Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 8, 2025

22 Queen Street

Auckland CBD

Auckland 1010

New Zealand

Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Buttonmash. By accessing our website, using our services, or engaging with us in any capacity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with these terms in their entirety, you must not access or use our website or services. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

User Obligations and Conduct

Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances when using our website and services. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Intellectual property laws and copyright regulations
  • Data protection and privacy laws in your jurisdiction
  • Export control laws and regulations
  • Any industry-specific regulations applicable to your use of our services

Prohibited Activities

When using our website or services, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon or misappropriate the intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website or systems
  • Use our services for any fraudulent or malicious purpose
  • Collect or harvest any information from our website using automated means
  • Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or business interests

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to engage our services or enter into any agreement with us. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.

User Responsibilities

Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for ensuring that all information you provide to us is accurate, current, and complete. You agree to promptly update any information that becomes outdated or inaccurate.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buttonmash, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our services, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of third parties.

Third-Party Interactions

Any interactions you have with third parties found through our services are solely between you and such third parties. You agree that Buttonmash is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage incurred as the result of such interactions.

Disclaimers and Warranties

Service Provision

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on our website.

Professional Services

While we apply professional standards and care to our game development services, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or results. The success of any game project depends on numerous factors, many of which are outside our control. We make no warranties regarding the commercial viability, player reception, or market performance of any games we develop.

Third-Party Content

We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on third-party content or materials accessed through our website. We do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee any products, services, or information provided by third parties.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  • Buttonmash shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the twelve months preceding the claim
  • We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential damages; in such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law

Force Majeure

We shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these terms if such failure or delay is due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Auckland, New Zealand, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or our services:

  • The parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations
  • If negotiations are unsuccessful within thirty days, the parties may pursue mediation before resorting to litigation
  • Each party shall bear its own costs associated with dispute resolution unless otherwise agreed or required by law

General Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Buttonmash regarding the use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms or any rights granted hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms at any time without notice to you.

Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Material changes will be effective thirty days after posting. By continuing to access or use our services after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

You can reach us through our contact page or by using the contact form on our main website.

We're committed to addressing your questions and concerns promptly and professionally.