Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2026
Welcome to melbournenewsonline.com ("the Site"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must not use this Site.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing melbournenewsonline.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and melbournenewsonline.com ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Site Purpose
melbournenewsonline.com is an informational and review website dedicated to providing independent content about PayID pokies and online gambling services in Australia. We are NOT a gambling operator, gaming provider, or licensed casino. We do not offer, facilitate, or conduct gambling activities directly.
Our Site exists solely to publish reviews, comparisons, guides, news, and educational content about gambling services and operators. Any links to external gambling platforms are provided for informational purposes only. All gambling transactions occur on third-party platforms, and we are not responsible for those transactions or services.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years of age, or the applicable minimum legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory, whichever is higher, to access this Site. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements. We do not knowingly permit access to persons under the legal gambling age. If you are under the legal gambling age, you must not use this Site.
Disclaimer
The information, reviews, and content provided on this Site are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial, legal, or gambling advice. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site.
Gambling information, operator details, bonus terms, PayID availability, and features are subject to change without notice. Operators may modify their terms, services, and offerings at any time. You are solely responsible for verifying all information directly with the relevant gambling operator before making any decisions or deposits. We strongly recommend reviewing the operator's official terms and conditions and contacting their customer support to confirm current offerings.
By using this Site, you acknowledge and accept that gambling carries inherent risks, including the risk of financial loss. We do not endorse or encourage gambling and recommend responsible gambling practices at all times.
Affiliate Relationship
melbournenewsonline.com participates in affiliate marketing programs with various gambling operators and service providers. We earn affiliate commissions, referral fees, or other compensation when users click on our links and complete qualifying actions (such as registering with an operator or making a deposit).
This affiliate relationship may create a financial incentive for us to recommend certain operators or services. We disclose these relationships transparently, and our reviews and recommendations are based on our assessment of those services. However, you should be aware that the presence of affiliate links does not guarantee the quality or reliability of any operator or service.
We are not responsible for any disputes, losses, or issues that arise from your interactions with operators we recommend. All gambling activities and disputes are between you and the operator directly.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, button icons, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the exclusive property of melbournenewsonline.com or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use this content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, adapt, translate, reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of any content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and may result in legal action.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE AUSTRALIAN LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL melbournenewsonline.com, its directors, employees, agents, or service providers be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of this Site or reliance on any content herein.
This includes, but is not limited to, losses resulting from gambling activities, financial decisions made based on our content, or disputes with operators. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with this Site is to discontinue use.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability for certain damages, so this limitation may not apply to you in full. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, specifically the laws of Victoria, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be resolved exclusively through the courts of Victoria, Australia.
By using this Site, you consent to the jurisdiction of the Victorian courts and waive any objection to venue or forum non conveniens.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Service at any time, in our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site, with the updated date reflected at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to ensure you are aware of any updates. If you do not agree with any changes, you must discontinue your use of the Site.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or the content of this Site, please contact us at:
Email: legal@melbournenewsonline.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within 14 business days.