TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR USERS
Official governance terms, identity verification, artist booking workflows, payment collection models, event/workshop ticketing, OTP verification, and User Performance Score (UPS) guidelines for Krubinox Technologies Private Limited ("Aruva").
Effective Date: 24/06/2026 | Released Date: 27/06/2026
Welcome to www.aruva.live and the Aruva User App (collectively referred to as the "Platform"), owned and operated by Krubinox Technologies Private Limited ("Aruva").
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern the access to and use of the Platform by Users for discovering and booking Artists, purchasing Event and Workshop tickets, making payments, accessing promotional offers, and using other services made available through the Platform.
By creating an account, accessing or using the Platform, the User confirms that they have read, understood and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy and other policies published by Aruva from time to time.
If the User does not agree to these Terms, they must not access or use the Platform.
1. Objective
These Terms govern the relationship between Aruva and every registered User of the Platform.
The Platform enables Users to:
- Discover and book Artists;
- Browse Artist profiles;
- Purchase Event Tickets;
- Purchase Workshop Tickets;
- Attend Ticketed or Free Events;
- Make payments through the Platform;
- Earn and redeem Rewards & Coins;
- Submit ratings and reviews; and
- Access additional services introduced by Aruva from time to time.
The Platform does not permit Users to list Venues, publish Events or register as Artists unless separately onboarded under the applicable Partner Terms & Conditions.
2. Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires:
- User: means any individual or legal entity registered on the Platform for booking Artists, purchasing tickets or accessing services provided through Aruva.
- Artist: means any singer, musician, DJ, band, comedian, anchor, speaker, performer, instructor, technician or other service provider registered on the Platform.
- Venue Partner: means any individual or organisation registered with Aruva for listing and managing one or more Venues.
- Venue: means the location where an Event or Artist Booking is scheduled to take place.
- Booking: means a confirmed engagement between a User and an Artist facilitated through the Platform.
- Event: means any live performance, concert, workshop, seminar, cultural programme, private event or other activity published through the Platform.
- Workshop: means any learning session, training programme, masterclass or educational activity offered through the Platform.
- Ticket: means a valid entry pass issued for attending a Ticketed Event or Workshop.
- Platform: means the Aruva Website, User App, Partner App and all associated services operated by Krubinox Technologies Private Limited.
3. Eligibility
To register as a User, an applicant must:
- a. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age or otherwise access the Platform under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian where permitted by applicable law.
- b. Be legally competent to enter into binding agreements.
- c. Provide accurate and complete registration information.
- d. Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
Aruva reserves the right to reject, suspend or terminate any User account where it reasonably believes that these eligibility requirements are not satisfied.
4. User Registration & Account Creation
To access the services available on the Platform, a User shall create a registered account.
During registration, Aruva may require the following information:
- Full Name;
- Mobile Number;
- Email Address;
- City;
- Date of Birth (where applicable);
- Profile Photograph (optional);
- Location Access (where required);
- Payment Preferences; and
- Any other information reasonably required by Aruva.
The User shall ensure that all information provided is true, accurate and up to date. Providing false, misleading or incomplete information may result in suspension or termination of the User account.
5. Identity Verification
For certain services, high-value transactions or regulatory compliance requirements, Aruva may require the User to complete additional identity verification. Such verification may include:
- Mobile Number Verification;
- Email Verification;
- Government-issued Identity Verification;
- Address Verification;
- Payment Verification; or
- Any other verification process introduced by Aruva.
Aruva reserves the right to restrict access to certain Platform features until the required verification has been successfully completed.
6. User Profile
The User may maintain a personal profile on the Platform and update Profile Photograph, Name, Contact Information, Preferred Language, Notification Preferences, Saved Addresses, Favourite Artists, and other profile details. The User remains responsible for maintaining accurate profile information at all times.
7. Account Security
The User shall maintain the confidentiality of all login credentials, passwords, OTPs and authentication methods associated with the account. The User shall immediately notify Aruva if unauthorised access is suspected, login credentials are compromised, or fraudulent transactions are detected.
8. Communications & Notifications
By registering on the Platform, the User agrees to receive communications from Aruva relating to Booking Updates, Payment Confirmations, Ticket Information, Event Reminders, Promotional Offers, Platform Announcements, Security Alerts, and Customer Support Communications sent via SMS, Email, Push Notifications, WhatsApp, or In-App Notifications.
9. Location Services
By enabling location services, the User authorises Aruva to access and process location information for displaying nearby Artists, recommending nearby Events, facilitating Artist navigation to the Event location, improving booking accuracy, fraud prevention, and operational support.
10. Scope of Platform Services
Aruva provides Users with access to features including Artist Discovery, Artist Booking, Event Discovery, Workshop Booking, Ticket Purchases, Secure Payment Processing, Wallet & Rewards, Coupons & Promotional Offers, Booking History, Customer Support, and Ratings & Reviews.
11. Artist Discovery
A registered User may browse, search and discover Artists using filters such as Talent Category, Music Genre, Language, City, Budget, Ratings & Reviews, Availability, Experience, and Performance Type.
Artist profiles displayed on the Platform are intended solely for facilitating Bookings through Aruva. The User shall not misuse, copy or use Artist information for unauthorized commercial purposes or to bypass the Platform.
12. Booking Request
A User may submit a Booking Request to an Artist through the Platform by providing complete and accurate Event details (Event Date, Address, Reporting Time, Performance Time, Duration, Event Type, Audience Size, Venue Details, Technical Requirements, Hospitality Arrangements). Submission of a Booking Request shall not constitute confirmation of the Booking.
13. Booking Confirmation
A Booking shall be deemed confirmed only when the Artist accepts the request through the Platform, the applicable payment or reservation fee is received by Aruva, and the Booking status is updated as "Confirmed" on the Platform.
14. Payment Collection Model
Unless otherwise determined by Aruva, the following payment structure applies:
| Artist Fee | Customer Payment Requirement |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹5,000 | Pay at Venue (No Advance Payment) |
| Above ₹5,000 up to ₹10,000 | 25% Reservation Fee |
| Above ₹10,000 | 50% Reservation Fee |
Aruva reserves the right to revise, modify or discontinue any payment collection model at any time.
15. Artist Fees & Payments
All payments relating to Artist Bookings initiated through Aruva shall be processed only through the Platform. The User shall not make direct payments to the Artist, request the Artist to accept off-platform payments, negotiate off-platform fees after confirmation, or split payments outside the Platform.
16. Ticket Purchases
Users may purchase tickets for Events published on the Platform. Each ticket is valid only for the specific Event, date, time and category mentioned. Purchased tickets remain subject to the applicable Refund Policy and Event-specific conditions.
17. Workshop Bookings
Users may register for Workshops available on the Platform subject to seat availability, eligibility criteria, and payment of applicable fees. Workshop bookings are governed by the same payment, cancellation and refund policies applicable to Events.
18. Customer Responsibilities
The User agrees to provide accurate Booking information, maintain respectful behaviour towards Artists and Venue staff, ensure the Event location is safe and accessible, honour confirmed Bookings, make timely payments, and comply with all applicable laws.
19. Customer Venue Responsibilities
Where an Artist is booked for a private Event, the User ensures the venue is safe and accessible, provides agreed facilities (Stage Area, Power Supply, Performance Space, Seating, Parking), and remains solely responsible for obtaining required licences, police permissions, or public performance approvals.
20. Artist Arrival & OTP Verification
Upon the Artist's arrival, the User completes the prescribed OTP verification on the Platform and initiates the "Ready to Start" process confirming venue readiness and facility availability.
21. Operational Readiness
The User ensures stage readiness, power supply, performance area, and technical facilities are functional before start time. Delays caused due to incomplete venue arrangements do not constitute a default by the Artist.
22. User Cancellation
A User may cancel a confirmed Artist Booking through the Platform subject to the Cancellation Policy. Applicable refunds or charges are determined based on the cancellation timeline.
23. Booking Rescheduling
Rescheduling requests remain subject to Artist availability, schedule feasibility, and Aruva approval. Where rescheduling is not feasible, standard cancellation rules apply.
24. Refund Policy
Refunds are processed in accordance with Aruva's Refund Policy depending upon time of cancellation, reason, booking status, and payment channel processing rules.
25. Ticket Cancellation & Refunds
Purchased event tickets may be non-refundable. Convenience fees and payment gateway charges are non-refundable. Where an Event is cancelled by the Organiser, refunds are processed to the original payment source.
26. Wallet, Rewards & Coins
Users earn Coins through Profile Completion, Referrals, Ticket Purchases, Workshop Bookings, and Reviews.
Conversion Rate: Every 10 Coins = ₹1 for eligible redemptions.
Coins have no cash value, are non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash.
27. Coupons & Promotional Offers
Promotional coupons and referral discount codes remain subject to validity terms, are non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.
28. Taxes
Prices displayed on the Platform are subject to applicable taxes. The User is responsible for paying all statutory taxes and levies.
29. Payment Failure & Chargebacks
Where payments fail, reverse, or are disputed, Aruva may suspend bookings, recover dues, or restrict platform access. The User remains liable for all legitimate transaction dues.
30. Fraud Prevention
Prohibited: Creating multiple accounts for fraud, misusing promotional offers, fake bookings, impersonation, or payment instrument abuse. Violators face permanent account termination and legal action.
31. Customer Ratings & Reviews
Reviews must be truthful, based on genuine experience, and non-defamatory. Aruva reserves the right to moderate or remove inappropriate reviews.
32. Customer Conduct
Users must maintain respectful behaviour towards Artists and staff. Harassment, abusive language, compelling artists to perform beyond duration without agreement, or damaging equipment results in account termination.
33. User Performance Score (UPS)
UPS evaluates User reliability based on Completion Rate, Cancellation History, Payment Behaviour, Complaints, Artist Feedback, and Policy Compliance.
UPS determines eligibility for: Promotional Offers, Premium Features, Priority Support, Instant Booking, and Special Campaigns.