Terms of use

Latest Update: 19 November 2025

Welcome to PublicMatches.com (“PublicMatches”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile services, and any related platforms (collectively, the “Service”). By creating an account or accessing the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.


1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use PublicMatches. By using the Service, you represent that:

  • You are legally able to enter into a binding agreement.

  • Your account is created with accurate and truthful information.

  • You are not prohibited from using online services under applicable laws.

PublicMatches reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these terms.


2. Account Registration & Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials,

  • All activities that occur under your account.

You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access. PublicMatches is not liable for losses resulting from compromised accounts caused by your actions.


3. User Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful and respectful purposes. The following behavior is strictly prohibited:

  • Harassment, threats, bullying, discrimination, or hate speech

  • Posting sexually explicit, violent, or harmful content

  • Impersonating another person

  • Uploading false profiles, misleading information, or spam

  • Attempting to access accounts or systems without authorization

  • Using bots, scrapers, or automated tools

Violations may result in the suspension or deletion of your account.


4. User Content

You may upload text, photos, and other materials (“User Content”). By posting User Content, you grant PublicMatches a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for operating and improving the Service.

You are solely responsible for your content. You represent that:

  • You own the rights to the content you post,

  • Your content does not violate the rights of others,

  • Your content complies with these Terms.

PublicMatches may remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.


5. Paid Features & Subscriptions

Some features of PublicMatches may require payment (“Premium Features”).
When you purchase a subscription or service:

  • All payments are final unless required by law

  • Prices may change; ongoing subscriptions will be notified in advance

  • You may cancel at any time, but refunds are not guaranteed

Third-party payment processors may handle transactions. Your payment information is managed according to their terms and policies.


6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. The use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using PublicMatches, you consent to our data practices.


7. Intellectual Property

All trademarks, logos, text, images, software, and other materials on PublicMatches (excluding User Content) are owned by PublicMatches or licensed to us.

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our materials

  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

  • Use our branding without written permission


8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if:

  • You violate these Terms

  • You misuse the platform

  • You engage in harmful or illegal behavior

You may delete your account at any time. Some information may persist as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.


9. Disclaimers

PublicMatches provides a platform to meet and communicate with others. We do not guarantee:

  • The identity or behavior of any user

  • The accuracy of user-provided information

  • Successful matches, dates, or outcomes

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


10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PublicMatches is not liable for:

  • Damages resulting from misuse of the Service

  • User interactions online or offline

  • Loss of data, profits, or business

  • Unauthorized access to your account

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Service is to discontinue its use.


11. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. If changes are significant, we will notify users through the website or email. Continued use of PublicMatches after updates means you accept the revised Terms.


12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany, unless otherwise required by the user’s local laws. Any disputes shall be resolved by the courts located in Munich, unless alternative methods are mandated by law.


13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Email: support@publicmatches.com
Website: https://publicmatches.com