Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2026
Welcome to shantimat.co.nz. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and content. By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using shantimat.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. 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 new Terms.
2. Site Purpose
shantimat.co.nz is an informational and review website dedicated to providing information about online casinos available to New Zealand players. We provide independent reviews, comparisons, and recommendations based on our research and analysis.
Important: We are NOT a gambling operator, casino, or betting exchange. We do not offer gambling services, accept bets, or facilitate any financial transactions related to gambling. We are an independent affiliate information resource only. All gambling services are provided by third-party licensed operators.
3. Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years of age, or the legal minimum gambling age in New Zealand (whichever is higher), to access and use this website. By using shantimat.co.nz, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly permit access to users under the legal gambling age. If you are under 18, you are prohibited from accessing this website.
4. Disclaimer
The information provided on shantimat.co.nz, including casino reviews, ratings, bonus details, terms, and features, is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on this website.
Online casino terms, bonuses, promotions, and features change frequently. You are solely responsible for verifying all information directly with the casino operator before making any decisions or registering an account. We strongly recommend reviewing the official Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of any casino before playing.
We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outdated information on this website. Casino operators may modify their offerings at any time without notice to us.
5. Affiliate Relationship
shantimat.co.nz is an affiliate website. We earn commissions, referral fees, or other compensation when users click on links to online casinos and subsequently register or complete qualifying actions. This is how we sustain our operations.
We disclose our affiliate relationships transparently. However, our inclusion of a casino, our ratings, or our recommendations do not imply endorsement or suitability for your individual circumstances. We encourage users to conduct their own research and make informed decisions independent of our recommendations.
Affiliate compensation does not influence our reviews or rankings. However, we acknowledge that our business model creates an inherent incentive to promote casinos, and users should be aware of this relationship.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on shantimat.co.nz, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of shantimat.co.nz or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or otherwise use any content from this website without our prior written permission, except for reasonable personal use and as permitted by applicable law.
Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is prohibited and may result in legal action.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law:
- shantimat.co.nz shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or any content.
- We are not responsible for losses incurred from gambling activities, including financial losses, fraud, account hacking, or disputes with casinos.
- We are not liable for the actions, services, or failures of third-party casino operators.
- Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with this website is to discontinue use of it.
This limitation of liability applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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 proceedings arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of shantimat.co.nz following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly to stay informed of any updates.
10. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: legal@shantimat.co.nz
We will endeavor to respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
Responsible Gambling Notice: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help. Contact the National Council of Addiction and Gambling Services (NCAGS) or visit Problem Gambling Foundation New Zealand for support and resources.