Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Startingsober

Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to startingsober.com. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the content, materials, and services available on this website. By accessing or browsing startingsober.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of this website immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your continued use of startingsober.com constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms of Use. James Wilson, the content author and editor of startingsober.com, reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these terms at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon publication to the website.

2. Informational Purpose Only

All content published on startingsober.com, including reviews, ratings, comparisons, and commentary relating to PayID pokies platforms and Australian online casino services, is provided strictly for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes financial advice, legal advice, investment guidance, or any professional recommendation of any kind.

James Wilson, as content author and editor, prepares all materials on startingsober.com with reasonable care and diligence. However, the information presented reflects personal research, opinion, and editorial judgment at the time of publication and may not reflect current conditions, promotions, or regulatory requirements.

3. YMYL Disclaimer

startingsober.com covers subject matter that may affect your financial decisions and personal wellbeing. Please read the following disclaimer carefully:

4. Age Requirement

Access to startingsober.com is strictly limited to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Online gambling is subject to strict age restrictions under Australian law. By using this website, you confirm that you meet the minimum age requirement in your jurisdiction. startingsober.com does not knowingly collect information from or provide content to individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has accessed this website, please contact us immediately.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, James Wilson and startingsober.com shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or reliance on any content published on this website. This includes, but is not limited to, financial losses incurred through gambling activity at any platform reviewed or mentioned on startingsober.com.

startingsober.com makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any information on this site. All content is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.

6. Intellectual Property

All written content, editorial reviews, design elements, and original materials published on startingsober.com are the intellectual property of James Wilson and are protected under applicable Australian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or commercially exploit any content from startingsober.com without prior written permission from the content author.

Unauthorised use of content from startingsober.com may result in legal action.

7. Third-Party Links

startingsober.com may contain links to third-party websites, including online casino platforms and payment service providers. These links are provided for convenience only. James Wilson and startingsober.com accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. Visiting external links is entirely at your own risk.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with your use of startingsober.com shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact the content author and editor, James Wilson, through the contact page available on startingsober.com.