Terms of Use
Who these terms are with
These terms of use are an agreement between you (the visitor) and Williams Editorial Limited, 103 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand — the operator of TakaheEntertainment (takaheentertainment.com). Where these terms say "we", "us" or "our", we mean Williams Editorial Limited.
By using TakaheEntertainment, you accept these terms of use. Please read them carefully before you proceed. If you don't accept them, refrain from using the site.
1. Purpose of the site
Takahe Entertainment offers a free social casino simulator with four browser-based games using virtual chips for entertainment only. No real money is involved, and players cannot win or lose actual funds. The platform is designed purely for recreational enjoyment, not for gambling.
2. Age requirement
Access to the site is limited to those aged 18 and over. By entering, you confirm your age meets this threshold. Parents or guardians who discover a minor using the site are encouraged to intervene and contact us directly.
3. Virtual chips
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- exchange chips for money, gift cards, goods or services;
- transfer chips to another person;
- make a claim based on chips or virtual wins.
Unlimited chips reset to one thousand when depleted during play, though balances don't carry over between sessions.
4. Intellectual property
Takahe Entertainment and its licensors hold ownership of all site components, including text, imagery, code, game simulators and associated content. Intellectual property and copyright laws protect this material comprehensively. Unauthorised copying, modification, commercial use or distribution remains strictly prohibited.
You may view content for personal, non-commercial use and share links to the site’s public pages.
5. Your obligations
When using the site you agree to:
- comply with New Zealand law and these terms of use;
- not use the site for fraudulent or unlawful purposes;
- not attempt to penetrate or disrupt the site’s systems;
- not use automated tools (bots, scrapers) on the site without our permission.
6. Changes to the content
We reserve the right to modify, expand or remove site content without notice. Updates take effect immediately upon publication, and the current revision date is displayed on this page.
7. Availability
Takahe Entertainment endeavours to keep the site accessible at all times, though continuous access cannot be guaranteed. Occasional unavailability may occur due to maintenance, technical problems or unexpected circumstances. We accept no liability for losses arising from service interruptions.
8. Limitation of liability
The site is provided on an 'as is' basis. We offer no warranty regarding error-free operation or service continuity. Your use of the site is entirely at your own risk. We accept no liability for indirect, incidental or consequential loss, including data loss or business interruption.
This limitation does not restrict mandatory rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or the Fair Trading Act 1986.
9. Privacy
Your personal information is processed in accordance with our privacy policy, which applies when you use this site.
10. Cookies
The site uses cookies to operate. Read more on the cookie policy page.
11. External links
Takahē Entertainment accepts no liability for third-party websites linked here, including Gambling Helpline NZ or Safer Gambling Aotearoa, nor their content, practices or availability. Each site's own terms apply to your use.
12. Governing law and disputes
New Zealand law applies to these terms and your site use. Good-faith negotiation will first attempt to resolve any disputes. If agreement cannot be reached, matters will be referred to New Zealand's District Court.
Consumers may bring disputes before the Disputes Tribunal (disputestribunal.govt.nz). For consumer advice, contact Consumer Protection at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (consumerprotection.govt.nz).
13. Responsible play
Although no real money is played on the site, we encourage responsible play in every situation. Read more on the responsible play page. If you or someone close to you has concerns about gambling, contact Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 (free, 24/7).
14. Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: contact.html
Takahe Entertainment provides free online entertainment for adults using virtual chips only, regulated under New Zealand law—play responsibly and enjoy.