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Terms of Agreement

Effective Date: [10/17/2025]
Last Updated: [10/17/2025]

Welcome to Campus Match, a student-run platform designed to connect college students through a compatibility-based matching system. By accessing or using Campus Match (“the Service”), you agree to the following Terms of Agreement (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before creating an account or submitting payment.

1. Eligibility

You must be:

  • A current student at the University of Southern Indiana

  • At least 18 years old

  • Willing to provide accurate and truthful information about yourself

By registering, you certify that all information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

2. Account Registration

To participate, you must create an account and complete a profile. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and agree not to share your login information with others.

Campus Match reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts that contain false, incomplete, or inappropriate information.

3. Participation Fee

To have your account included in the official compatibility matching process, a $4.99 participation fee is required.

  • All payments are final and non-refundable once your data has been submitted.

  • Payment covers data processing, algorithmic matching, and match distribution.

  • Failure to pay the fee means your account will not be included in the final match results.

4. Matching Process

Campus Match uses an algorithm based on user-provided data to suggest potential compatible matches.
However:

  • Matches are not guaranteed to be accurate, romantic, or successful.

  • Campus Match does not verify the accuracy of user information.

  • The Service is for entertainment and social connection purposes only.

By participating, you understand and accept that match outcomes are generated automatically and may not reflect real-world compatibility.

5. Data Collection & Privacy

Campus Match collects limited personal and preference-based data solely for the purpose of running the matching algorithm and improving the user experience.

  • Personal data (name, email, demographic info, and survey responses) will never be sold or shared with outside parties.

  • Data is stored securely and may be anonymized for algorithm analysis.

  • You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us at usicampuscupid@gmail.com

  • Payment information is processed through a third-party secure payment provider (Venmo). Campus Match does not store your payment details.

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Refund Policy

All purchases are non-refundable, except in the case of a technical error or duplicate charge verified by Campus Match.
If you believe a mistake occurred, contact us at usicampuscupid @gmail.com within 7 days of payment.

7. User Conduct

By using Campus Match, you agree to:

  • Be respectful to other users

  • Not harass, threaten, or discriminate against anyone

  • Not use the platform for spam, solicitation, or harmful behavior

  • Not upload explicit or offensive content

Campus Match reserves the right to remove users who violate these terms without refund.

8. Disclaimer of Liability

Campus Match is a student-led project provided “as is” with no warranties of any kind.
Campus Match and its creators are not responsible for:

  • The accuracy or outcome of matches

  • Any damages, emotional distress, or disputes arising from user interactions

  • Any technical errors, delays, or data loss

By participating, you agree to hold harmless Campus Match, its founders, and any affiliated students or partners.

9. Intellectual Property

All site content, logos, designs, and algorithms belong to Campus Match and may not be copied, modified, or distributed without written permission.

10. Termination

Campus Match reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any reason, including violations of these Terms or misuse of the platform.

11. Changes to These Terms

Campus Match may update these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of major changes via email or on the website.