Terms of Service

    Effective Date: 1 January 2026
    Website: thehappening.co.nz

    1. Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing, browsing, or using thehappening.co.nz (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately cease using the Website.

    2. Site Purpose

    thehappening.co.nz operates strictly as an independent information, review, and comparison platform focused on online casinos, payment methods (including PayPal), and gaming guides relevant to players in New Zealand.

    We are NOT a gambling operator. thehappening.co.nz does not:

    3. Age Restriction

    This Website is strictly intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age (or the minimum legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). In New Zealand, participating in gambling activities requires you to meet the legal age requirements set by applicable legislation.

    By using the Website, you warrant and confirm that you are at least 18 years old. If you are under the legal gambling age, you are prohibited from accessing this site and any linked third-party gaming operators.

    4. Disclaimer

    The information, guides, casino reviews, and promotional offers displayed on thehappening.co.nz are provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.

    While we endeavour to keep all content accurate and current as of 2026, casino promotions, terms, wagering requirements, licence statuses, and PayPal availability change frequently. We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information published. You are solely responsible for independently verifying all terms, rules, and bonus conditions directly with the operator prior to registration or deposit.

    5. Affiliate Relationship

    In accordance with transparency principles, please be advised that thehappening.co.nz operates as an affiliate marketing website. This means we may earn a monetary commission from partner casinos when you click on external links, register an account, or make a qualifying deposit through our site.

    These commercial partnerships do not impose any additional cost on you. However, our reviews and editorial assessments remain our own, independent evaluations.

    6. Intellectual Property

    All proprietary content, text, graphics, logos, layouts, and compilation code published on thehappening.co.nz are the property of the Website or its content creators and are protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

    All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names (including "PayPal" and various online casino trademarks) belong to their respective owners and are used on this site strictly for descriptive, identification, and review purposes under fair dealing provisions.

    7. Limitation of Liability

    Under no circumstances shall thehappening.co.nz, its owners, operators, or affiliates be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

    Gambling involves substantial financial risk and should never be viewed as a source of income. You gamble at your own risk. If gambling is causing you or someone you know harm in