Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before using Lucky Aotearoa's social gaming platform.

Last Updated: January 2024

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Lucky Aotearoa website (luckyaotearoa.com) and social gaming platform operated by Lucky Aotearoa Limited ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Lucky Aotearoa, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our platform.

2. Eligibility and Age Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years old (or 19+ where applicable in New Zealand) to use our platform
  • You must be legally capable of entering into binding agreements
  • You must not be prohibited from using our services under New Zealand law
  • You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with local laws in your jurisdiction

3. Nature of Service

Important: Social Gaming Only

Lucky Aotearoa is a free-to-play social gaming platform. No real money is involved, no real money can be won, and no real prizes are awarded. All games are for entertainment purposes only.

  • All games are provided for entertainment and social interaction
  • Virtual credits, coins, or points have no real-world value
  • No gambling or real money gaming is offered
  • Success in social games does not imply future success in real money gambling

4. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account:

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • You must not share your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • One account per person is permitted

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our platform responsibly and not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our platform
  • Use automated systems or bots
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Upload malicious content or viruses
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts
  • Use the platform for commercial purposes without permission

6. Intellectual Property

All content on Lucky Aotearoa, including games, graphics, text, logos, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

  • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • You may not use our trademarks or branding without authorization
  • You retain ownership of content you submit, but grant us license to use it

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our platform, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Platform Availability

  • We strive to maintain platform availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • We may suspend or modify services for maintenance or updates
  • We reserve the right to discontinue features or the entire platform
  • We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions

9. Responsible Gaming

While Lucky Aotearoa is a social gaming platform with no real money involved, we promote responsible entertainment habits:

  • Set reasonable time limits for your gaming sessions
  • Take regular breaks from gaming
  • Remember that games are for entertainment only
  • Seek support if gaming affects your daily life
  • Refer to our Responsible Gaming page for resources

10. Termination

Either party may terminate your access to Lucky Aotearoa:

  • You may stop using our platform at any time
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for Terms violations
  • We may discontinue the platform with reasonable notice
  • Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately

11. Disclaimers and Limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law:

  • Our platform is provided "as is" without warranties
  • We do not guarantee error-free or uninterrupted service
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us (which is zero for free services)
  • Some jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations, so these may not apply to you

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by New Zealand law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of New Zealand. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@luckyaotearoa.com

Address: Lucky Aotearoa Limited, Auckland, New Zealand

Website: luckyaotearoa.com

Agreement Acknowledgment

By using Lucky Aotearoa, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for choosing our social gaming platform for your entertainment needs.