Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2026
Welcome to smartlux.co.nz. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and all content, services, and features offered through it. By accessing or using smartlux.co.nz, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using smartlux.co.nz in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes. If you do not agree with any modifications, you must cease using the website immediately.
Site Purpose
smartlux.co.nz is an informational and review-based website dedicated to providing educational content about online pokies and casinos available in New Zealand. We are not a gambling operator, casino, or licensed gaming provider. We do not offer gambling services, accept bets, process payments for gambling, or operate gaming platforms.
Our purpose is solely to:
- Provide reviews and comparisons of licensed online casinos and pokie platforms
- Offer educational information about online gambling in New Zealand
- Direct users to third-party gambling operators for their own independent decision-making
- Present factual information about promotions, bonuses, and features offered by licensed casinos
All gambling activities must be conducted directly through licensed and regulated third-party platforms. smartlux.co.nz is not responsible for any gambling conducted on external websites.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal minimum gambling age in your jurisdiction within New Zealand) to use this website. By accessing smartlux.co.nz, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly permit access to individuals under the legal gambling age. If you are aware that you do not meet the age requirement, you must immediately cease using this website.
Disclaimer
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, smartlux.co.nz makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the content displayed on our website. Information about casinos, promotions, terms, conditions, licensing status, and features may change without notice.
You acknowledge that:
- Information on smartlux.co.nz may contain errors, omissions, or outdated details
- You are responsible for verifying all information directly with the licensed casino operators before engaging in any gambling activity
- Casino terms, bonuses, and conditions are subject to change without our notification
- We are not liable for any reliance you place on information provided on our website
- Gambling carries financial risk, and outcomes are unpredictable
Always review the official terms and conditions, privacy policies, and licensing information on the casino's website before registering or depositing funds.
Affiliate Relationship
smartlux.co.nz may earn affiliate commissions when you click on links to third-party casino operators and subsequently create accounts or make deposits. These affiliate relationships help fund the operation and maintenance of our website.
Important disclosures:
- We may receive financial compensation from licensed casinos featured on our website
- The presence of a casino on smartlux.co.nz, and the prominence of links or reviews, may be influenced by affiliate commission structures
- Your use of our referral links may entitle the casino to provide you with bonuses or promotions, though this is at the casino's discretion
- Any affiliate commission earned does not increase costs to you; you will pay the same rates as any other player
- We recommend only casinos that are properly licensed and regulated in New Zealand
We maintain editorial independence and recommend only platforms we believe are legitimate and suitable for New Zealand players, regardless of commission rates.
Intellectual Property
All content on smartlux.co.nz, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, reviews, and design elements, is the intellectual property of smartlux.co.nz or its content providers and is protected by New Zealand copyright law.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use content on smartlux.co.nz for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without express written permission
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
- Use content for commercial purposes or resale
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
- Scrape, crawl, or automatically extract data from the website
Unauthorized use of intellectual property may result in legal action.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, smartlux.co.nz, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Loss of data or information
- Gambling losses or winnings
- Damage to reputation or business interruption
- Any damages arising from the use or inability to use the website
- Third-party actions, including actions by casino operators
smartlux.co.nz's total liability in any matter relating to this website or these Terms shall not exceed the fees (if any) paid by you to access the website in the 12 months preceding the claim.
You use this website entirely at your own risk. If you are not satisfied with smartlux.co.nz or disagree with these Terms, your sole remedy is to discontinue use.
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 disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising from or relating to this website or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
By using smartlux.co.nz, you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of New Zealand courts and waive any objection to venue or inconvenient forum.
Changes to Terms
smartlux.co.nz reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Modifications become effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of smartlux.co.nz following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to remain informed of any updates. If you do not accept the modified Terms, you must cease using the website immediately.
Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or our website, please contact us at:
Email: legal@smartlux.co.nz
We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.