Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using rugvillage.co.nz (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of this Website.

2. Site Purpose

rugvillage.co.nz provides independent informational content, comparisons, and reviews regarding online sports betting, casino operators, and related services available to residents of New Zealand. rugvillage.co.nz is strictly an informational portal and is not a gambling operator, bookmaker, or gaming provider. We do not process bets, facilitate financial transactions, or provide real-money gambling services on this Website.

3. Age Restriction

This Website is strictly intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age, or the legal minimum age required to participate in gambling activities within your specific jurisdiction. By using this Website, you confirm that you meet this minimum age requirement. We actively support responsible gambling and encourage all users to respect New Zealand legal restrictions on gambling access.

4. Disclaimer

While we endeavor to keep all promotions, odds, bonus terms, and operator details accurate and up to date, the dynamic nature of the industry means that details may change without notice. Information provided on rugvillage.co.nz is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis for general information purposes only. Users are strongly advised to independently verify all terms, bonus requirements, licensing details, and operational rules directly on the respective operator's official website before engaging in any real-money activity.

5. Affiliate Relationship

rugvillage.co.nz operates as an affiliate marketing website. This means we may receive a financial commission or referral compensation when users click on external links, register, or make deposits with third-party betting and gaming operators featured on our Website. This commercial relationship does not compromise our editorial independence, but users should be aware that outbound links may generate affiliate revenue for the Website operators.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, design, layouts, written text, graphics, and underlying source code published on rugvillage.co.nz are the intellectual property of the Website or its licensors, protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Third-party brand names, logos, and trademarks appearing on the Website belong to their respective owners and are utilized strictly for review, descriptive, and identification purposes.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, rugvillage.co.nz, its owners, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of this Website or any third-party websites linked herein. This includes, without limitation, financial losses, loss of profits, gambling losses, or any disputes arising between you and an external gambling operator.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any matters arising from your use of rugvillage.co.nz shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any legal action, dispute, or proceeding arising out of or related 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 revise, amend, or update these Terms of Service at our sole discretion at any time without prior individual notice. Any modifications become effective immediately upon being published on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any amendments constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact our legal team at legal@rugvillage.co.nz.