Terms of Use
Who these terms are with
These terms of use are an agreement between you (the visitor) and Robinson Publishing Limited, 138 Cuba Street, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand — the operator of MarlboroughPlay (marlboroughplay.com). Where these terms say "we", "us" or "our", we mean Robinson Publishing Limited.
By accessing MarlboroughPlay, you agree to these terms of use. Please read them carefully before continuing. If you disagree, do not use the site.
1. Purpose of the site
MarlboroughPlay offers free social casino entertainment with four browser-based games using virtual chips. No real money changes hands on this site—players cannot win or lose actual funds. The platform is designed purely for leisure enjoyment, not gambling.
2. Age requirement
Entry to the site requires you to be 18 or older. You confirm your age by proceeding. Should parents or guardians discover underage access, they're asked to intervene and notify us at once.
3. Virtual chips
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- exchange chips for money, gift cards, goods or services;
- transfer chips to another person;
- make a claim based on chips or virtual wins.
Chip balances reset to one thousand each time funds run out. Session credit does not transfer between visits.
4. Intellectual property
MarlboroughPlay and its licensors hold ownership of all website content, including text, images, code, game simulators and related materials. Copyright and intellectual property legislation protect this content. You may not copy, modify, commercially use or distribute content without written authorisation.
You may view content for personal, non-commercial use and share links to the site’s public pages.
5. Your obligations
When using the site you agree to:
- comply with New Zealand law and these terms of use;
- not use the site for fraudulent or unlawful purposes;
- not attempt to penetrate or disrupt the site’s systems;
- not use automated tools (bots, scrapers) on the site without our permission.
6. Changes to the content
We reserve the right to alter, add to or remove site content at any time without notice. Such changes take effect on publication. The most recent update date is always displayed on the page.
7. Availability
We aim to keep the site available at all times, though interruptions may occur due to maintenance, technical problems or unexpected circumstances. We accept no liability for any losses resulting from downtime.
8. Limitation of liability
The site operates on an as-is basis. We make no warranty regarding error-free or uninterrupted service. Your use is entirely at your own risk. We accept no liability for indirect, incidental or consequential losses — including data loss or business interruption.
This limitation does not restrict mandatory rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or the Fair Trading Act 1986.
9. Privacy
Our privacy policy outlines how we handle your personal information. By using this site, you accept these terms.
10. Cookies
The site uses cookies to operate. Read more on the cookie policy page.
11. External links
MarlboroughPlay may link to third-party websites including Gambling Helpline NZ and Safer Gambling Aotearoa. We disclaim responsibility for their content, practices and availability. Third-party sites operate under separate terms governing your use.
12. Governing law and disputes
New Zealand law governs these terms and site usage. Initial disputes proceed through good-faith negotiation. If agreement cannot be reached, the District Court of New Zealand will hear the matter.
Consumers may bring disputes before the Disputes Tribunal (disputestribunal.govt.nz). For consumer advice, contact Consumer Protection at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (consumerprotection.govt.nz).
13. Responsible play
Although no real money is played on the site, we encourage responsible play in every situation. Read more on the responsible play page. If you or someone close to you has concerns about gambling, contact Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 (free, 24/7).
14. Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: contact.html
MarlboroughPlay offers free entertainment to adults with virtual chips, regulated under New Zealand law. Play responsibly and enjoy.