FAQ
Direct answers about transparency, money, accuracy, and what is actually shipping.
- Is Daovian fortune-telling?
- We provide structured traditional references with open rules and citable sources. We do not sell guaranteed destiny, and we label the work as life reference — not absolute fate.
- What does “transparent” mean in practice?
- Three checks: engine facts can be recomputed from inputs; explanations link to algorithm rules or classic passages; AI is fenced to narrate those materials instead of inventing new math.
- Can I use the app today?
- Yes. Open app.daovian.com, sign in with your email, and use Today, Bazi, Ziwei, Liuyao, Qimen, Almanac, Fengshui, Yijing, naming, and the rest of the catalog. All capabilities are free for signed-in users while paid checkout is being prepared.
- Will I have to pay to see my chart?
- No. Chart facts and algorithm rules stay free. For now, AI explanation, fuller sources, auspicious date selection, and higher limits are also free for signed-in users. If paid Pro returns later, see Pricing for the list price (US$9.99/month).
- How much is Pro?
- List price reference is US$9.99 / month. Paid checkout is being prepared — you can use all capabilities free for now. When billing returns, the checkout page is authoritative. Free long-term includes Today, charting, almanac, and optional digests.
- Which modules are real at launch?
- Available now: Today, Bazi (optional decade/yearly structure), Ziwei (natal palace–star plus decadal/yearly structure), Liuyao (Najia packing), Qimen (Chaibu zhuanpan), Almanac / dates, Fengshui (Bazhai and Xuan Kong plates), Yijing study, naming, company naming, and Logo Wuxing. Each page states its boundaries; no undocumented pattern verdicts.
- How is this different from asking a human master?
- We optimize for auditability and consistency across users. A skilled practitioner may bring judgment and context we do not claim. Use both as complementary, not interchangeable.
- Where do classic passages come from?
- We start from open corpora (Markdown / JSON) with thin retrieval, then curate sources over time. If we cannot support a strong traditional claim, we show facts without forcing an interpretation.
- Who do I contact for privacy or press?
- Email hello@daovian.com. Put “Privacy”, “Press”, or “Product” in the subject so we can route it quickly.