GoodMatch UK and Ireland: about our free matching and dating service

how to participate

in order to participate in GoodMatch, you must first register. this does not commit you to anything.

once you've registered, you'll be able to set up match profiles and right away check to see who matches. GoodMatch does two-way matching, so that the people you see listed not only match what you're looking for, but you match what they're looking for.

registering

by registering:

	you can set up match profiles which GoodMatch will use to find your ideal partner or friend.
	you can read any matching member's profile and see their photograph (if they've uploaded one).
	your profile remains available for matching against members who join after you.
	you can send messages to other GoodMatch members without revealing your e-mail address.
	you can return at any time in the future to check for new matches.
	you can return at any time to update your profile.
	you can hide a match profile at any time so that your own profile is not available for matching.
	you can block correspondence from particular GoodMatch members.
	you can unregister at any time.

registering is free and will not commit you to any future payment.

matching

GoodMatch uses a carefully-constructed questionnaire as a basis for characterising each member. not only does GoodMatch search for matches both ways, it also allows you to set up separate match profiles for different types of matches:

	committed relationship*		friend
	casual relationship*		'pen' friend
	encounter*		travel partner*

this way when GoodMatch finds you a match, you both know what you're looking for.

*these categories are not available to users aged under 16.

communicating

when you see someone you want to talk to, just write them a message: your e-mail address won't be revealed. if, after you've sent a message, you have second thoughts about what you've written, you can go back and edit it (so long as the recipient hasn't already opened it). GoodMatch conveniently files read messages by correspondent until you delete them. if you feel that someone is pestering you, you can set your account to ignore all messages from them.

privacy

we will not release your e-mail address to anyone for any purpose, except if ordered to do so by a court of law. if you send a message via our web site, the recipient will not see your e-mail address, just your (first) name and GoodMatch ID.

terms & conditions

we make no guarantees as to the suitability or availability of this service. it is provided on an 'as is' basis. you use the service entirely at your own risk. we accept no liability whatsoever for the consequences of your use of GoodMatch. we reserve the right to introduce fees for the use of this service. we reserve the right to delete your photograph or to suspend your account without notice.

how come it's free?

to get the service off the ground we have made a commitment to keep the service free at least until we have 5,000 active members. when we do introduce charges, we will give you at least a month's notice and, as an existing member, you will be offered a special deal to continue using GoodMatch.