Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2026
Welcome to the websites, mobile applications, digital services, APIs, chat systems, emails, notifications, QR systems, booking interfaces, live-map functionality, payment systems, and related technologies operated by TourGuys vof, Eendrachtsstraat 12 unit 13, 3012 XL Rotterdam, Netherlands, KvK 72405260 (collectively referred to as the "Services").
These Services include, but are not limited to:
- The TourGuys Live mobile application
- The TourGuys Live website
- Live guide tracking functionality
- Instant booking systems
- In-app messaging
- QR code activation systems
- Tour booking interfaces
- Guide dashboards
- Real-time location services
- Payment and payout systems
- Email, SMS, and push notification systems
The Services are operated by TourGuys vof, a company registered in the Netherlands ("TourGuys Live", "we", "us", "our").
Company Information
- Company: TourGuys vof
- Registered in: The Netherlands
- General support: help@tourguys.live
- Legal contact: info@tourguys.nl
Acceptance of These Terms
By creating an account, accessing, downloading, browsing, or using the Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service ("Agreement").
If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
If you are a consumer located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional mandatory consumer rights under applicable law. Nothing in this Agreement limits those rights.
You may stop using the Services at any time by deleting your account through the app settings or by contacting us.
About TourGuys Live
TourGuys Live is an on-demand tourism and experiences platform that connects tourists with local guides for real-time tours, activities, and experiences.
The platform allows users to:
- Discover nearby available guides
- Book tours instantly
- Track tours live
- Communicate with guides
- Pay digitally
- Review experiences
The platform also allows guides and tourism partners to:
- Offer tours and experiences
- Receive bookings
- Communicate with guests
- Receive payouts
- Operate independently through the platform
Eligibility
To use the Services, you confirm that:
- You are at least 16 years old
- You can legally enter into binding agreements
- All information provided is accurate and complete
- You will keep your account credentials secure
- You will comply with these Terms and applicable laws
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
User Accounts
Certain features require a registered account.
When creating an account:
- You must provide accurate information
- You are responsible for all activity under your account
- You may not impersonate another person or organisation
- You may not share your account credentials
TourGuys Live may suspend or terminate accounts involved in:
- Fraud
- Abuse
- Harassment
- Illegal activity
- Fake bookings
- Chargebacks
- Platform manipulation
Guide Accounts
Guides operating on TourGuys Live may be subject to additional requirements including:
- Identity verification
- Payment onboarding
- Background checks where legally required
- Insurance obligations
- Compliance with local tourism regulations
Guides remain independent contractors unless otherwise agreed in writing.
TourGuys Live is not the employer of guides using the platform.
Bookings & Payments
Users may book tours directly through the platform.
By making a booking:
- You agree to pay all displayed fees
- Prices may include taxes and platform commissions
- Certain bookings may be non-refundable
- Cancellation policies may vary per experience
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe.
TourGuys Live does not store full payment card information.
Real-Time Services
Certain features rely on live location data, including:
- Nearby guide discovery
- Live guide tracking
- Route functionality
- Instant matching
By using these features, you consent to temporary GPS location sharing while actively using the app.
Location sharing can be disabled through device settings, although this may limit functionality.
User Content
Users may submit:
- Reviews
- Ratings
- Messages
- Photos
- Profile information
- Tour descriptions
By submitting content, you grant TourGuys Live a worldwide, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and use that content in connection with operating and promoting the Services.
You remain responsible for the legality of your content.
You may not submit content that:
- Is unlawful
- Is abusive or discriminatory
- Contains hate speech
- Violates intellectual property rights
- Contains spam or misleading information
- Harasses or threatens others
We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.
Platform Availability
We aim to keep the Services operational at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
We may:
- Update features
- Modify functionality
- Suspend services temporarily
- Remove features
- Conduct maintenance
without prior notice where reasonably necessary.
Third-Party Services
The Services may integrate with third parties including:
- Google Maps
- Stripe
- Firebase
- Supabase
Third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
TourGuys Live is not responsible for third-party systems or outages.
Intellectual Property
All platform branding, software, UI designs, logos, systems, text, graphics, and technology belong to TourGuys vof unless otherwise stated.
You may not:
- Copy the platform
- Reverse engineer the app
- Reproduce branding
- Scrape platform data
- Use automated bots
- Commercially exploit the Services without written permission
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- TourGuys Live acts as a platform connecting users and guides
- Guides are independent providers
- We are not responsible for the conduct of guides or tourists
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted service availability
- We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited under applicable law.
Prohibited Activities
The content, materials, branding, media, itineraries, tour information, visuals, videos, text, graphics, logos, booking systems, software, and all other materials available on or through the services of TourGuys Live ("Services") are owned by or licensed to TourGuys Live and are protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws.
Except as expressly permitted in writing by TourGuys Live, you agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, upload, display, transmit, modify, sell, license, or exploit any part of the Services or Content for commercial purposes;
- Use any automated system including bots, spiders, scrapers, crawlers, AI systems, or similar technologies to access, monitor, copy, collect, or extract data from the Services without prior written consent;
- Circumvent or interfere with the security, functionality, or accessibility of the Services, including bypassing access restrictions or attempting unauthorized access to servers or systems;
- Use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overload, or impair the TourGuys Live platform or infrastructure;
- Frame, mirror, deep-link, or otherwise incorporate any part of the Services into another website, platform, or service without prior written permission;
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive source code or underlying technology connected to the Services;
- Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malware, harmful code, or disruptive technologies;
- Use the Services for unlawful, fraudulent, misleading, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or harmful activities;
- Impersonate TourGuys Live, its staff, partners, guides, or any other person or entity;
- Upload or publish content that infringes copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, or other intellectual property rights of third parties;
- Collect or store personal information of other users without consent;
- Use TourGuys Live branding, logos, photography, tour concepts, or media assets without authorization;
- Reproduce or resell tours, itineraries, experiences, concepts, or event formats offered through TourGuys Live without explicit written permission;
- Interfere with or disrupt the experience of other users, guests, guides, partners, or collaborators using the Services.
TourGuys Live reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Services at any time if we believe a user has violated these terms or acted in a way that may harm TourGuys Live, its users, partners, or reputation.
User Content & Community Guidelines
If you submit reviews, comments, photos, videos, testimonials, social media tags, or other content to TourGuys Live, you grant TourGuys Live a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, display, modify, and promote such content in connection with our services, marketing, social media, events, and promotional materials.
By submitting content, you confirm that:
- You own the content or have permission to share it;
- The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights;
- The content is not misleading, offensive, discriminatory, harmful, defamatory, or unlawful.
TourGuys Live reserves the right to remove or restrict any content that violates these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate.
Bookings & Third-Party Services
TourGuys Live may collaborate with third-party venues, guides, restaurants, transportation providers, artists, or event partners. While we aim to work only with trusted partners, TourGuys Live is not liable for acts, errors, cancellations, delays, injuries, damages, or losses caused by third-party providers.
All bookings, reservations, and experiences are subject to availability and may be modified, rescheduled, or cancelled due to operational, safety, weather, legal, or force majeure circumstances.
Users are responsible for reviewing any additional terms, cancellation policies, or requirements related to specific experiences or third-party providers.
Liability Disclaimer
The Services and all experiences provided by TourGuys Live are offered "as is" and "as available." While we strive to ensure accurate and updated information, we do not guarantee that all content, schedules, pricing, availability, or information will always be complete, accurate, or error-free.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TourGuys Live shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Use of or inability to use the Services;
- Errors or inaccuracies in content;
- Delays, interruptions, cancellations, or technical issues;
- Actions or omissions of third-party providers;
- Loss of profits, business, data, or reputation;
- Personal injury, property damage, or losses connected to participation in tours, events, or experiences.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable Dutch or EU law.
Intellectual Property
All TourGuys Live branding, trademarks, visuals, content, concepts, tour formats, photography, videos, graphics, and website materials remain the property of TourGuys Live or its licensors and may not be used without prior written consent.
Modifications & Termination
TourGuys Live reserves the right to modify these terms, suspend services, or discontinue parts of the platform at any time. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TourGuys vof, its directors, employees, affiliates, and partners from claims arising from:
- Your misuse of the platform
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your submitted content
- Your interactions with other users
Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Services where:
- These Terms are violated
- Fraudulent activity is detected
- Required by law
- Necessary for platform security
You may terminate your account at any time.
Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms periodically.
When material changes occur, we may:
- Update the revision date
- Notify users by email
- Provide in-app notifications
Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands.
Any disputes shall be subject to the competent courts of the Netherlands unless mandatory consumer protection law requires otherwise.
Contact Us
- General support: help@tourguys.live
- Legal enquiries: info@tourguys.nl
- Privacy requests: info@tourguys.nl
- Security reports: help@tourguys.live
Final Provisions
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and TourGuys Live regarding the Services.
TourGuys vof
Registered in the Netherlands
Support: help@tourguys.live
Legal: info@tourguys.nl