Section 8: Matrimonial brokerage contracts

The offer of meetings with a view to marriage or a stable union, proposed by a professional, shall be the subject of a written contract, drawn up in legible characters, a copy of which shall be given to the professional’s contracting party at the time of its conclusion.The contract shall mention the name of the professional, his address or that of his registered office, the nature of the services provided,…

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 221-18, within seven days of signing the contract, the contracting party of the professional referred to in article L. 224-90 may go back on his commitment, without being required to pay compensation.

If the period mentioned in article L. 224-91 expires on a Saturday, Sunday or public or bank holiday, this period is extended until the next working day.

Any personalised ad distributed by a professional to offer meetings with a view to marriage or a stable union shall include their name, address or that of their registered office, as well as their telephone number. Where several advertisements are distributed by the same professional, his or her address may appear only once, provided that it is perfectly apparent.Each advertisement specifies the sex, age, family situation, sector of professional activity…

The conditions for the application of this section, in particular the procedures for refunding sums paid in the event of termination of the contract, shall be specified by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.

The provisions of this section are of public order.