Webinar minimum-attendee auto-cancel behaviour. Made the Limitation of Liability cap explicit (greater of trailing-12-months paid or SGD 100).
20 February 2026Prior version (in-app).

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them.