Terms and Conditions of Use

Effective Date: 1 July 2025  
Website:  www.flatmatewanted.com.au  
Contact: info@flatmatewanted.com.au I 02 8090 9380
 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Flatmatewanted.com.au "we", "us", "our", you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms"). If you do not accept these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

These Terms govern your access to and use of our platform, including:

Browsing or posting accommodation listings

Communicating with other users

Creating and managing an account

2. Eligibility

To use our platform, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Be legally capable of entering into binding agreements

Provide accurate and complete information during registration

We reserve the right to refuse access to users who violate these Terms.

3. User Accounts

To post listings or contact other users, you must create an account.

You agree to:

Keep your login credentials secure

Ensure your profile and listing information are accurate and up to date

Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Accommodation Listings

When posting listings, you agree that:

All information is accurate, complete, and not misleading

You have the legal right to offer the accommodation

You will not post offensive, discriminatory, or unlawful content

Your listing complies with relevant Australian laws and local tenancy regulations

We reserve the right to remove or moderate listings that breach these Terms or any applicable laws.

5. User Conduct

You must not:

Use the platform for illegal or fraudulent purposes

Harass, stalk, or abuse other users

Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate

Use bots, scrapers, or similar tools without written permission

We may suspend or terminate your access at our sole discretion if you violate these conditions.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of our platform is subject to our [Privacy Policy], which complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

We collect data such as:

Your name, contact information, and listing content

IP address and browser/device info

Usage analytics to improve our platform

See our full Privacy Policy for more details.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any external sites.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the platform, including logos, text, graphics, and software, is the property of flatmatewanted.com.au or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or exploit any part of our platform without our written consent.

Users retain ownership of content they post (e.g., photos or listing descriptions) but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with the platform.

9. Disclaimers

We provide the platform on an "as is" basis.

We do not screen or endorse users or listings.

We are not liable for any agreements, disputes, or damages that arise between users.

While we strive for accuracy and availability, we do not guarantee the platform will always be error-free or uninterrupted.

Use of the platform is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the platform or reliance on any content posted by others.

If our liability cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law, it is limited to the resupply of the services or the cost of resupply.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to:

Suspend or terminate your account at any time for breach of these Terms

Remove any content that violates our guidelines or is unlawful

You may close your account at any time by contacting us.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales (or your chosen Australian state/territory). You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

13. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

Flatmate Wanted.com.au is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community in accordance with Australian law. Discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited on our platform.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability (Free Community Platform)

Flatmate Wanted.com.au is a free online property listing platform that enables members of the community to post and respond to property and accommodation listings. We do not own, inspect, endorse, manage, or control any of the properties listed on our platform.

14.1 No Warranty or Guarantee

You acknowledge and agree that:

The platform is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, safety, legality, or suitability of any listing, space, or user.

We are not responsible for verifying the identity, background, or intentions of users.

14.2 Assumption of Risk

You use the platform and engage with other users at your own risk. Any agreements or arrangements made between users (e.g., for accommodation or shared spaces) are strictly between those users. We are not a party to such arrangements and assume no responsibility or liability for any outcome.

This includes (but is not limited to):

Property conditions

Safety of accommodation

Behaviour of hosts or guests

Cancellations, misunderstandings, or disputes

14.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

We disclaim all liability for loss, injury, damage, or inconvenience arising from use of the platform or the conduct of other users.

This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

14.4 Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or other applicable legislation that cannot lawfully be excluded.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the platform after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or need support, please contact

www.flatmatewanted.com.au  
Email: info@flatmatewanted.com.au  
Phone: 02 8090 9380  
Address: PO Box 1598, North Ryde Macquarie Center, NSW 2113