1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the GoldenEmu platform at goldenemu.com (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all terms, you must immediately stop using the Platform.
GoldenEmu is operated by GoldenEmu Entertainment Pty Ltd, ABN 47 312 894 605, Level 12, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
2. Nature of the Platform
GoldenEmu is a free-to-play social entertainment platform only. It is not a real-money service of any kind. Specifically:
- No real money is accepted or paid out at any time
- No real prizes, goods, or anything of monetary value can be won
- All in-game currencies are virtual coins with zero real-world value
- Virtual coins cannot be sold, transferred, exchanged, or redeemed
- The Platform does not involve real money of any kind under Australian law
3. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Platform
- By using the Platform you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older
- We reserve the right to verify your age and suspend access if verification fails
- If you are under 18, you are strictly prohibited from using the Platform
4. Use of the Platform
You agree to use the Platform only for its intended entertainment purpose and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:
- Attempt to exploit, hack, or reverse-engineer any part of the Platform
- Use automated scripts, bots, or cheating tools
- Misrepresent your age or identity
- Use the Platform for any commercial purpose
- Reproduce or distribute Platform content without permission
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Platform, including but not limited to graphics, text, logos, game designs, and code, is the property of GoldenEmu Entertainment Pty Ltd and is protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written consent.
6. Disclaimers
The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. GoldenEmu makes no representations that:
- The Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- Any virtual coins, game outcomes, or leaderboard positions will be maintained indefinitely
- The Platform will be compatible with all devices or browsers
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, GoldenEmu Entertainment Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Platform. Since the Platform involves no real money, our maximum liability to you is zero dollars ($0.00 AUD).
8. Responsible Entertainment
We encourage responsible use of our entertainment Platform. If you feel that playing free social entertainment games is negatively impacting your life, please contact one of the following organisations:
- GambleAware — begambleaware.org
- Gambling Help Online — gamblinghelponline.org.au — 1800 858 858
- NCPG — ncpgambling.org
9. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at [email protected] or write to: GoldenEmu Entertainment Pty Ltd, Level 12, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.