Event Disclaimer and Participant Terms for Match Next Door.

Event Disclaimer & Participant Terms
Last updated: 12 March 2025

By registering for and attending any event organised by Match Next Door, you agree to the following terms, which are designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all participants.

1. Participant Acknowledgement

You acknowledge that:

  • You are attending the event of your own free will.

  • You understand that Match Next Door does not vet, background-check, or conduct criminal checks on event participants.

  • You are solely responsible for your interactions before, during, and after the event.

  • You are at least 18 years of age and legally able to participate in dating events in Australia.

2. Health & Safety

  • You agree not to attend if you are feeling unwell, have tested positive for a communicable illness (including COVID-19), or have been advised to isolate.

  • Match Next Door will take reasonable steps to ensure a safe event environment, but we are not liable for any health-related incidents arising from participation.

  • In the case of emergency, staff may call for medical assistance on your behalf. All associated costs will be your responsibility.

3. Behavioural Expectations

  • You agree to conduct yourself respectfully and appropriately toward all attendees, staff, and venue personnel.

  • Harassment, discrimination, intoxication, or any form of threatening or inappropriate behaviour will result in removal from the event and a potential ban from future events.

  • Participants are not permitted to record or photograph other attendees without their explicit consent.

4. Alcohol & Venue Policies

  • Some events may be held at licensed venues. You must abide by responsible service of alcohol (RSA) laws and venue rules at all times.

  • Match Next Door is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from intoxication or inappropriate behaviour at licensed venues.

5. Liability Waiver

You agree to release and hold harmless Match Next Door, its staff, volunteers, contractors, and partners from:

  • Any claims, damages, injuries, or losses incurred as a result of participating in our events

  • Any third-party interactions or relationships formed during or after the event

  • Any incidents resulting from your personal conduct or violation of these terms

6. Personal Belongings

Match Next Door accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items during any event. Please keep your belongings secure at all times.

7. Event Photography & Promotion

  • Match Next Door may take general event photos or videos for promotional use (e.g., social media, website, marketing material).

  • We will not publish identifiable images of participants without consent.

  • If you prefer not to appear in promotional content, please inform a staff member upon arrival.

8. Right to Refuse or Remove

Match Next Door reserves the right to:

  • Refuse registration for any reason

  • Remove a participant from any event for breaching these terms

  • Permanently ban individuals from future events if warranted

9. Contact & Concerns

If you experience or witness any uncomfortable behaviour at an event, please notify a staff member immediately or contact us after the event:

Match Next Door
Email: hello@matchnextdoor.com.au
Website: www.matchnextdoor.com.au