Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2026

Welcome to Blue and Sharpen ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site"). These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of blurandsharpen.com and all related content, services, and materials. By accessing this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using blurandsharpen.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Site Purpose

Blue and Sharpen is an informational and review website dedicated to providing content about online pokies in New Zealand. We are NOT a gambling operator, casino, or gaming provider. We do not offer gambling services, accept wagers, facilitate deposits, or conduct any gaming activities directly.

Our Site provides:

• Educational content and guides about online pokies
• Reviews and comparisons of licensed online casinos operating in New Zealand
• Information about responsible gambling practices
• Links and recommendations to third-party gambling operators

All gambling activities occur through external licensed operators only. You engage with these operators directly and independently of our Site.

3. Age Restriction

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal minimum gambling age in your jurisdiction in New Zealand) to access and use this Site. By using the Site, you certify that you meet this age requirement.

We do not knowingly permit access to individuals under the legal gambling age. If you are under 18, you must immediately cease use of this Site.

4. Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and current information, the content on Blue and Sharpen is provided on an "as-is" basis without warranty of any kind. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on the Site.

Information about online casinos, pokies, bonus offers, terms, conditions, and features may change without notice and may not reflect the most current information available. Casino policies, terms, and offerings are subject to change by the operators.

You are solely responsible for verifying all information directly with the relevant casino or gambling operator before making any decisions or deposits. We strongly recommend reviewing each operator's official terms and conditions, privacy policies, and responsible gambling resources.

5. Affiliate Relationship

Blue and Sharpen maintains affiliate relationships with various online casinos and gambling operators operating in New Zealand. We earn affiliate commissions and referral fees when users click our links and subsequently open accounts or make deposits with these operators.

This affiliate relationship means:

• We have a financial interest in recommending certain casinos
• Our reviews and recommendations may be influenced by commission structures
• We receive compensation for referred players at no additional cost to you
• Different operators may offer different commission rates

We disclose our affiliate relationships transparently. However, you should be aware that our recommendations may reflect our commercial interests. We encourage you to conduct independent research and make decisions based on your own needs and preferences.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on blurandsharpen.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, articles, and software, is the property of Blue and Sharpen or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or otherwise use any content from the Site without our prior written permission, except for:

• Personal, non-commercial use
• Brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original source

Unauthorized use of any content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, Blue and Sharpen shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Your reliance on information provided
• Technical issues, server downtime, or interruptions
• Third-party content or external links
• Gambling losses or disputes with external operators

We are not responsible for disputes, losses, or issues arising from your interactions with third-party casinos or gambling operators. You engage with external operators entirely at your own risk.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand for resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document will reflect the most recent revision.

Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to remain informed of any updates.

10. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or our Site, please contact us at:

Email: legal@blurandsharpen.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsible Gambling Notice: Gambling can be addictive. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help. In New Zealand, support is available through Problem Gambling Foundation and other services.