1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website pokieladder.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site. The Site is operated by PokieLadder (the "we", "us", "our").
2. Age Restriction
This Site and all content it hosts is strictly for adults aged 18 years or older. By using the Site you confirm you are at least 18 years of age and legally able to participate in real-money online gambling in your jurisdiction. If you are under 18, please leave this Site immediately.
3. Jurisdiction and Availability
The Site is intended for use by Australian residents (18+). It is your responsibility to check whether online casino content is permitted under the laws of your jurisdiction before using the Site or registering at any listed casino. The operators of listed casinos may impose their own geographic restrictions.
4. What We Are (and Are Not)
PokieLadder is an independent review publication. We do not operate a casino. We do not accept deposits, hold player funds, or settle winnings. Any real-money gambling takes place at a casino listed on the Site, under that casino's own terms, licensing and jurisdiction. We are not responsible for the conduct, solvency, payout practices, bonus terms or compliance posture of any casino we review, though we take reasonable care to only list casinos that meet our published criteria.
5. Accuracy of Information
We make genuine efforts to keep reviews, bonus terms, payout details and licensing information accurate and current. However, operators change their offerings frequently. Before you register, deposit or wager at any casino, verify the current terms directly on the casino's website. We disclaim liability for losses arising from reliance on outdated information on the Site. If you find an inaccuracy, email [email protected].
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable Australian or local law;
- Scrape, copy or re-publish substantial portions of our review content without written permission;
- Circumvent age-gate, geographic or operator-side restrictions via the Site;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, its infrastructure or any connected system;
- Use the Site to promote unlicensed gambling operators or fraudulent offers;
- Submit false, misleading or defamatory content via any contact channel.
7. Intellectual Property
All Site content — including text, review scores, methodology documentation, comparison tables, graphics, logos and site design — is the intellectual property of PokieLadder or its licensors, except for third-party logos (used nominatively to identify the casinos reviewed). Unauthorised copying, redistribution or republication is prohibited. Short excerpts with attribution and a link back to the source page are permitted under Australian fair dealing provisions for review and criticism.
8. Affiliate Relationships
Some casinos listed on the Site pay us a referral commission when a reader registers via our link. Commission does not influence how we score or rank casinos; our methodology is applied identically to all listed casinos, including those without an affiliate relationship with us. Full disclosure: Affiliate Disclosure.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site contains outbound links to casino operators and external resources (such as BetStop, Gambling Help Online, ACMA). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of any external site. Following an outbound link is at your own risk and subject to the destination's own terms.
10. Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy or non-infringement. Gambling involves risk; no review, rating or guide on the Site constitutes a guarantee of outcome, winnings, withdrawal speed, bonus eligibility or any other player-facing promise. Past performance of a casino does not guarantee future behaviour.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, PokieLadder shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages arising out of or in any way related to your use of the Site, your reliance on Site content, or your engagement with any casino we review — whether in contract, tort (including negligence), statute or otherwise. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any right you have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded.
12. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PokieLadder, its contributors, editors and affiliates from any claim, liability, loss, damage or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Site, breach of these Terms, or violation of any applicable law.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the Site, our practices, or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the home page for a reasonable period. Continued use of the Site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the applicable state/territory of PokieLadder's operations. Any dispute arising in connection with the Site will be resolved in the courts of Australia having jurisdiction, to the extent permitted by law.
15. Severability
If any clause of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining clauses will continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [email protected]. Privacy questions: [email protected].
These Terms are written in plain English to support genuine understanding. If any clause is unclear, please reach out and we will clarify.