Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of these terms

Using VapeMate — browsing a page, following a link, or relying on anything you read here — means you accept these terms in full and the way they interact with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. These documents together form the agreement between you and VapeMate. If you are using the site on behalf of someone else, you confirm you have the authority to accept these terms for them.

The site is informational only

VapeMate is an independent comparison and information service covering online casinos, sports betting sites and crypto gambling that accept New Zealand players. Everything we publish — rankings, reviews, bonus summaries, banking notes and how-to guides — is general information and editorial opinion. It is not gambling advice, financial advice, investment advice, tax advice or legal advice, and it is not a recommendation to gamble.

We do not operate any casino, sportsbook or betting product, we do not take bets or hold player funds, and we are not party to any account you open with a third-party operator. Any decision to gamble, how much to stake, and which operator to use is yours alone. If you need advice tailored to your circumstances — tax on winnings, your financial position, or your legal rights — speak to a qualified professional in New Zealand.

You must be 18 or over

The legal minimum age for gambling in New Zealand is 18. This site is intended only for people aged 18 and over. By using VapeMate you confirm you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly direct content to, or collect information from, anyone under 18. If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free and confidential help is available from Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 (24/7), or see our responsible gambling page.

Accuracy and currency of information

We work to keep the site accurate and up to date, and we re-check operator details regularly because offshore offers change often. Even so, bonuses, wagering requirements, minimum deposits, payout times, accepted payment methods, licensing and country availability can change at any time and without notice to us.

For that reason we make no guarantee that any detail on VapeMate is complete, current or error-free. Always verify the terms on the operator's own website before you deposit or place a bet — the operator's published terms and conditions prevail over anything summarised here. We are not liable for any difference between what we describe and what an operator actually offers at the time you sign up.

Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, the content on VapeMate — including text, rankings, reviews, layout, graphics and the VapeMate name and branding — is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright and trademark law. You may view and share our pages for your own personal, non-commercial use, and you may link to us.

You may not copy, republish, scrape, resell or create derivative works from our content without our written permission. Operator names, logos and trademarks shown on the site remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and comparison only.

Third-party and external links

VapeMate contains links to third-party websites, including gambling operators and support services. Those sites are controlled by others, not by us. We provide the links for your convenience and do not control, endorse, guarantee or take responsibility for the content, products, terms, security or practices of any site we link to.

When you leave VapeMate and open a third-party site, that site's own terms and privacy policy apply, and your dealings with it are strictly between you and that operator. We are not responsible for any loss or dispute arising from your use of a linked site.

Limitation of liability

You use VapeMate at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, we exclude all warranties, express or implied, about the site and its content, and we are not liable for any loss or damage — including gambling losses, lost profits, or indirect or consequential loss — arising from your use of, or reliance on, the site or any third-party site reached through it.

Nothing in these terms limits any rights you have that cannot be excluded under New Zealand law, such as the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 where it applies. Where our liability cannot be excluded but can be limited, it is limited to the extent the law allows.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You and VapeMate submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts for any dispute arising out of or in connection with the site or these terms.

Changes to these terms

We may revise these terms at any time by updating this page, and the "last updated" date above shows when we last did. Changes take effect as soon as they are published. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.

Contact

If you have a question about these terms, or you think something on the site is inaccurate, please get in touch through our contact page. We read every message and will correct genuine errors as quickly as we can.