Terms & Conditions

These Terms govern your relationship with the operator of the review and informational website available at https://houseoffun-au.com in relation to your use of that site and its content about the social casino game "House Of Fun". They take effect from 1 January 2026 and apply to all visitors and users located in Australia.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

• "Website" means the review and informational site operated under the domain houseoffun-au.com, including all pages, sub-pages, content, and services available through it, collectively referred to as House Of Fun.
• "Operator", "we", "us", "our" means the legal and editorial operator of the Website houseoffun-au.com, which is an independent review and information provider and is not the owner or operator of the House Of Fun game. For references to the House Of Fun game itself, the operator is Playtika Ltd., headquartered at Ha-Khoshlim St 8, Herzliya, Israel.
• "User", "you", "your", "Player" means any natural person who accesses, browses, or otherwise uses the Website and, where relevant, creates an account on the Website.
• "House Of Fun" means the social casino / free-to-play game operated by Playtika Ltd. and accessible via https://houseoffun.com and associated apps. It offers virtual coins and in-app purchases but does not constitute real money gambling and does not hold gambling licences.
• "Account" means a user profile registered on houseoffun-au.com, if such functionality is offered, allowing Users to post comments, subscribe to newsletters, or access additional review or informational features.
• "Bet", "Wager" on this Website refers solely to simulated or demonstrative bets described in reviews and guides, or to virtual play within the House Of Fun social casino game. No real-money wagers are accepted or processed via houseoffun-au.com.
• "Bonus", "Promotion" refers to any in-game virtual offer, reward, free coins or similar benefit described in our reviews, or any informational or marketing promotion we may host on the Website (for example, newsletter competitions with non-cash or minor gift rewards). These are not gambling bonuses in the sense of licensed betting or casino promotions.
• "Content" means all text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, code, reviews, guides, comparisons, and other materials published on the Website.
• "Third-Party Services" means any external websites, apps, or services, including but not limited to https://houseoffun.com, https://playtika.com and their terms of service (https://playtika.com/terms-service) and privacy policy (https://playtika.com/privacy-policy), to which we may provide links or references.
• "Australian Law" refers to the laws applicable within Australia, including, where relevant, the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth), the Australian Consumer Law contained in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), and any applicable state and territory legislation.

Account Registration

House Of Fun may allow Users to create Accounts for community or informational purposes (for example, to leave comments or receive newsletters). Any such Account is separate from any account you may hold with the House Of Fun game or with Playtika Ltd. and is governed solely by these Terms.

Eligibility and Age Requirements

• Minimum age: You must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement under the laws of your state or territory in Australia to create an Account or otherwise actively engage with the Website (e.g. posting comments, submitting content).
• Australian context: While House Of Fun is classified as a social casino / free-to-play game, we restrict active participation on this Website to persons 18+ in line with Australian community standards and responsible entertainment expectations.
• Truthfulness: By registering, you represent and warrant that the information you provide is accurate, current, and complete, and that you meet the age and legal capacity requirements.

Account Creation Process

1. Registration form: To create an Account (if available), you will be required to provide a valid email address, a username, and a password, and may be asked for additional optional data (for example, display preferences or subscription choices).
2. Email verification: We may send a verification link to the email address you provide. Your Account will only become fully active after you confirm your email via that link.
3. KYC and identity checks: As houseoffun-au.com does not handle real-money gambling, we ordinarily do not perform full KYC (Know Your Customer) checks. However, we reserve the right to request proof of age or identity (such as a government-issued ID) where necessary to:
   • ensure compliance with Australian law and platform policies;
   • investigate suspected misuse, impersonation, or fraud; or
   • comply with a lawful request from a court, regulator, or law enforcement body.

User Obligations

• Accuracy of data: You must ensure that all registration and profile information is accurate and kept up to date. You must promptly update or notify us of any changes that materially affect your eligibility or contact details.
• Password security: You are fully responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activities conducted under your Account. You must:
  • keep your password confidential and not share it with any third party;
  • use a strong and unique password; and
  • notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect any unauthorised access or security breach.
• One Account per person: We may limit Users to one Account per natural person and reserve the right to close any duplicate or fraudulent Accounts.
• Prohibited uses: You must not use your Account or the Website:
  • to engage in harassment, abuse, defamation, hate speech, or other unlawful conduct;
  • to promote real-money gambling services that are illegal or unlicensed in Australia;
  • to distribute malware, spam, or any automated or bulk messaging; or
  • to impersonate any other person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity, including Playtika Ltd.

Betting & Gameplay Rules

The Website itself does not offer real-money gambling or accept real-money bets. Any references to betting, wagering, coins, chips, or gameplay are descriptive of the House Of Fun social casino game or of hypothetical / demonstrative examples used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Nature of Gameplay and Bets

• Social casino / free-to-play: House Of Fun is classified as a social casino game with virtual currency and in-app purchases. It is not licensed as a real-money gambling product and does not provide real-money payouts, jackpots, or prizes.
• No wagering on this Website: houseoffun-au.com:
  • does not accept or process deposits, bets, or wagers of real money or items of monetary value;
  • does not facilitate, intermediate, or operate gambling services; and
  • does not provide tools for real-money betting or gambling transactions.
• Informational content only: All descriptions of "bets", "wagers", "paylines", "RTP", or similar are provided to help Users understand virtual features of House Of Fun or other social gaming mechanics and are not offers or invitations to gamble.

Rules for Using Guides, Simulations and Examples

1. Minimum/maximum "bets" in examples: Where the Website shows minimum or maximum bet values, coin sizes, or similar parameters, these:
   • relate only to virtual in-game values within House Of Fun or other social games; and
   • may differ from current values offered by Playtika Ltd. and can change without notice.
2. Modifying or cancelling virtual bets: Any information on changing or cancelling bets applies solely to:
   • steps taken within the House Of Fun game or other social casino interfaces; and
   • controls described are subject to the terms and technical rules of those Third-Party Services.

Conduct in Live Features, Chats and Community Areas

• Respectful behaviour: If the Website provides comment sections, forums or other interactive features, you must:
  • communicate respectfully and refrain from insults, threats, harassment, or discriminatory language;
  • avoid spamming, off-topic advertising, and repeated posting; and
  • respect other Users' privacy and personal data.
• Prohibition of fraud and manipulation: You must not:
  • share or encourage cheats, hacks, bots, or exploits for House Of Fun or any other game;
  • post misleading information intended to deceive other Users; or
  • coordinate any unlawful conduct through our Website.
• Moderation: We may, at our discretion and without prior notice:
  • edit, refuse to publish, or remove any content that we consider inappropriate or in breach of these Terms; and
  • suspend or terminate Accounts involved in serious or repeated violations.

Bonus Terms

The Website may describe bonuses, free coins, promotions, or offers associated with the House Of Fun social casino game or may occasionally run its own informational or promotional activities (for example, newsletter sign-up draws). This section governs how such bonuses and promotions are to be understood in the context of houseoffun-au.com.

Nature of Bonuses and Promotions

• In-game bonuses (Third-Party Services):
  • Any bonuses, coin packages, "welcome offers" or similar described in our reviews that originate from House Of Fun are created, managed, and fulfilled by Playtika Ltd., not by houseoffun-au.com.
  • Those bonuses are subject solely to Playtika's own terms and conditions available at https://playtika.com/terms-service and related policies, which you must read carefully.
• Website-hosted promotions:
  • From time to time, we may run informational or marketing promotions (such as surveys, giveaways of non-cash items, or exclusive content).
  • Each promotion will be governed by specific promotional rules published on the relevant page at the time of the offer, which may include eligibility criteria, start and end dates, and methods for determining winners or recipients.
• No real-money gambling bonuses: No promotion on this Website constitutes an offer of real-money gambling services, free bets, matched deposits, or similar products normally subject to Australian gambling licensing.

Activation and Wagering Requirements (Informational Context)

1. Descriptive only: Any references to "wagering requirements", "playthrough", or "rollover" in relation to House Of Fun bonuses are:
   • purely descriptive of how Playtika's social casino game operates; and
   • not contractual obligations between you and houseoffun-au.com.
2. Timeframes: Where we state time limits (for example, "must be used within 7 days"), these are:
   • based on information available at the time of writing; and
   • subject to change by the relevant Third-Party Service at any time, without our control.

Prohibited Activities Relating to Bonuses

• Bonus abuse (Third-Party Services): You must comply with Playtika's rules regarding bonus use and must not:
  • create multiple game accounts to exploit bonus offers;
  • carry out chargebacks or fraudulent payment claims for in-app purchases; or
  • use automated tools, bots or scripts to claim or play bonuses.
• Website-hosted promotions: With respect to any promotion we host:
  • you must not submit multiple entries using fake identities or automated scripts;
  • you must comply with all published rules and deadlines; and
  • we reserve the right to disqualify any participant we reasonably suspect of breaching these Terms or acting dishonestly.
• Combination of promotions: Unless expressly stated otherwise in the specific promotional rules:
  • Website-hosted offers cannot be combined with each other or with external offers in a way that creates an unfair advantage; and
  • promotions are non-transferable and have no cash value.

Payments & Withdrawals

houseoffun-au.com does not process payments, deposits, or withdrawals for real-money gambling. Any payments you make in relation to House Of Fun (for example, purchasing virtual coins) are processed directly by Playtika Ltd. or its authorised payment providers and are governed exclusively by their terms and policies.

Deposit and Payment Methods (Third-Party Services)

• In-app purchases: Within the House Of Fun game or associated platforms, you may be able to make in-app purchases using:
  • credit or debit cards;
  • e-wallets (where supported by the app store or payment gateway);
  • mobile payment solutions; or
  • other methods made available by the relevant app store or Playtika Ltd.
• Crypto and alternative methods: If any cryptocurrency or alternative payment method is available for in-app purchases, such availability and its associated terms are set solely by the Third-Party Service provider, not by houseoffun-au.com.
• No custody of funds: We do not receive, hold, or manage any of your funds, and we do not have access to your payment credentials used with Playtika or any app store.

Withdrawals and Refunds

1. No cash-out from social casino coins: Virtual coins or in-game items purchased or obtained in House Of Fun:
   • have no real-world monetary value;
   • cannot be "withdrawn" or redeemed for cash through houseoffun-au.com; and
   • are governed by Playtika's own policies regarding use, loss, or expiration.
2. Refund policies:
   • Any request for a refund of an in-app purchase must be directed to the platform where you made the purchase (for example, Apple App Store, Google Play, Facebook, or Playtika's own portal) and is governed by their relevant terms and consumer law obligations.
   • We have no authority to approve or process refunds for House Of Fun purchases or to adjust your in-game balance.
3. Fees and processing times: Any fees, charges, or processing times associated with payments or refunds for House Of Fun are determined by the relevant Third-Party Service provider and payment processors. We do not charge or collect fees in relation to such transactions.

Payments for Website Services

• Free access: Access to houseoffun-au.com and its reviews, guides and informational content is generally free of charge.
• Possible future paid features: If paid services (for example, premium reports, ad-free access) are introduced, specific payment terms, fees, and refund policies will be clearly set out at the point of purchase and will comply with applicable Australian consumer protection law.

Limitation of Liability

This section sets out important limitations on our liability to you in connection with your use of houseoffun-au.com. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any consumer guarantees, rights, or remedies conferred on you by the Australian Consumer Law or any other applicable legislation that cannot be lawfully excluded or limited.

Operator's Obligations

• Reasonable care: We will exercise reasonable care and skill in:
  • maintaining the technical availability and security of the Website; and
  • providing accurate, up-to-date information about House Of Fun and related topics as at the time of publication.
• No guarantee of accuracy or completeness:
  • Content on the Website is provided "as is" for general information and entertainment purposes only.
  • We do not warrant that any information (including about bonuses, features, or game mechanics) is complete, current, or error-free, and details may change without our knowledge.
• No endorsement: References or links to Third-Party Services, including Playtika Ltd., do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by us. You access those services at your own risk and subject to their terms.

Exclusions of Liability

1. Technical failures and interruptions: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from:
   • technical failures, errors, bugs, or interruptions of the Website;
   • network or connectivity issues beyond our reasonable control; or
   • incompatibility between the Website and your device, software, or browser.
2. Third-party content and services: We are not responsible for:
   • the availability, quality, performance, or security of Third-Party Services, including House Of Fun and any Playtika platforms; or
   • any act or omission of third parties, including payment processors, app stores, or advertisers.
3. Indirect or consequential loss: To the extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any indirect, consequential, or special loss or damage, including:
   • loss of data, profits, revenue, opportunity, or goodwill; and
   • losses arising from your reliance on our informational content in making decisions about spending on social games.

Maximum Liability

• Cap on damages: Where our liability cannot be excluded and arises out of or in connection with your use of the Website:
  • our total aggregate liability to you for all claims, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or otherwise, is limited to the greater of (a) AUD 50 or (b) the amount, if any, you have paid directly to us for Website-specific services in the 3 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
• Australian Consumer Law remedies: If the Australian Consumer Law applies and our services are not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic, or household use or consumption, our liability is limited, at our option, to:
  • resupplying the services; or
  • paying the cost of having the services supplied again.

Intellectual Property Rights

This section explains how intellectual property on and related to houseoffun-au.com may be used.

Ownership of Content

• Website content:
  • All Content on houseoffun-au.com (including text, design, layout, graphics, and code created for the Website) is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • The compilation, selection, and arrangement of Content as a review and informational resource form a separate and protectable database or compilation right.
• Third-party intellectual property:
  • "House Of Fun", associated logos, artwork, characters, sounds, and other game-related materials are intellectual property of Playtika Ltd. and/or its affiliates.
  • All other third-party names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
  • We use such names and marks solely for identification and descriptive purposes in accordance with applicable law.

Permitted and Prohibited Uses

1. Permitted use:
   • You may access and view the Website and may print or download reasonable extracts of Content for your own personal, non-commercial, and informational use.
   • Any permitted use must retain all copyright and proprietary notices and must not misrepresent our relationship with Playtika Ltd. or any other third party.
2. Prohibited use: Without our prior written consent, you must not:
   • copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, publish, distribute, transmit, display, sell, licence, or otherwise exploit any Content, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes;
   • scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data from the Website using automated tools, robots, or similar technologies, except as permitted by applicable law;
   • frame, mirror, or deep-link to the Website in a way that misrepresents authorship or affiliation; or
   • use any trademarks or logos displayed on the Website without the prior written permission of the respective rights holder.
3. User-generated content: If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the Website:
   • you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable and sublicensable licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with operating and promoting the Website; and
   • you represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights to grant this licence and that your content does not infringe the rights of any third party.

Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. houseoffun-au.com processes personal data in accordance with a dedicated privacy policy, which explains:

• what personal information we collect when you visit the Website or contact us;
• how and why we use, store, and disclose that information;
• the legal bases (where applicable) for our processing; and
• your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws.

You should carefully review our privacy policy each time you use the Website. In addition, when you access House Of Fun or other Playtika services via links or references from this Website, your data is processed in accordance with Playtika's privacy policy at https://playtika.com/privacy-policy and any other notices provided by that operator. We are not responsible for how third parties handle your personal information.

Changes to Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time, for example to reflect:

• changes to our services or Website functionality;
• updates to applicable laws or regulatory guidance in Australia; or
• corrections, clarifications, or improvements to the wording.

Notification of Changes

1. Publication on the Website: The current version of these Terms will always be available on houseoffun-au.com, along with the effective date at the top.
2. Active notice: Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, which may include:
   • displaying a prominent notice or banner on the Website;
   • sending an email to the address associated with your Account (if any); or
   • prompting you to review the updated Terms the next time you visit the Website.

Your Acceptance and Right to Discontinue Use

• Continued use: By continuing to access or use houseoffun-au.com after the effective date of any updated Terms, you will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by those updates.
• Disagreement with changes: If you do not agree with any change to these Terms:
  • you must immediately cease using the Website; and
  • if you have an Account, you may request closure of your Account by contacting us at [email protected].

Termination & Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your access to houseoffun-au.com, including any Account you hold, under the circumstances set out below.

Grounds for Suspension or Termination

• Breach of Terms: We may suspend or terminate your Account and/or block access to the Website if we reasonably believe that you have:
  • materially breached these Terms or any applicable law;
  • used the Website to promote or facilitate unlawful activity (including unlicensed gambling services in Australia); or
  • engaged in harassment, abuse, or other unacceptable behaviour towards other Users or our staff.
• Security or technical reasons: We may temporarily suspend access where necessary to:
  • address technical issues, security vulnerabilities, or maintenance needs; or
  • prevent or investigate suspected fraud or misuse.
• Regulatory or legal obligations: We may suspend or restrict access if required to do so by law, by a regulatory authority (including Australian regulators), or by a court order.

Procedure and Consequences

1. Notice:
   • Where reasonably practicable, we will notify you by email or via the Website of the reasons for any suspension or termination, and provide information on any steps you may take to remedy the issue.
   • However, we may be unable to provide prior notice where this would prejudice an investigation, violate a legal obligation, or present a risk to other Users or the security of the Website.
2. Effect on data and content:
   • On termination of your Account, we may disable your access and may, at our discretion, retain, archive, or delete your user-generated content in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable law.
   • We are under no obligation to restore access to any deleted or disabled content.
3. Refunds and funds:
   • As houseoffun-au.com does not hold your funds or process your payments, termination of your Account on this Website does not of itself affect any virtual items or balances you may have in House Of Fun or other Playtika services.
   • Any questions about in-game balances or purchases must be directed to the relevant Third-Party Service provider.
4. Your right to terminate:
   • You may stop using the Website at any time.
   • If you wish to close your Account, you may contact us at [email protected]. We will process your request within a reasonable time, subject to our need to retain certain information to comply with legal obligations.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This section clarifies which laws govern these Terms and how disputes may be resolved.

Applicable Law

• Australian law: To the extent permitted by conflict-of-laws rules, these Terms and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with them are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and, where applicable, the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia including the Australian Consumer Law.
• Consumer protections: Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any rights you may have under mandatory consumer protection laws in Australia.

Dispute Resolution

1. Informal resolution:
   • If you have any concern or dispute relating to the Website, you should first contact us at [email protected] with a detailed description of your concern.
   • We will endeavour to respond and work with you in good faith to resolve the matter informally within a reasonable period.
2. Jurisdiction and courts:
   • If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you and we irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia, and the Commonwealth courts of Australia competent to hear appeals from those courts.
   • This means you may also have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your usual place of residence where such a right is granted by applicable law.
3. Alternative dispute resolution:
   • Where appropriate and with your consent, we may agree to attempt to resolve a dispute through mediation, arbitration, or another form of alternative dispute resolution, in accordance with procedures agreed between the parties at that time.
   • Any such process would not limit your statutory rights under Australian law.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, complaints, or requests relating to these Terms or to the operation of houseoffun-au.com, you may contact us using the details below.

Customer Support

• Email (primary contact): [email protected]
• Website: https://houseoffun-au.com
• Phone: not specified

Operator and Legal Correspondence

• House Of Fun game operator (for game account, purchase or in-app issues):
  • Entity: Playtika Ltd.
  • Headquarters address: Ha-Khoshlim St 8, Herzliya, Israel (postal code not specified)
  • Website (corporate): https://playtika.com
  • Terms of Service: https://playtika.com/terms-service
  • Privacy Policy: https://playtika.com/privacy-policy
• Mailing / legal address for houseoffun-au.com: not specified (please contact us via email for current legal correspondence details).
• Author / editorial contact: Jessica Thompson (editor responsible for Australian review content for House Of Fun).

Important Clarification: houseoffun-au.com (House Of Fun) is an independent review and information resource and is not a gambling operator and does not hold any gambling licences. It does not offer, promote, or facilitate real-money gambling services to Australian residents. All references to House Of Fun relate to a social casino / free-to-play product owned and operated by Playtika Ltd. and are provided for informational purposes only.