Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Frozen Pounamu, operated by veridixel.com. By accessing or using our 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.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Company Information

Operating Company: veridixel.com

Registered Address: Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand

Contact Email: support@veridixel.com

3. Description of Service

Frozen Pounamu is a social casino website that provides free entertainment through browser-based games.

Important: This is NOT a real money gambling site. You cannot win real money or prizes of monetary value.

All games use virtual credits for entertainment purposes only. Virtual credits have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real money.

Success in social casino games does not imply future success in real money gambling.

4. Age Requirement

You must be 18 years or older to use this website.

By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. Failure to provide proof may result in account suspension.

We do not knowingly provide services to anyone under 18. If we discover that someone under 18 has accessed our services, we will take immediate action to prevent further access.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.

You must not:

• Use the website in any way that violates local, national, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Use automated systems to access the website
• Collect or harvest information about other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit viruses or malicious code

5.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and browser.

Your game progress is stored locally on your device. We are not responsible for loss of data due to browser clearing, device changes, or other technical issues.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of veridixel.com or its content suppliers.

The content is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Cultural designs and Māori-inspired elements are used with respect and in accordance with cultural protocols.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.

We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website is free from viruses or harmful components
• Information on the website is accurate or complete

Your use of the website is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, veridixel.com shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the website
• Loss of data or game progress
• Unauthorized access to your device
• Errors or omissions in content
• Any other matter relating to the website

This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless veridixel.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws

10. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

You may have additional rights under local consumer protection laws.

11. Responsible Gaming

While our social casino does not involve real money, we encourage responsible entertainment habits:

• Set time limits for your gaming sessions
• Take regular breaks
• Remember that this is entertainment, not a way to make money
• Do not let gaming interfere with daily responsibilities

If you feel that gaming is becoming problematic, we encourage you to seek help from organizations like GambleAware or GamCare.

12. Affiliate Disclosure

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We may receive compensation for referring users to certain services. This does not affect our commitment to providing honest and unbiased information.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without notice, for any reason.

Reasons for termination may include:

• Violation of these terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of the website or other users
• Failure to meet age requirements

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.

14. Severability

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

The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

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

These terms supersede all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: support@veridixel.com

General Enquiries: info@veridixel.com

Contact Form: contact@veridixel.com

Address: Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand

17. Additional Policies

For information about how we collect and use your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For detailed information about your GDPR rights, please visit our GDPR Rights page.

18. Acknowledgment

By using Frozen Pounamu, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

You confirm that you are 18 years or older and legally able to enter into this agreement.

You understand that this is a social casino for entertainment only and does not involve real money gambling.