Legal Disclaimer

⚠️ Overview

This legal disclaimer contains essential information about using Pelagora's social casino platform. By accessing or using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms outlined in this document. If you disagree with any portion of this disclaimer, you must not use Pelagora.

This disclaimer supplements (but does not replace) our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. All three documents work together to define the legal framework governing your use of Pelagora.

🔞 Mandatory Age Restriction - 18 Years and Older

ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT: Pelagora is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher. This is not a suggestion—it is a strict legal requirement.

Why Age Restrictions Matter

Even though Pelagora involves no real money gambling, we enforce rigorous age restrictions for several compelling reasons:

• Legal Obligations: Most jurisdictions require age restrictions for any casino-style content, even simulated
• Developmental Protection: Casino gaming mechanics can influence developing minds and should only be accessed by mature adults
• Industry Best Practices: Age verification is standard across all legitimate casino-style platforms
• Ethical Responsibility: It's simply the right thing to do—casino content isn't appropriate for children

Age Verification Process

Upon first visiting Pelagora, you must confirm you meet the minimum age requirement. This confirmation is legally binding. By affirming you are 18 or older, you are making a formal declaration that carries legal implications.

Falsification Prohibited: Providing false age information is a serious violation that may result in:

• Immediate and permanent access termination
• Potential legal consequences depending on jurisdiction
• Reporting to appropriate authorities if warranted

Parental Responsibility

Parents and legal guardians bear responsibility for monitoring their minor children's internet usage. Pelagora is not designed for, marketed to, or appropriate for anyone under 18. We strongly encourage the use of parental control software and active oversight of children's online activities.

🚫 No Real-Money Gambling Whatsoever

EXPLICIT CLARIFICATION: Pelagora is NOT a gambling platform. We do not offer, facilitate, enable, or support real-money wagering in any form.

What "No Real Money" Actually Means

Let us be absolutely crystal clear about what Pelagora does NOT involve:

• No Deposits: You cannot deposit money, cryptocurrency, or any form of currency
• No Wagering: You cannot place real bets or stake actual money
• No Withdrawals: There is no mechanism to extract money from the platform
• No Monetary Wins: Game outcomes cannot result in real financial gain
• No Prize Redemption: Virtual credits or wins cannot be converted to anything of value
• No Payment Processing: We don't collect credit cards, bank details, or financial information

Virtual Currency Clarification

Games on Pelagora may display credits, points, coins, or other virtual representations of value. These are purely cosmetic and have absolutely zero real-world worth. They cannot be:

• Sold or traded
• Converted to real money
• Exchanged for goods or services
• Transferred to other platforms
• Treated as having any value whatsoever

If You're Looking for Real Gambling

If your goal is to gamble with real money, Pelagora will not satisfy your needs. We are exclusively a free entertainment platform. For legal real-money gambling, you must seek licensed gambling establishments or legally operating online gambling sites—none of which we are.

🎪 Entertainment Purpose Only

Pelagora exists for one purpose and one purpose only: entertainment. Our platform is designed to provide enjoyable leisure activities during your free time, nothing more.

What "Entertainment Only" Means in Practice

• Games are meant for casual enjoyment, not serious pursuit
• Time spent on Pelagora should be balanced with other life activities
• Virtual outcomes have no consequences beyond the immediate game session
• The platform should not interfere with work, relationships, or responsibilities
• Pelagora is not a replacement for real gambling experiences

Not a Training Ground

Pelagora is NOT:

• A training platform for real casino gambling
• A way to develop gambling strategies or systems
• A predictor of outcomes in real gambling scenarios
• A substitute for actual gambling establishments

Treat Pelagora as you would any other form of digital entertainment—a way to pass time pleasantly, nothing more significant.

🎲 Game Mechanics and Outcomes

Random Number Generation

All games on Pelagora utilize random number generation (RNG) algorithms to determine outcomes. This technology ensures:

• Complete randomness in results
• Independence of each game round from previous rounds
• No possibility of outcome prediction or manipulation
• Fairness in the statistical sense over long-term play

Outcome Variability

Due to randomness, you will experience both winning and losing streaks. This is mathematically normal and expected. Short-term results can vary dramatically from long-term statistical expectations. Do not interpret winning or losing streaks as indicative of anything beyond normal random variation.

No Guarantees

Pelagora makes absolutely no guarantees regarding:

• Frequency of wins or losses
• Distribution of outcomes
• Return-to-player percentages (this isn't real gambling)
• Specific gameplay experiences

⚖️ Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pelagora, its operators, employees, affiliates, and partners shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or negative consequences arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the platform
• Technical malfunctions, errors, or interruptions
• Loss of data or game progress
• Any reliance on information from our platform
• Unauthorized access to your device or browser data
• Any actions taken by third parties
• Time spent or choices made while using Pelagora

Your use of Pelagora is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. We provide the platform "as is" without warranties or guarantees of any kind.

🧠 Responsible Gaming Philosophy

While Pelagora involves no financial risk, we remain deeply committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Entertainment should enhance your quality of life, not diminish it.

Warning Signs to Watch For

Even free-to-play gaming can become problematic. Be aware if:

• Gaming interferes with work, school, or personal obligations
• You neglect relationships or self-care to play
• You feel guilty, anxious, or distressed about your gaming
• Gaming becomes your primary or only form of entertainment
• You experience urges to engage in real-money gambling
• Friends or family express concern about your gaming habits

Professional Support Available

If you recognize problematic patterns or have concerns about gambling generally, professional help is available:

• GambleAware (www.gambleaware.org) - Comprehensive resources for gambling concerns
• GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) - Free, confidential advice and support
• Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org) - Global therapeutic support for gambling issues

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. These organizations are staffed by professionals who understand gaming and gambling issues and can provide meaningful support.

🌐 Jurisdictional Compliance

Pelagora operates internationally and attempts to comply with applicable laws across multiple jurisdictions. However, the legal status of social casinos varies significantly by location.

Your Responsibility: It is solely your obligation to ensure that accessing and using Pelagora complies with all laws applicable in your specific jurisdiction. If social casino platforms are prohibited, restricted, or regulated in your location, you must not access Pelagora.

We reserve the right to restrict access from certain geographic regions if required by legal considerations or business reasons.

✏️ Disclaimer Modifications

Pelagora reserves the right to modify this disclaimer at any time without advance notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

📌 Key Points Summary

Effective Date: October 2025