Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2026
Welcome to akmus.co.nz ("Website"). These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using akmus.co.nz, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using akmus.co.nz, 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 revised Terms of Service.
Site Purpose
akmus.co.nz is an informational and review website dedicated to providing educational content about online pokies and casinos in New Zealand. We are NOT a gambling operator, casino, or gaming provider. We do not:
- Offer, operate, or provide access to gambling services or pokies games
- Accept wagers, bets, or deposits
- Hold or manage player funds
- Provide customer support for gambling accounts
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal minimum gambling age in your jurisdiction in New Zealand, whichever is higher) to access this Website. By using akmus.co.nz, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly allow access to persons under the legal gambling age. If you are under 18, you must not access or use this Website.
Disclaimer
The information provided on akmus.co.nz, including reviews, ratings, guides, and recommendations, is for informational purposes only and is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Online casinos, pokies offerings, bonuses, terms, and regulations change frequently.
We strongly recommend that you:
- Verify all information directly with the casino or gaming operator before gambling
- Review the casino's official terms and conditions, bonus terms, and privacy policy
- Check current NZ gambling regulations and licensing information
- Never rely solely on our Website for gambling decisions
Affiliate Relationship
akmus.co.nz is an affiliate website. We earn commissions and other compensation when users click on links to recommended casinos or gambling operators from our Website and subsequently register or deposit funds with those platforms.
This affiliate relationship may create a financial incentive for us to recommend certain operators. However, we strive to provide honest, fair, and unbiased reviews and recommendations based on objective criteria. Our affiliate relationships do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided, and we encourage users to conduct independent research before gambling with any operator.
Intellectual Property
All content on akmus.co.nz, including text, images, graphics, logos, reviews, and layouts, is the intellectual property of akmus.co.nz or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, or otherwise use any content from our Website without our prior written permission, except for limited personal, non-commercial use as permitted by law.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, akmus.co.nz and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to:
- Your use or inability to use our Website
- Any gambling losses or decisions made based on our reviews or recommendations
- Inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information on our Website
- Third-party casino operations, security breaches, or misconduct
- Violation of NZ gambling laws or regulations
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 principles. Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of akmus.co.nz shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of New Zealand, and you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued access or use of akmus.co.nz following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or our Website, please contact us at:
Email: legal@akmus.co.nz
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.
These Terms of Service are subject to the laws and regulations of New Zealand. For information on responsible gambling and gambling support services, please visit the Department of Internal Affairs or contact the National Problem Gambling Foundation.