Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: October 24, 2025

Welcome to Winward Way, New Zealand’s premier free social online casino! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Winward Way website (winwardway.nz), mobile apps, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and applicable New Zealand laws. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

Winward Way is operated by Winward Way Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a New Zealand-based company focused on providing entertainment through free social casino-style games. No real money gambling is involved.

1. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) and a resident of New Zealand to use the Platform.

  • You must have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.

  • We may verify eligibility and suspend or terminate accounts for non-compliance.

2. Account and Registration

  • No account is required for basic gameplay, but optional registration unlocks features like progress tracking and daily bonuses.

  • Provide accurate information during registration and keep login details confidential.

  • Accounts are personal and non-transferable; sharing may lead to suspension.

3. Use of the Platform

  • Permitted Use: Enjoy free games, community features, events, and virtual bonuses for entertainment only. Virtual points have no monetary value and cannot be redeemed for cash or prizes.

  • Prohibited Conduct: You may not:

    • Use cheats, bots, or exploits to manipulate gameplay.

    • Harass players or violate community guidelines.

    • Attempt unauthorized access or reverse-engineer the Platform.

    • Engage in commercial activities or promote real-money gambling.

    • Use VPNs/proxies to bypass NZ-only access restrictions.

  • We may monitor usage to ensure fair play and compliance.

4. Virtual Items and Bonuses

  • All points, rewards, and bonuses are virtual, non-transferable, and non-redeemable for real money.

  • Bonuses (e.g., daily rewards) may have expiration dates or playthrough requirements for entertainment purposes.

  • We may modify or remove virtual items at our discretion without notice or liability.

5. Intellectual Property

  • The Platform, including games, graphics, and code, is owned by us or our licensors. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-commercial license to use it.

  • Do not copy, distribute, or modify content without written permission.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

  • The Platform may include links to external sites (e.g., support resources) or embedded games (e.g., demos). We’re not responsible for their content or practices.

  • Third-party services are subject to their own terms.

7. User Content

  • Community posts or chats must follow guidelines: no hate speech, spam, or illegal content.

  • You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use your content to improve the Platform.

  • We may remove user content at our discretion.

8. Termination

  • You may stop using the Platform at any time.

  • We may suspend or terminate access for violations, with or without notice.

  • Upon termination, all virtual items are forfeited.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • The Platform is provided “as is” without warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, we are not liable for indirect damages (e.g., lost profits) from Platform use.

  • Our liability is limited to NZD 100 per claim.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

  • These Terms are governed by New Zealand law. Disputes will be resolved in Auckland courts.

  • For informal resolution, contact us at support@winwardway.nz.

11. Changes to Terms

  • We may update these Terms. Changes will be posted with notice via email or the Platform. Continued use implies acceptance.