01 Summary
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of all wagering services provided through the Robwatenhoure website (robwatenhoure.com). By registering an account with Robwatenhoure or placing any wager, you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, and accept to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Robwatenhoure is operated by Tarpin Finance Pty Limited (ABN 84 622 556 423, ACN 622 556 423), Suite 1, 185 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, Australia. Wagering services made available through Robwatenhoure are provided under Licence No. 3297/2023/WB, held by Robert Waterhouse. The licence is regulated by Liquor & Gaming NSW in New South Wales, Australia.
To participate in our betting services, all customers must be at least 18 years of age and physically located within an authorised Australian jurisdiction.
02 Definitions
- Account
- — a registered personal wagering account with Robwatenhoure.
- Account Holder
- — the verified individual who legally owns and operates the registered Account.
- Platform
- — the Robwatenhoure website (robwatenhoure.com), mobile site, applications, and related digital interfaces.
- Wager
- — any bet or stake placed and accepted through our wagering platform.
- Customer
- — any individual who registers an account or places a bet with us.
- Deposit
- — the transfer of funds by an Account Holder into their Robwatenhoure account.
- Withdrawal
- — the legal transfer of settled account balances back to the verified owner.
- Operator
- — Tarpin Finance Pty Limited (ABN 84 622 556 423, ACN 622 556 423), operator of the Robwatenhoure website and wagering platform.
- Licence Holder
- — Robert Waterhouse, holder of New South Wales wagering Licence No. 3297/2023/WB.
- Regulatory Authority
- — Liquor & Gaming NSW, being the relevant wagering regulatory authority in New South Wales, or any successor authority having jurisdiction over the wagering services.
- BetStop
- — Australia's National Self-Exclusion Register operated by the Federal Government.
- Settlement
- — the final resolution of a bet outcome in our databases based on official results.
- Bonus
- — any promotional code, credit, reward, or wagering inducement provided to the Customer.
03 General
- 3.1 These Terms constitute a legally binding contract. Any reference to "us", "we", or "our" in these documents refers directly to the Operator.
- 3.2 Robwatenhoure reserves the right to amend, update, or revise these Terms at any time with appropriate regulatory approvals. We will notify customers of significant changes.
- 3.3 Continued use of the Platform after an update constitutes active acceptance of the revised Terms.
- 3.4 These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New South Wales, Australia.
- 3.5 If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
04 Authorisation to access and use our betting services
- 4.1 Access is restricted strictly to verified customers who are at least 18 years of age.
- 4.2 Customers must be physically located within an authorized Australian state or territory when placing wagers.
- 4.3 No customer may use our services if they have active self-exclusions registered on BetStop or with Robwatenhoure directly.
- 4.4 You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration.
- 4.5 Only one account is permitted per person, household, family, email address, or payment method. Duplicate accounts will be closed immediately.
- 4.6 Robwatenhoure reserves the absolute right to refuse any application for an account or close an existing account without stating a reason.
05 Account verification
- 5.1 In accordance with Australian Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) legislation, all customer accounts must be verified within mandated regulatory timelines. Identity verification is required prior to any withdrawals being approved.
- 5.2 Verification may require the provision of valid government-issued photographic ID (such as a driver's licence or passport), proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement), and confirmation of payment ownership.
- 5.3 We utilize secure, third-party electronic identity verification systems to confirm customer information instantly where possible.
- 5.4 Failure to satisfy identity verification protocols within mandated timelines will result in account suspension and eventual closure.
- 5.5 We reserve the right to request certified paper documentation or source of funds information at our absolute discretion.
06 Account deposits and withdrawals
- 6.1 Deposits may only be made using payment methods explicitly approved on our Platform. These must be registered in the name of the Account Holder.
- 6.2 Credit cards are not accepted for deposits or betting in Australia. Only debit cards and electronic direct-transfer mechanisms are permitted.
- 6.3 Limits apply on minimum and maximum deposit amounts per transaction and per day, as detailed in our Help Centre.
- 6.4 Withdrawals are only processed back to verified payment methods in the name of the verified Account Holder.
- 6.5 Withdrawal processing times depend on the selected payment method and bank clearing timelines.
- 6.6 We reserve the right to withhold any withdrawal pending complete validation of all wagering activity and payment sources.
- 6.7 Customers are encouraged to set voluntary deposit limits at any time to manage their wagering safely.
07 Restricted jurisdictions
- 7.1 Our services are intended solely for residents of eligible Australian states and territories. Accessing our Platform from outside Australia is strictly prohibited.
- 7.2 It is the customer's sole responsibility to ensure that their access to our betting Platform is lawful in their current geographical location.
- 7.3 Robwatenhoure reserves the right to block access, void any wagers, and forfeit any funds associated with accounts opened or used from prohibited jurisdictions.
08 Fraud
- 8.1 We maintain sophisticated real-time fraud detection and monitoring systems to safeguard our customers and the integrity of our services.
- 8.2 Accounts suspected of engaging in collusion, match-fixing, arbitrage, multi-accounting, use of automated scripts, or other fraudulent practices will be suspended immediately.
- 8.3 In the event of confirmed fraud, wagers may be declared void, and any remaining account balances may be forfeited or withheld.
- 8.4 All suspected illegal or fraudulent activity will be documented and reported directly to relevant law enforcement and sporting integrity bodies.
09 Disputes
- 9.1 In the event of a dispute or query regarding settled bet outcomes, transaction histories, or other account activity, please contact our Customer Support team first.
- 9.2 If a dispute cannot be resolved directly with Robwatenhoure, customers have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the applicable regulatory authority.
- 9.3 We will utilize all reasonable endeavours and transaction logs to resolve every dispute fairly, transparently, and in accordance with official rules.
10 Our reserved rights
- 10.1 We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or close any Customer Account at our absolute discretion and without prior notice.
- 10.2 We reserve the right to limit, refuse, or reject any wager or part of a wager before it is accepted in our systems.
- 10.3 Odds, prices, and markets are dynamic and subject to variation up to the moment a wager is formally confirmed.
- 10.4 We reserve the right to declare any wager void if it was accepted in obvious error or during system malfunctions.
11 Assignment
- 11.1 Robwatenhoure may assign, transfer, or delegate any or all of its rights, benefits, and obligations under these Terms to any approved third party without consent.
- 11.2 Customers do not have the right to assign, transfer, license, or charge their Robwatenhoure account, credentials, or funds to any other individual or entity.
12 Responsible gambling
- 12.1 Robwatenhoure is fully committed to promoting responsible gambling. We provide a suite of self-management tools including deposit limits, spend limits, activity statements, time-outs, and self-exclusion paths.
- 12.2 We strongly encourage all customers to set appropriate boundaries and limits before placing their first wager.
- 12.3 Free and confidential help is available 24/7 via Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or gamblinghelponline.org.au.
- 12.4 National self-exclusion is available via BetStop at betstop.gov.au.
13 Collection of personal information
- 13.1 We collect, use, and process personal information in strict compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and our Privacy Policy.
- 13.2 By opening an account, you consent to the collection, verification, and sharing of personal data as required to deliver our wagering services.
- 13.3 Personal information and transactional data may be shared with regulatory authorities, licensing bodies, and sports integrity agencies.
14 Intellectual property rights
- 14.1 All materials, software, layouts, logos, designs, copy, and structural elements of the Platform are the exclusive intellectual property of Robwatenhoure or its licensors.
- 14.2 No part of our Platform may be reproduced, reverse-engineered, scraped, or utilized for commercial purposes without our express written authorization.
15 Third party associations
- 15.1 Our Platform may contain links or integrated content connected to third-party providers, statistical databases, or reference sites.
- 15.2 Robwatenhoure is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any third-party content or products.
- 15.3 Interactions with third-party links are governed entirely by their respective terms of service.
16 IT failures
- 16.1 Robwatenhoure will not be liable for system outages, connectivity failures, data losses, or software malfunctions beyond our reasonable control.
- 16.2 In the event of a system failure during active market events, we will make all reasonable efforts to restore services and resolve outstanding wagers equitably.
17 Australian consumer law
- 17.1 Nothing in these Terms limits, excludes, or modifies any consumer guarantees or rights that cannot be lawfully excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
- 17.2 Where liability cannot be completely excluded but may be limited, our total liability is strictly restricted to the re-supply of our wagering services.
18 Customer responsibilities
- 18.1 Account Holders must maintain complete confidentiality of their account password, pin, and login credentials.
- 18.2 You must notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access or breach of security.
- 18.3 You are solely responsible for all activity, deposits, and wagers executed through your Robwatenhoure account.
- 18.4 Keep your contact information, email, and mobile details accurate and up to date at all times.
19 Funds protection
- 19.1 In compliance with applicable regulatory conditions, customer funds are held in a segregated bank account separate from our operational accounts.
- 19.2 We maintain adequate and fully audited financial reserves to ensure the complete settlement of all successful Customer wagers.
20 Promotions and inducements
- 20.1 All promotional offers, bonuses and free bet incentives ("Promotions") are governed by these Terms together with the specific terms published for each Promotion. Where the two conflict, the specific Promotion terms prevail for that Promotion.
- 20.2 Eligibility. Promotions are available only to verified Account Holders aged 18 or over who meet the eligibility criteria stated in the specific Promotion terms. We may limit a Promotion to selected customers, products or events.
- 20.3 Expiry. Every Bonus carries an expiry date stated in its terms. Unused Bonuses, and any winnings derived from them where the specific terms so provide, are removed from the Account on expiry.
- 20.4 Wagering and turnover requirements. Where a Promotion is subject to a turnover requirement, the Bonus and associated winnings cannot be withdrawn until that requirement has been met in full. Any such requirement is stated in the specific Promotion terms before the Bonus is accepted.
- 20.5 Withdrawal restrictions. Bonus funds are not withdrawable. Where a withdrawal is requested before a turnover requirement is met, the Bonus and any winnings attributable to it are forfeited.
- 20.6 Duplicate accounts. Promotions are limited to one per person, household, address, device, email address and payment method. Bonuses claimed through duplicate or linked accounts will be cancelled and the accounts closed under clause 4.5.
- 20.7 Abuse and fraud. We may withhold, cancel or reverse a Bonus and any related winnings where we reasonably believe a Promotion has been abused, including through collusion, arbitrage, low-risk or hedged wagering, or any other conduct inconsistent with the spirit of the Promotion.
- 20.8 Incorrectly credited Bonuses. Where a Bonus has been credited in error, or the Account was not eligible when the Bonus was applied, we may cancel the Bonus and void any wagers placed with it.
- 20.9 State and territory restrictions. Australian states and territories regulate wagering inducements differently. A Promotion, or the way it is offered, may be restricted or unavailable to residents of particular states or territories, and nothing in these Terms represents that any sign-up, deposit or other inducement is permitted in every Australian jurisdiction.
- 20.10 Responsible gambling. Promotions are not offered to customers who are self-excluded (including through BetStop), who have a time-out in place, or who have asked not to receive promotional offers. We may withdraw a Promotion from any customer where we consider it inconsistent with their responsible gambling.
- 20.11 Unlawful inducements. We do not offer or publish inducements that are prohibited by applicable Commonwealth, state or territory law, and we may amend or withdraw any Promotion at any time to comply with the law or a direction of the Regulatory Authority.
21 Racing and sporting integrity
- 21.1 Robwatenhoure fully supports professional integrity in sports and racing, and actively cooperates with all national and state sporting bodies.
- 21.2 Any suspicious wagering activity or patterns will be investigated and reported to relevant integrity agencies.
- 21.3 Wagers determined to be undermining the integrity of any sporting event or racing match may be declared void at our discretion.
22 Settlement rules
- 22.1 All wagers are resolved and settled in accordance with the official, final results announced by the relevant governing sporting body.
- 22.2 Dead heat rules apply where multiple competitors achieve an identical placing, as detailed in our detailed settlement criteria.
- 22.3 Wagers on abandoned or postponed events will be handled in accordance with the specific event rules of the matching sport.
23 Taxation
- 23.1 All Point of Consumption Taxes (POCT) and state-mandated sports levies are paid directly by Robwatenhoure.
- 23.2 Customers are solely responsible for any personal taxation liabilities, declarations, or obligations arising from their wagering wins.
24 Privacy and data protection
- 24.1 Customer data is handled with the highest standards of security, in full compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
- 24.2 For comprehensive details on how we store, secure, and use your information, please read our complete Privacy Policy.
25 Variations and limitation of liability
- 25.1 We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. We will publish updates on our Platform.
- 25.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, Robwatenhoure excludes all liability for any indirect, special, or consequential damages.
- 25.3 Our total liability to any customer is strictly limited to the actual net balance in the Customer Account.