Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2026
Welcome to The Hop Garden (thehopgarden.co.nz). These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing thehopgarden.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. 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
The Hop Garden is an informational and review website dedicated to providing content about online casinos available to New Zealand residents. We are NOT a gambling operator and do not offer any gambling services, gaming products, or casino games ourselves. Our website provides independent reviews, comparisons, guides, and information to help users make informed decisions about online casinos. We do not accept wagers, process bets, or facilitate gambling transactions.
3. Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years of age or the minimum legal gambling age in New Zealand (whichever is applicable) to access and use this website. By using The Hop Garden, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not permit access to persons under the legal gambling age in New Zealand. If you are under 18, you must not use this website.
4. Disclaimer
The information, reviews, and content provided on The Hop Garden are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Casino terms, conditions, bonuses, payment methods, and regulatory status may change without notice. We strongly recommend that you independently verify all information directly with the relevant online casino operators before making any decisions or deposits. We do not accept responsibility for inaccuracies, omissions, or changes made by third-party casinos. Your use of any casino or gambling service is at your own risk and discretion.
5. Affiliate Relationship
The Hop Garden earns commissions and affiliate fees from online casinos that are recommended or linked on our website. This means we receive financial compensation when users click on our links and subsequently create accounts or make deposits with featured casinos. This affiliate relationship may create a conflict of interest. We aim to provide honest, unbiased reviews; however, you should be aware that our recommendations may be influenced by the availability of affiliate programs. We encourage you to conduct your own research and compare casinos independently.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on The Hop Garden, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, reviews, guides, and design elements, is the intellectual property of The Hop Garden or our content providers and is protected by copyright laws. You may view and print content for your personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of any content without our express written consent is strictly prohibited.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, The Hop Garden and its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our website, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses. This includes liability for third-party casino services, financial losses from gambling, account disputes, or security breaches at external casino operators. Your sole remedy for any dispute is to cease using the website.
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 principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand for any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of The Hop Garden.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update, modify, or amend these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of The Hop Garden following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend that you review these terms regularly to stay informed of any updates.
10. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or our website, please contact us at:
Email: legal@thehopgarden.co.nz
We will endeavour to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.