Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2026
Welcome to academylodgemotel.co.nz. Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing and using this site, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using academylodgemotel.co.nz (the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this Site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any such changes.
2. Site Purpose
academylodgemotel.co.nz is an informational and review website dedicated to providing educational content about online pokies and casinos available to New Zealand residents. We are NOT a gambling operator, casino, or betting platform. We do not offer, facilitate, or conduct any gambling activities directly. The Site provides reviews, guides, comparisons, and information about third-party online casinos and pokies providers for educational and informational purposes only. Users must conduct their own independent research and verify all information directly with licensed operators before engaging in any gambling activities.
3. Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years of age, or the applicable minimum legal gambling age in your jurisdiction in New Zealand, whichever is higher, to access and use this Site. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not permit access to anyone under the legal gambling age. If you are under 18, you must not use this Site. We reserve the right to verify age and refuse service to any user who does not meet age requirements.
4. Disclaimer
The information, reviews, and content provided on academylodgemotel.co.nz are provided "as is" and "as available" for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties—express or implied—regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content on the Site. Casino terms, conditions, promotions, licensing status, and availability of services change frequently. You must independently verify all information directly with the relevant licensed casino or gambling operator before making any decisions or deposits. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, omissions, or errors in the information provided.
5. Affiliate Relationship
academylodgemotel.co.nz is an affiliate website. We earn commissions and other compensation from online casinos and gambling operators that we recommend and link to on this Site. This creates a financial incentive that may influence our reviews and recommendations. We disclose this affiliate relationship transparently. However, affiliate commissions do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legitimacy of any operator. You should always conduct independent research and verify that any operator holds valid licensing from the appropriate New Zealand or international gambling regulators before providing personal information or funds.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on academylodgemotel.co.nz, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, reviews, and software, is the property of academylodgemotel.co.nz or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or publish any content from the Site without our prior written permission. Unauthorized use of any content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, academylodgemotel.co.nz and its owners, operators, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Site or reliance on any information provided, including but not limited to: losses incurred through gambling, data breaches, service interruptions, or errors in content. This includes liability for financial losses, personal injury, reputational harm, or any other damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your exclusive remedy is to cease using the Site.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising from or relating to this Site or these Terms shall be exclusively brought in the courts of New Zealand, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. If you do not accept any modified terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.
10. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or the Site, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.