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Terms, Conditions & Privacy Policy

Please read these carefully before using our services.

Last Updated: 5 May 2026

Welcome to Rego Mate (we, our, us). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website RegoMate.com, our mobile application, and any related services we provide. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Clause 1

About Rego Mate

Rego Mate provides reminder tools to help users track their vehicle registration and driver's licence due dates. Our services include:

  • Personalised windscreen reminder stickers (first year of subscription only)
  • Automatic SMS reminders for rego and licence renewal dates
  • Annual subscription management

Rego Mate is not a government agency and does not process or renew vehicle registrations.

Clause 2

Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
Clause 3

User Accounts

When you purchase a RegoMate subscription, an online account is automatically created for you using the email address provided at checkout. You will receive an email inviting you to set your password and access your account at regomate.com/account.html.

By having an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
  • Notify us promptly of any unauthorised access to your account
  • Keep your vehicle and personal details up to date

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Clause 4

Service Description

Rego Mate provides:

  • A personalised physical windscreen sticker included in the first year of subscription (see clause 8A)
  • Automated SMS reminders based on the rego and licence expiry dates you provide (see clause 8B)
  • Annual subscription management with automatic renewal (see clause 8)

We may modify or discontinue features at any time with reasonable notice where possible.

Clause 5

User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

  • Providing correct vehicle registration and licence expiry information
  • Providing a current mobile number to receive SMS reminders
  • Updating your details if they change
  • Ensuring your registration and licence are renewed on time
  • Checking official government notices

Rego Mate is a convenience tool only and does not replace your obligation to monitor your own registration and licence status.

Clause 6

Accuracy of Information

You acknowledge that Rego Mate relies entirely on the information you provide, and that incorrect or outdated information may result in missed or incorrect reminders.

Rego Mate is not liable for:

  • Missed registration or licence deadlines
  • Fines, penalties, or legal consequences
  • Incorrect reminders caused by user-provided information
  • Failure to update contact details or mobile number
  • Postal delays or lost stickers

Your registration and licence obligations remain your responsibility at all times.

Clause 7

Sticker Delivery

If you order a windscreen sticker: delivery times may vary, we are not responsible for postal delays or lost mail, and you must ensure your postal address is correct. See clause 8A for the full sticker policy.

Clause 8

Payments & Subscriptions

Rego Mate operates on an annual subscription basis. By subscribing, you agree to the following:

8.1 Subscription Tiers

  • First Year (Starter) — $14.99 AUD: includes one personalised physical sticker posted to your address, plus all SMS reminder services for 12 months.
  • Subsequent Years (Renewal) — $9.99 AUD per year: includes all SMS reminder services. No sticker is included unless separately ordered.

8.2 Automatic Renewal

Your subscription automatically renews annually at the then-current renewal rate ($9.99 AUD unless otherwise advised). You will receive a reminder at least 7 days before each renewal date. Continued use after the renewal date constitutes acceptance of the renewed subscription.

8.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by Stripe. By providing your payment details, you authorise Stripe to charge the applicable fee on your behalf. We do not store full payment card details.

8.4 Failed Payments

If a renewal payment fails, we will notify you to update your payment details. Your SMS reminder service may be suspended until payment is received. We are not liable for any missed reminders during a period of payment failure.

8.5 Refunds

Fees are non-refundable unless required by Australian Consumer Law. Contact us at support@regomate.com if you believe you are entitled to a refund.

8.6 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time via your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current subscription period. No partial refunds are provided for unused portions unless required by law.

Clause 8A

Sticker Policy New

8A.1 Included Sticker (First Year Only)

One personalised windscreen reminder sticker is included in your first-year subscription ($14.99). The sticker is posted to your nominated address within 3–5 business days of your subscription being confirmed.

8A.2 Replacement Stickers

A replacement sticker may be ordered at any time during an active subscription — for example, if your sticker is damaged, lost, or you obtain a new driver's licence. Replacement stickers are subject to an additional fee as displayed on the website at the time of ordering.

8A.3 Delivery

  • You are responsible for ensuring your postal address is accurate at the time of ordering
  • We post stickers via Australia Post — delivery times may vary
  • We are not responsible for postal delays, lost mail, or undelivered stickers due to an incorrect address
  • If a sticker is not received within 10 business days of dispatch, contact us at support@regomate.com

8A.4 Disclaimer

The sticker is a convenience reminder tool only. It does not represent an official registration or compliance document. You remain solely responsible for renewing your vehicle registration and driver's licence by the required dates.

Clause 8B

SMS Reminder Service New

8B.1 Reminders Included

All active subscribers receive automatic SMS reminders for both their vehicle registration expiry date and their driver's licence expiry date, sent to the mobile number provided at sign-up.

8B.2 Reminder Schedule

Reminders are sent at the following intervals before each expiry date:

6 weeks before
First heads-up — plenty of time to plan
4 weeks before
Second reminder — time to book it in
2 weeks before
Getting close — action recommended
Daily — final 7 days
Every day until you have renewed

Reminders are sent independently for your rego expiry and your licence expiry.

8B.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out of SMS reminders at any time by:

  • Replying STOP to any reminder SMS
  • Logging into your account and updating your SMS preferences
  • Contacting us at support@regomate.com

Opting out of SMS reminders does not cancel your subscription or entitle you to a refund. You may opt back in at any time through your account preferences.

8B.4 Consent to Receive SMS

By providing your mobile number and subscribing, you consent to receiving automated SMS messages from us relating to your vehicle registration and licence reminders. Standard carrier message rates may apply.

8B.5 Delivery Limitations

We are not responsible for SMS messages not received due to mobile carrier outages, an incorrect or inactive mobile number, device settings, or international roaming restrictions. If you change your mobile number, update it in your account settings immediately.

Clause 9

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to deliver our Services:

  • Stripe — payment processing
  • SMS gateway providers — SMS reminder delivery
  • Australia Post — physical sticker postal delivery
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of third-party providers. Use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

Clause 10

Intellectual Property

All content, branding, logos, and materials on Rego Mate are owned by or licensed to us. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

Clause 11

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, Rego Mate is not liable for missed registration or licence deadlines, fines or penalties, loss of data or profits, errors or failures in SMS delivery, or postal delays or lost stickers.

Where liability cannot be excluded by law (including under the Australian Consumer Law), our liability is limited to the resupply of the service or the cost of the subscription fee paid, whichever is lesser.

Clause 12

No Government Affiliation

Rego Mate is a private service and is not affiliated with any Australian government, transport authority, state or territory roads authority, or vehicle registration agency.

Clause 13

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, we suspect fraudulent activity, or we discontinue the Services. You may cancel your subscription at any time as set out in clause 8.6.

Clause 14

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by SMS or email prior to the changes taking effect. Continued use of the Services after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Clause 15

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia and the state or territory in which you reside. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that state or territory.

Clause 16

Contact Us

This Privacy Policy explains how Rego Mate collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

Section 1

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, mobile number, postal address
  • Account login details

Vehicle Information

  • Vehicle registration plate number and state
  • Registration expiry date
  • Driver's licence expiry date
  • Vehicle make/model (if provided)

Usage Information

  • Device information, IP address, pages visited, app activity

Payment Information

Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full payment card details.

Section 2

How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Subscription sign-up and checkout (via our website and Stripe)
  • Automatic account creation at the time of purchase — when you complete a purchase, we create a secure online account using your email address via Supabase Authentication
  • Sticker orders and vehicle detail entry
  • SMS reminder setup and preference management
  • Website usage and customer support interactions
Section 3

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send vehicle registration and driver's licence SMS reminders
  • Deliver windscreen stickers to your postal address
  • Process subscription payments and manage renewals
  • Send subscription renewal notices
  • Provide customer support and improve our Services
  • Communicate important service updates

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Section 4

Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for ensuring your information is accurate, complete, and up to date. Rego Mate is not responsible for missed reminders or incorrect notifications caused by inaccurate information provided by you.

Section 5

How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your personal information is stored securely in a cloud database provided by Supabase, hosted on AWS infrastructure in the United States. Supabase uses industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Authentication credentials are managed by Supabase Authentication and are never stored in plain text.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and keep your credentials confidential.

Section 6

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Stripe — for secure payment processing
  • Supabase — for database storage and user authentication
  • Twilio — to deliver SMS reminder messages to your mobile
  • Australia Post — for sticker delivery (postal address only)
  • Railway — for backend hosting and infrastructure

We do not share your information with government agencies unless required by law. All third-party providers are required to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Section 7

Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyse usage, and personalise your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some features of the site.

Section 8

Accessing or Updating Your Information

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of SMS reminders (see clause 8B.3 of our Terms)

Contact us at support@regomate.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Section 9

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide and manage your subscription, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When you cancel your account, we will delete or de-identify your personal information within a reasonable time unless required to retain it by law.

Section 10

Overseas Disclosure

Some third-party providers may store or process data overseas. We take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with privacy standards comparable to the Australian Privacy Principles.

Section 11

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via SMS or email. Continued use of the Services after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

Section 12

Contact & Complaints

Email: support@regomate.com

Website: RegoMate.com

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

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