Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Hargreaves, Thelendingmag

Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to thelendingmag.com (hereinafter referred to as "the Website," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using this Website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and individuals who access or use the services and content provided on thelendingmag.com. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of this Website immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your continued use of thelendingmag.com constitutes your unconditional acceptance of these Terms of Use, along with any updates or amendments that may be published from time to time. Liam Hargreaves, the owner, content author, and editor of this Website, reserves the right to modify, revise, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to ensure you remain in compliance with the most current version.

2. Informational Purpose Only

All content published on thelendingmag.com, including but not limited to reviews, ratings, comparisons, guides, and commentary related to online pokies and casino platforms available in New Zealand, is provided strictly for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes, nor should be interpreted as, financial advice, legal advice, investment guidance, or any form of professional counsel.

YMYL Disclaimer: The content on thelendingmag.com falls within the category of topics that may affect your financial decisions. Users are strongly advised to conduct their own independent research and consult with a qualified financial or legal professional before making any decisions related to gambling, wagering, or use of online casino platforms. Thelendingmag.com accepts no responsibility for financial losses or legal consequences arising from decisions made based on content found on this Website.

3. Age Requirement — 18+ Only

This Website contains content relating to online gambling, pokies, and casino services. Access to and use of thelendingmag.com is strictly restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By using this Website, you confirm that you meet the minimum age requirement. We do not knowingly provide content to minors. If you are under the age of 18, you are prohibited from accessing this Website and must leave immediately.

We strongly encourage responsible gambling. If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related harm, please seek assistance from a recognised support service in New Zealand.

4. No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, thelendingmag.com and its owner, Liam Hargreaves, shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

All third-party casino and pokies platforms reviewed on this Website operate independently. Thelendingmag.com has no control over the practices, terms, or services of those external platforms and assumes no liability in connection with them.

5. Intellectual Property

All written content, editorial reviews, graphics, logos, site design, and other materials published on thelendingmag.com are the exclusive intellectual property of Liam Hargreaves unless otherwise stated. All rights are reserved. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, transmit, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without the express written permission of the content author and editor, Liam Hargreaves. Unauthorised use of any material from thelendingmag.com may result in legal action.

6. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or your use of thelendingmag.com shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, you may contact the Website owner and editor directly through the contact page available on thelendingmag.com. All inquiries will be addressed by Liam Hargreaves, the author and managing editor responsible for all content published on this Website.

Last updated: January 2026 — thelendingmag.com