Terms of Use
Welcome to playatcasinos.com (the “Site”).
Alongside these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) also guides your use of the Site and the Services (as defined below). The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into the Terms of Use and forms a fundamental part thereof. Collectively, the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy constitute the “Agreement,” establishing a binding legal contract between you and us, and governing our relationship.
In the Agreement, "you" or "your" or "user" or “player” refers to any individual using the Site, Services or the Software under the Agreement.
Important: Please review the Privacy Policy before using the Site or the Services
By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement and agree to be bound by them.
1. Acceptance and Amendment of the Agreement
If you disagree with any terms or conditions of the Agreement, you should immediately cease using the Site and the Services.
We may amend the Agreement periodically, and changes will take effect 14 days after being published on the Site or sooner if required by applicable law, regulation, or directive. You agree that your continued access or use of the Site or Services after such period will signify your acceptance of the amendments to the Agreement.
It is your responsibility to stay informed of the current terms and conditions of the Agreement, and we advise regularly checking the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We may terminate or suspend your use of the Services and/or the Site at any time, at our sole discretion and for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of the Agreement, without providing any financial compensation.
2. Usage of the Site and Services
To use the Site and Services, you must be over 18 and above the legal age applicable in your jurisdiction. The Site and its materials are not intended for or directed at individuals below the Legal Age. If you are under the Legal Age, you must immediately cease using or accessing the Site and Services.
3. Services
The Site offers information about casino games and the gambling industry (the "Services"). The Site and Services are provided freely and solely for informational purposes. All content on the Site is written by our team of in-house writers and external freelancers. Our writers uphold high standards of content quality and strive to be compliant and responsible in all countries we serve.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The Company, its affiliates, and its licensors (as applicable) own all software, data, written materials, and other content, graphics, forms, artwork, images, pictures, graphics, photographs, functional components, animations, videos, music, audio, text, and any software concepts and documentation and other material on, in, or made available through the Site (collectively the “Site Content”).
You agree not to remove or alter any copyright notice or other proprietary notice on the Site or the Site Content.
Additionally, the brand names and any other trademarks, service marks, and/or trade names used on this S ite (the “Trade Marks”) are the trademarks, service marks, and/or trade names of the Company, its affiliates, or its licensors (as applicable), and these entities reserve all rights to such Trade Marks.
The Site Content and Trademarks are protected by copyright and/or other intellectual property rights. You hereby acknowledge that by using the Services or by using or visiting the Site, you obtain no rights in the Trade Marks and the Site Content, and you may only use the same in complete accordance with the Agreement.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
The Site is an independent platform that compares online casinos. We aim to help players find trustworthy and legitimate casinos for safe and enjoyable gambling. Some links we use are affiliate links, meaning the Site earns a commission if a player deposits via our link, without extra cost to the player. This does not influence our expert reviews, which follow a 25-step rating process to ensure fairness and balance.
6. How the Online Casinos are Rated
At the Site, we maintain unbiased and trustworthy casino reviews through a 25-step process. This ensures consistent comparisons and benchmarks each element. We focus on Security & Trust, Games & Software, Bonuses & Promotions, Banking, Customer Care, and Mobile.
7. Forbidden Activities
By using our Site, you agree not to:
- Access or collect personal data of other users for any reason;
- Use the Site, Services, or Content for unlawful activities;
- Copy, redistribute, reverse engineer, decompile, modify, or attempt to access the source code;
- Harvest data via robots, spiders, scrapers, or any automated means;
- Share Site or Service data with third parties;
- Distribute malicious code, viruses, spyware, or upload harmful files to the Site or Services;
- Modify, lease, copy, display, publish, or sell any Site Content, Trademarks, or User Content;
- Make the software available to third parties via networks;
- Take actions that harm the Sites' goodwill or reputation.
8. Your Representations and Undertakings
By accessing or using the Site, you represent, warrant, and affirm:
- You are of legal age (18+);
- You will use the Site and Services solely for personal, non-commercial purposes;
- You have verified that your use of the Services and the Site complies with applicable laws and regulations, and will not engage in any unlawful activities on the Site;
- You will use the Site and Services in full compliance with the Agreement, as amended periodically;
- You will not use the Site, Services, or any information contained therein for any illegal or unauthorized purposes violating local, national, or international laws (including but not limited to import, export, copyright, and trademark laws);
- You will not impersonate any individual, person, or entity other than yourself;
- You waive any right to participate in a class action or jury trial against the Company or its affiliates where such waiver is permitted and agree to submit to arbitration in case of a dispute as specified in these Terms of Use.
If using the Site on behalf of an organization, company, or entity (collectively, a “Subscribing Organization”), you represent and warrant that you (i) are authorized as a representative or agent with sufficient authority to bind the Subscribing Organization to the Agreement; (ii) have read the Agreement; (iii) understand the Agreement; and (iv) agree to the Agreement on behalf of the Subscribing Organization.
9. Content Third-Party
This Site may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, services, or products (collectively “Third Party Content”). Such hyperlinks are provided for reference and convenience only. You agree not to hold us responsible for any Third Party Content. A hyperlink from this Site to Third Party
Content does not imply endorsement. You are solely responsible for determining the extent to which you may use any Third Party Content and do so at your own risk.
We do not endorse nor make any warranties or representations with respect to any Third Party Content (including but not limited to the accuracy of information and the quality of products or services contained therein).
10. Gaming Services
The Site, Site Content, and Services provide information for personal entertainment and informational purposes only. The Site and Site Content may reference, link to, or advertise Third Party Content related to online gaming and gambling services (the “Gaming Services”). The Gaming Services are intended only for users or visitors located in jurisdictions where the use of the Gaming Services is legal.
You understand that laws regarding online gaming and gambling vary globally, and it is your sole responsibility to ensure compliance with any law, regulation, or directive applicable to your location regarding the use of the Site, Services, and Gaming Services. Access to the Site does not imply that the Site, Services, Site Content, Gaming Services, or your activities via the Site are legal under the applicable laws, regulations, or directives.
You agree and affirm regarding your access or use of the Gaming Services:
- You are located in a jurisdiction where it is lawful to use the Gaming Services you access;
- You are not under 18 or the legal age of consent for using the Gaming Services;
- You have evaluated the applicable laws, regulations, and directives, and your use or access of the Gaming Services will not violate any applicable law, regulation, or directive;
- Your use of the information available on the Site or via the Services may result in monetary losses from gambling or wagering on the Gaming Services;
- You will verify any requirements imposed by the Gaming Services for their use, as amended periodically;
- You understand the risk of losing money when gaming and gambling via the Gaming Services and are fully responsible for any such loss; and
- Your use of the Gaming Services is at your sole option, discretion, and risk. You shall have no claims against the Company, its affiliates, licensors, or their respective directors, officers, or employees regarding gambling losses.
The Site does not provide advice on the legality of online or offline gambling. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the gambling laws applicable to you in your jurisdiction. Although we provide information related to gaming and gambling, we do not encourage participation in gaming or gambling (or betting). Participation in such activities is your personal choice.
11. Disclaimer
Your access to and use of this site, the services provided, and all materials available on or through the site are entirely at your own discretion and risk
This site, the services offered, and all materials provided on or through the site are presented on an "as is" basis. The company, its affiliates, and their licensors disclaim all express or implied conditions, representations, and warranties related to the site, the services, and all materials available on or through the site. This includes, but is not limited to, any implied warranties or conditions regarding merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, satisfactory quality, non-interference, accuracy of the site or services, or compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The company provides no guarantee that the site, the services, and all materials available on or through the site will meet your expectations, be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that any defects will be corrected, or that they will be free of viruses, spyware, malware, or bugs.
12. Limitation of Liability
The Company, along with its affiliates and licensors, will not be liable to you or any third party for any claims, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise, arising from or in connection with your or any third party's use of or access to the Site or Services. This includes, but is not limited to, any direct or indirect damages such as lost business opportunities, loss of profits (including anticipated winnings), business disruption, loss of business information, or any other financial or consequential losses, even if we have been advised of the potential for such damages.
The Company, its affiliates, and licensors will also not be liable for any losses or damages arising from or related to your use of any links found on the Site, nor are they responsible for the content on any external websites linked from the Site. You acknowledge that the Company will not be liable to you or any third party for any changes to, suspension of, or discontinuation of the Site or the Services.
13. Indemnity
By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to fully indemnify, defend, and hold us and our officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") harmless immediately on demand from and against all claims, liabilities, proceedings, damages, losses, fines, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: (i) any breach of this Agreement; (ii) your use of the Site or Services (or by anyone else using your username and password); (iii) your violation of any law; (iv) your negligence; (v) your wilful misconduct (collectively, the "Claims").
You agree to (i) promptly notify us of any Claim; (ii) not settle any Claim without our prior written consent; (iii) allow the Indemnified Parties to assume the defense of any Claim and cooperate with all reasonable requests for information and assistance. You have the right to employ separate counsel for any Claim and to participate in the defense.
If the Indemnified Parties do not notify you that they will undertake the defense of a Claim, you may defend the Claim with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Parties, subject to their right to assume the defense at any time prior to settlement or final determination at their own cost and expense.
14. Notification of Copyright Infringement
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users and visitors of our Site and Services to do the same. If you believe any User Content on the Site infringes on a copyright or violates your intellectual property rights, please notify the Company's Copyright Agent with the following details:
- Your name and the name of your company or subscribing organization, if applicable;
- Your contact information, including your email address, physical address, and telephone number;
- Identification of the material on the Site that is allegedly infringing, with enough detail to help us locate it. Please include the URL pointing to the allegedly infringing content or a detailed description of its location;
- An electronic or physical signature of a person authorized to act on the behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
- A statement showing that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the usage of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
15. Termination of the Agreement
We may terminate this Agreement and revoke your access to the Site and Services immediately without prior notice (and without any financial compensation to you):
- if we decide to cease providing the Site or Services, wholly or partly, whether generally or specifically to you;
- if we believe you have violated any terms of this Agreement;
- if your use of the Site or Services has been inappropriate or contrary to the spirit of the Agreement; or
- for any other reasonable grounds we deem appropriate.
16. Governing Law and Arbitration
By accessing or utilizing the Site or Services, you consent to the Agreement and your usage of the Site and Services being governed solely by the laws of England and Wales, excluding its conflict of law rules.
Should any controversy, claim, or dispute arise from or relate to the Agreement, your use of the Site, or the Services (“Dispute”), the parties shall engage in consultation and negotiation to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution. If the parties fail to resolve or settle the dispute within thirty (30) days of initiating such consultation or negotiation, any unresolved Dispute, including but not limited to any questions regarding the Agreement’s existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and conclusively resolved by binding arbitration under the London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”) Rules (“Arbitration”), which are incorporated by reference into this clause. It is agreed that:
- There will be one arbitrator;
- The arbitration seat will be London, United Kingdom. The language used in the proceedings will be English;
- The appointing authority as per the Rules will be the London Court of International Arbitration;
- The arbitration seat will be London;
- The language for arbitration will be English; and
- The governing law of this arbitration agreement will be the substantive law of England and Wales.
17. Confidentiality
By accessing or using this Site or Services, you agree to maintain the utmost confidentiality and not disclose the existence or details of any Dispute, except to LCIA for Dispute resolution, during the term of the Agreement or any time after. This includes all information disclosed in Arbitration or its results (collectively referred to as "Confidential Information"). You also agree not to use the Confidential Information for any purpose other than to resolve the Dispute, participate in Arbitration, or implement the Arbitration results.
However, if required by law, you may disclose such Confidential Information. In such cases, you must promptly notify us, consult with us, and help us resist or limit the disclosure or obtain an order ensuring the Confidential Information remains confidential.
18. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the full and complete understanding between you and us concerning your use of the Site, the Software, and the Services, replacing all prior agreements regarding the same. By agreeing to this Agreement, you confirm that you have not relied on any warranty or representation except as explicitly stated by the Company within this document.
19. Severability
All provisions of this Agreement are severable where permitted by law, meaning that if any provision is found invalid, it will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
20. Irreparable Harm
You acknowledge that a breach of this Agreement could cause us irreparable harm. Despite any other rights and remedies we may have, you agree that damages alone would not be a sufficient remedy. Consequently, we are entitled to seek injunctions, specific performance, and other equitable relief for any threatened or actual breach of this Agreement without needing to prove special damages.
21. Surviving Provisions
Any provisions of this Agreement that need to continue beyond its termination or expiration to fulfill their purpose will remain in effect. Specifically, Sections 4, 6, 7, and 10-22 (inclusive) will survive the termination of this Agreement to the extent necessary to achieve their intended purpose.
22. Waiver
Our waiver of any term in this Agreement shall not be interpreted as a waiver of any previous or future breaches of any terms within the Agreement.
23. Third Parties
Unless explicitly stated, this Agreement does not grant any rights or benefits to third parties. This Agreement shall not be interpreted as creating any agency, partnership, fiduciary relationship, trust arrangement, or any other joint enterprise between you and us.
This Agreement shall not be interpreted as creating any agency, partnership, fiduciary relationship, trust arrangement, or any other joint enterprise between you and us.
24. Assignment
We retain the right to transfer, assign, sublicense, or pledge this Agreement, in full or partially, without your consent, (i) to any entity within our corporate group, or (ii) in the event of a merger, asset sale, or similar corporate transaction involving the Company. You are not permitted to transfer, assign, sublicense, or pledge any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement in any manner.
25. Commitment to Transparency and Responsibility
We uphold the highest standards of transparency and responsibility in all our operations. We aim to provide our users with precise, clear, and comprehensive information, which includes the disclosure of crucial data like licenses, terms and conditions, and bonus specifics. Here’s how we do it:
- Affiliate Relations: While we use affiliate links, we always disclose them and ensure they do not influence our reviews and rankings. Our primary goal is to serve our users' interests.
- Transparent Review Process: Our 25-step review process is openly available on our site, allowing users to understand our methods for rating and reviewing casinos.
- Responsibility: We are dedicated to delivering accurate information and maintaining up-to-date reviews and ratings. Any detected errors are promptly corrected.
- Objective Information: We strive to provide unbiased information, reinforcing our commitment to transparency.
- Responsible Gambling: We actively promote responsible gambling by providing resources and links to support services for individuals who may face gambling issues.
26. Our Approach to Regulatory Compliance in Various Markets
Laws and regulations are always evolving, and we diligently monitor changes to ensure compliance with the latest standards in each market. We perform thorough research to grasp the local laws and regulations relevant to online gambling in all the regions we serve. Our published content adheres to these principles:
- Player Safety: We only endorse casinos that implement SSL encryption technology and utilize a random number generator (RNG), alongside other security measures, to safeguard user information and comply with privacy and data protection regulations.
- Responsible Gaming Promotion: We follow laws and guidelines for responsible advertising and promotion of gambling activities. This includes encouraging safe play, avoiding advertising to minors, and offering resources for those facing gambling issues.