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Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 2025

Important Notice: By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and heartordinary.com. By accessing or using our website at heartordinary.com, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms.

2. Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website.

By using this site, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. We reserve the right to verify your age at any time. If we discover that you are under 18, we will immediately terminate your access to the site.

3. Social Casino Entertainment

This website provides social casino entertainment only. Key points:

4. Disclaimer of Gambling

This is NOT a gambling website. We do not offer real money wagering. Wins obtained in social casinos do not guarantee future winnings in real money casinos. This platform is purely for entertainment and educational purposes about Māori culture.

5. Account and Access

5.1 Account Creation

You may be required to create an account to access certain features. You agree to:

5.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and game mechanics, is the property of heartordinary.com or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only.

7.3 Restrictions

You may not:

8. Cultural Sensitivity

Our games feature authentic Māori cultural elements. We are committed to:

Users must treat cultural content with respect and not use it in offensive or inappropriate ways.

9. Jurisdiction and Restrictions

9.1 Geographical Restrictions

This service is provided from New Zealand. Access may be restricted in certain jurisdictions. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of this site complies with local laws.

9.2 Prohibited Jurisdictions

If you are located in a jurisdiction where social casino entertainment is prohibited, you must not access this website.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Website Availability

We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times. We may suspend or modify the service without notice.

10.2 No Warranties

The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, heartordinary.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

11. Responsible Gaming

While this is not a real money gambling site, we promote responsible entertainment:

Resources are available at GambleAware.org and GamCare.org.uk

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with:

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of these external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

14. Affiliate Disclosure

This website may contain affiliate links or partnerships. We may receive compensation for referrals or recommendations. However, this does not influence our content or recommendations. All opinions expressed are our own.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through:

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and GDPR Rights page, constitute the entire agreement between you and heartordinary.com regarding use of the website.

20. Contact Information

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

21. Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. You also acknowledge that you are at least 18 years of age and that this is a social casino for entertainment purposes only, not a real money gambling site.