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Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using StarLit Arcade.

Last updated: March 2025

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the StarLit Arcade website at starlitarcade.com ("the Site"), operated by StarLit Arcade ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and StarLit Arcade, governed by the laws of New Zealand.

2. Eligibility

The Site is intended for use by individuals aged 18 years and older. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you must not access or use the Site. We reserve the right to restrict access to any user we reasonably believe does not meet this age requirement.

3. Nature of the Service

StarLit Arcade is a free-to-play social entertainment platform. Our games are designed purely for recreational entertainment and use virtual star points as an in-game scoring mechanism. Star points hold no monetary value and cannot be redeemed, exchanged, or converted into real money, prizes, goods, or services of any kind.

StarLit Arcade is not a gambling service. We do not offer real-money betting, wagering, deposits, withdrawals, or any form of real-money gambling. No financial transactions are required or facilitated through the Site.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, game code, animations, visual designs, and the overall look and feel of the Site — is the property of StarLit Arcade or its licensors and is protected by New Zealand and international intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act 1994.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Site without our prior written permission. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only.

5. Acceptable Use

When using the Site, you agree not to:

6. Game Rules and Virtual Items

Each game on the Site has its own set of rules and mechanics, which are self-explanatory through the game interface. All game outcomes are determined by random number generation or player interaction and are intended purely for entertainment.

Virtual star points and any other virtual items, scores, or achievements earned through our games are intangible digital items with no real-world value. We reserve the right to modify, reset, or remove virtual items at any time without notice. You have no ownership rights over virtual items.

7. Availability and Modifications

We strive to keep the Site and its games available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. We may temporarily suspend or permanently modify any part of the Site — including adding, removing, or changing games — at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors or viruses. You access and use the Site at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by the laws of New Zealand, StarLit Arcade shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Site. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, loss of goodwill, or any other intangible losses.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under New Zealand law, including under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 where applicable.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StarLit Arcade and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to external websites, including New Zealand help and support organisations. These links are provided for your convenience and information. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting any linked website is at your own risk.

12. Responsible Entertainment

While StarLit Arcade does not involve real-money gambling, we encourage all users to maintain healthy entertainment habits. If you feel that your gaming behaviour is becoming problematic, we encourage you to visit our Responsible Play page or contact the NZ Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and StarLit Arcade regarding your use of the Site. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written.

16. Contact Us

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