Terms of Service

Legal terms governing your use of FreePropertyMate services, compliant with Australian law.

Critical Financial Disclaimer

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE: All content, tools, calculators, and information on this platform are for general educational and informational purposes only. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and are not authorized to provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

Before making any property investment decisions, you must consult with qualified and licensed professionals including financial advisors, accountants, lawyers, and property experts who are authorized to provide advice specific to your circumstances.

Last Updated: August 16, 2025

Effective Date: August 16, 2025

Governing Law: Commonwealth of Australia and State of Victoria

Entity: FreePropertyMate Pty Ltd (ABN: [To Be Registered])

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the FreePropertyMate website (freepropertymate.com) and services ("Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you ("User", "you", "your") and FreePropertyMate Pty Ltd ("Company", "we", "our", "us"), governed by Australian law.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using our Platform and services.

2. Description of Services

What We Provide

  • • Property investment tracking and portfolio management tools
  • • Calculators for property investment analysis
  • • Educational content about property investment
  • • Market data aggregation and reporting
  • • Document management and organization features
  • • Property performance analytics and insights
  • • Lease management and document generation tools
  • • Digital signature platform for lease agreements
  • • Rental agreement template library

What We Do NOT Provide

  • • Personal financial advice or recommendations
  • • Investment advice requiring an AFSL license
  • • Tax preparation or accounting services
  • • Legal advice or property law guidance
  • • Property valuation or appraisal services
  • • Guaranteed investment returns or outcomes
  • • Legal validation of custom lease documents
  • • Real estate agent or property management services

RENTAL MANAGEMENT LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Government Template Disclaimer

While we provide access to government-approved lease templates, we do NOT guarantee their current validity, completeness, or compliance with the latest legislation in your state or territory. Laws change frequently and you must verify current requirements with official government sources.

Custom Document Upload Disclaimer

CRITICAL: When you upload custom lease agreements or documents, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • • Free Property Mate does NOT review, validate, or verify the legal accuracy of uploaded documents
  • • You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable tenancy laws
  • • We are NOT liable for any legal issues, disputes, or losses arising from custom documents
  • • You must seek independent legal advice before using any lease agreement
  • • Document formatting, content validity, and legal compliance is entirely your responsibility

Digital Signature Limitations

Our digital signature platform facilitates document execution but does not constitute legal advice regarding signature validity under Australian electronic transaction laws. You must ensure compliance with relevant Electronic Transactions Acts in your jurisdiction.

No Real Estate License

Free Property Mate does not hold real estate agent licenses in any Australian state or territory. We do not provide property management services, tenant/landlord mediation, or real estate transaction services requiring licensing.

MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Before executing any lease agreement, you MUST consult with qualified legal professionals, licensed real estate agents, or property management specialists in your jurisdiction.

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

Account Creation

  • • Must be 18+ years old
  • • Provide accurate information
  • • One account per person
  • • Verify email address

Security Duties

  • • Maintain password confidentiality
  • • Use strong, unique passwords
  • • Report unauthorized access
  • • Keep contact details current

Usage Compliance

  • • Follow Australian laws
  • • Respect intellectual property
  • • No unauthorized access
  • • Report system issues

4. Prohibited Uses and Conduct

You expressly agree NOT to:

Legal Violations
  • • Violate any Australian Commonwealth or State laws
  • • Provide unlicensed financial advice
  • • Engage in money laundering or fraud
  • • Infringe on intellectual property rights
Technical Abuse
  • • Attempt to hack, breach, or compromise security
  • • Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • • Overload or interfere with our servers
  • • Access other users' private information

5. Australian Consumer Law Compliance

Consumer Guarantees

Under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Australian Consumer Law, you have certain rights and guarantees that cannot be excluded or limited. These include:

  • • Services provided with due care and skill
  • • Services fit for purpose
  • • Services delivered within reasonable time
  • • Right to seek remedies for major failures
  • • Right to compensation for losses
  • • Protection against misleading conduct

6. Limitation of Liability

Financial Loss Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, FreePropertyMate shall not be liable for any investment losses, financial damages, or economic loss arising from your use of our Platform or reliance on information provided. Property investment carries inherent risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

Excluded Damages

Subject to Australian Consumer Law, we exclude liability for:

  • • Indirect or consequential losses
  • • Loss of profits or opportunity
  • • Data corruption or loss
  • • Third-party service interruptions
  • • Market volatility impacts
  • • Investment decision outcomes

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

  • • Platform design and functionality
  • • Proprietary algorithms and calculations
  • • Trademarks and brand elements
  • • Content and educational materials

Your Rights

  • • Personal use of Platform features
  • • Your own data and property information
  • • Generated reports for personal use
  • • Account settings and preferences

8. Contact and Dispute Resolution

General Contact

Email: contact@freepropertymate.com
Response Time: Within 2 business days
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM AEST

Legal & Compliance

Legal Email: legal@freepropertymate.com
Governing Law: Victoria, Australia
Dispute Resolution: Courts of Victoria, Australia

9. Terms Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. Material changes will be communicated via email and prominently displayed on our Platform.

Notification Period: Major changes will have a 30-day notice period before taking effect. Continued use of our Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.