1. Introduction

Welcome to PokerDeck ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at thepokerdeck.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

PokerDeck provides educational content and resources about poker strategy, hand rankings, and related information. Our content is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

2. Use of the Site

2.1 Eligibility

The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age and meet the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Violate or infringe other people's intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other systems or networks
• Collect or harvest any information from the Site
• Use the Site to transmit any viruses, malware, or other types of malicious code

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of PokerDeck or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.1 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of the Site or its contents
• Reproduction, distribution, or modification of the Site's content
• Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods
• Downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant
• Any use of the Site or its contents that is not expressly permitted

4. User Content

If we allow users to submit or post content on our Site ("User Content"), you retain ownership of your User Content. By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your User Content in any existing or future media formats.

4.1 User Content Restrictions

You agree that you will not post User Content that:

• Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or invasive of privacy
• Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property
• Contains software viruses or any other code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit functionality
• Constitutes unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, junk or bulk email (spam)
• Impersonates any person or entity

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content provided on the Site are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title, non-infringement, or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components
• Information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PokerDeck shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Site
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site
• Any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Site
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Site

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PokerDeck, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by PokerDeck. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Site and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each website that you visit.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Zealand for the resolution of any disputes.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. The most current version will be posted on the Site with the effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Legal Compliance

You acknowledge that PokerDeck is an educational resource and does not promote, offer, or provide actual gambling services. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction regarding gambling, online gambling, and related activities.

The information provided on our Site is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us through our online contact form on our website.