Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of socialmovementsaotearoa.com (the "Website"). By accessing and using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Site Purpose
socialmovementsaotearoa.com is an informational and review website dedicated to providing educational content about online pokies and gambling operators available in New Zealand. We are not a gambling operator, casino, or licensed gaming venue. We do not offer gambling services, accept wagers, manage player accounts, or facilitate any form of gambling activity. Our sole purpose is to provide independent reviews, comparisons, and information to help users make informed decisions about their gambling choices.
3. Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the minimum legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use this Website. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly allow access to individuals under the legal gambling age. If you are under 18, you are prohibited from using this Website.
4. Disclaimer
The information, reviews, and content provided on this Website are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Gambling operators may change their terms, bonuses, game offerings, and policies without notice. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on this Website.
Before engaging with any gambling operator, you must independently verify all information directly with the operator's official website and terms of service. We are not responsible for any discrepancies between the information on this Website and the actual terms offered by gambling operators. Your use of any gambling operator's services is entirely at your own risk.
Gambling carries inherent risks and can lead to financial loss and addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help from organisations such as Gamblers Anonymous (Aotearoa) or call the Problem Gambling Foundation on 0800 664 262.
5. Affiliate Relationship
We are an affiliate website and earn commissions and compensation from gambling operators and casinos when users click through our links and sign up for accounts. This creates a financial incentive to promote certain operators. While we strive to provide fair and honest reviews, you should be aware of this affiliate relationship when reading our recommendations and content. Our affiliate relationships do not influence the factual accuracy of the information provided, but they may influence which operators are featured or promoted on our Website.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, images, logos, videos, and reviews, is the intellectual property of socialmovementsaotearoa.com or our content providers and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, or use any content without our prior written permission. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, socialmovementsaotearoa.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Website or any content, including but not limited to financial loss, loss of earnings, or loss of opportunity. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it. We are not responsible for any losses you incur related to gambling decisions made based on information from this Website.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.
10. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or this Website, please contact us at:
Email: legal@socialmovementsaotearoa.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within 10 business days.