Terms of Service

The terms governing your use of Matched by Stars.

Last updated: March 2026  ·  Matched by Stars  ·  ABN: 88 603 196 166

Agreement

By registering for or using Matched by Stars ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not register or use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Matched by Stars, operated as a sole trader business registered in Australia.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. By registering, you confirm that you are 18 or older, that all information you provide is accurate, truthful, and current, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

The Service is intended for individuals who are seriously seeking a committed romantic relationship. Use of the Service for any other purpose — including casual connection, entertainment, or commercial activity — is not permitted and may result in immediate account termination.

Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • You must provide accurate, honest, and current information at all times. Providing false information — including misrepresenting your age, identity, relationship status, or intentions — may result in immediate termination of your account without notice.
  • You must not share your account with, or transfer it to, any other person.
  • You must notify us immediately at hello@matchedbystars.com if you become aware of any unauthorised access to your account.

Acceptable Use

By using the Service, you agree that you will not:

  • Provide false, misleading, or deceptive information about yourself or your intentions.
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose, solicitation, advertising, or recruitment.
  • Harass, threaten, stalk, intimidate, deceive, or harm any other user, matched individual, or member of our team.
  • Engage in any conduct that is abusive, discriminatory, or unlawful.
  • Attempt to access, alter, or interfere with any other user's account or data.
  • Attempt to circumvent, disable, or exploit any security feature of the Service.
  • Use the Service in any manner that violates applicable Australian law or the laws of your own jurisdiction.

Breach of any of the above may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account, and may be reported to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Personal Safety — Your Responsibility

Matched by Stars takes your safety seriously. We are committed to supporting you throughout the matching process and will cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities if any matter of safety or harm arises in connection with use of our service.

However, it is important that you understand and accept the following:

  • You are responsible for your own personal safety at all times, including before, during, and after any introduction or meeting facilitated or arising from this Service.
  • We strongly recommend that all first meetings take place in a public location — such as a café, restaurant, or other public venue — and never in a private residence or isolated location.
  • We strongly advise against sharing sensitive personal information — including your home address, workplace, financial information, or phone number — with any matched individual until you have developed a reasonable level of trust through multiple interactions.
  • We do not conduct criminal background checks on members. While we verify identity at the introduction stage, we cannot guarantee the character, intentions, or conduct of any person introduced through this Service.
  • Matched by Stars is not liable for the conduct, actions, or behaviour of any member, matched individual, or third party arising from or related to use of this Service — including but not limited to any harm, loss, injury, assault, fraud, or emotional distress. This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by Australian law.

If you experience any behaviour from another member that makes you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or at risk, please contact us immediately at hello@matchedbystars.com. We will take all reasonable steps to address the matter, including cooperation with law enforcement. We also encourage you to contact police or emergency services directly if you are in immediate danger.

Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under Australian consumer protection law.

The Matching Service

Matched by Stars provides a compatibility-based matchmaking service. We apply a multi-dimensional compatibility framework to identify potential matches who meet a meaningful compatibility threshold across key dimensions of values, lifestyle, and relationship goals.

We commit to:

  • Applying our compatibility framework honestly and consistently to all profiles.
  • Human review of all potential matches before any introduction is made.
  • Maintaining your profile as active in the matching system for as long as you choose to remain registered.
  • Contacting you when a match meeting our compatibility threshold has been identified.
  • Treating you with dignity, discretion, and genuine care throughout the process.

We do not guarantee that a match will be found within any particular timeframe, or that any specific number of matches will be identified. Love cannot be rushed, and we will not compromise our standard to provide speed.

Pricing and Payment

Registration and entry into the matching system is free. A service fee is charged only when we have identified a match and you choose to proceed with the introduction. The applicable fee will be clearly communicated to you before any payment is requested. No payment will be taken without your explicit, informed consent.

All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST where applicable.

Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please read it carefully.

Intellectual Property

All content, branding, design, technology, and materials associated with the Service are the property of Matched by Stars. You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our express written permission.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, Matched by Stars — including its operators, staff, and agents — is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service. This includes, without limitation, any outcomes arising from a match introduction, any relationship (or its breakdown) that follows from use of the Service, or the conduct of any person you meet through the Service.

Where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law (including the Australian Consumer Law), our liability is limited to the resupply of the relevant service or the cost of that resupply, at our election.

Termination

You may submit a request to delete your account at any time from your dashboard. Following your request, your profile will be removed from the active matching system and your personal data will be deleted within 30 days, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account — with or without notice — if you breach these Terms, engage in conduct harmful to other users or to the Service, or for any other reason we reasonably consider necessary to protect the integrity of the Service and its members.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Australia, Australia. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Australia. Nothing in this clause limits your rights under applicable Australian consumer protection legislation.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the Service, our practices, or applicable law. We will notify registered users of material changes by email and update the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service following notification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms, or concerns about your safety or another member's conduct? Contact us at hello@matchedbystars.com or through our contact page. We take all concerns seriously and will respond promptly.