Terms and Conditions — craft-o-maniac.com

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using craft-o-maniac.com. By accessing or continuing to use this site, you agree to be bound by the terms set out below. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

About This Website

craft-o-maniac.com (the "Site") is an independent comparison and information resource covering sweepstakes casinos and social casinos available to players in the United States. The Site is operated as a guide to help readers understand the sweepstakes casino model, compare platforms, and make informed decisions.

We are not a sweepstakes casino, a gaming operator, or a financial services provider. We do not accept wagers, hold player funds, or process redemptions on behalf of any platform listed here. Any transaction you make with a third-party operator is governed by that operator's own terms and conditions, not ours.

Who May Use This Site

This Site is intended for adults only. You must be at least 18 years old to use craft-o-maniac.com. Some sweepstakes casino operators require users to be 21 or older, either across all states or in specific jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to confirm the minimum age requirement for any platform you choose to register with.

This Site is directed at readers located in the United States. We make no representation that the content here is appropriate or lawful for use in other jurisdictions. If you access the Site from outside the US, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with any local laws that apply to you.

How We Present Information

The platforms featured on this Site operate under a promotional sweepstakes model. This is distinct from traditional real-money online gambling. Sweepstakes casinos typically use a dual-currency system: a free-play currency (commonly called Gold Coins) for entertainment, and a sweepstakes currency (commonly called Sweepstakes Coins or SC) that may be redeemable for prizes subject to the operator's terms.

Our content is intended to explain how this model works, compare platforms on factors that matter to readers, and highlight welcome offers where they have been supplied to us. We aim to keep this information accurate and current, but:

Offers, bonus terms, eligible states, redemption thresholds and payment methods can change at any time at the operator's discretion.
You should always verify current terms directly with the operator before registering or making any purchase.
We do not guarantee that any offer described on this Site will be available when you visit the operator's website.

Commercial Relationships and Editorial Independence

Some of the platforms featured on this Site have a commercial relationship with us. We may earn a commission or referral fee if you register with or make a purchase through a link on this Site. This does not affect our editorial assessments — commercial arrangements do not determine how platforms are ranked or reviewed. Our rankings are based on editorial criteria, and every write-up includes at least one genuine limitation alongside any strengths.

For a fuller explanation of how we evaluate platforms, visit our sweepstakes casinos comparison page.

No Purchase Necessary

A defining legal feature of the sweepstakes model is that participation generally does not require a purchase. Legitimate sweepstakes casinos are required to offer a free alternative method of entry (AMOE), such as a mail-in request, so that players can obtain Sweepstakes Coins without spending money. We do not imply that purchasing virtual currency packages is the only way to participate, and nothing on this Site should be read that way.

Geographic Availability and Legal Standing

Sweepstakes casinos are governed largely at the state level in the US. Availability varies by state, and some jurisdictions restrict or prohibit sweepstakes casino participation. Operators also make their own decisions about which states they serve based on legal risk, and those decisions can change. Laws in this area are evolving frequently.

Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice. We do not tell readers that any platform is definitively legal for them to use. If you have questions about whether participation is permitted in your state, you should review the operator's eligible-states list and, if needed, consult applicable state laws or seek independent legal guidance.

Prize Redemptions, Taxes and Verification

Sweepstakes Coins redeemed for prizes are subject to each operator's own terms, including minimum redemption thresholds, identity verification requirements, geographic restrictions, and processing times. We do not guarantee redemption speeds, and nothing on this Site should be read as implying that every Sweepstakes Coin has an equivalent fixed cash value.

Prize redemptions may be taxable under federal and state tax rules. Tax obligations depend on your individual circumstances and the applicable laws in your state. You are responsible for keeping records of any prizes you redeem and for meeting any tax reporting obligations that apply to you. We recommend consulting official IRS guidance or a qualified tax professional if you are uncertain about your obligations.

Most reputable operators require identity verification (commonly called KYC — Know Your Customer) before processing a redemption. This typically involves providing a government-issued photo ID and, where requested, proof of address. Your details must match the information held on your account.

Accuracy of Information

We research and review the platforms featured on this Site, but we do not test, deposit funds into, play on, or withdraw from any of them. Information about game libraries, payment methods, bonus structures and platform features is gathered through research and verification rather than direct play. Where a specific fact was not confirmed to us, we write around it rather than invent a detail.

Ratings shown on this Site are editorial assessments, not customer review scores or independently audited results. Advertised speeds and thresholds are those stated by operators, not results we have personally measured.

If you notice an error or an outdated detail, please use our contact page to let us know.

Responsible Gambling

Even though sweepstakes casinos differ from traditional real-money gambling in their legal structure, the games are casino-style and involve chance. Outcomes are never guaranteed. If you find that play is affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing, resources are available to help. You can find links to support organisations and practical guidance on our responsible gambling page.

This Site is not intended for use by anyone who is excluded from gaming, subject to a self-exclusion agreement, or who otherwise should not be participating in sweepstakes gaming activities.

Third-Party Links and Content

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including the sweepstakes casino platforms we feature. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of those external sites. A link from craft-o-maniac.com does not imply endorsement of everything found on the linked site. Once you leave our Site, you are subject to the terms and policies of the destination you visit.

Intellectual Property

All original text, structure and editorial content on craft-o-maniac.com is the property of the Site's operator. You may not reproduce, republish, redistribute or copy material from this Site for commercial purposes without prior written permission. Operator names, logos and brand assets referenced on this Site remain the property of their respective owners.

Limitation of Liability

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all warranties, express or implied, in relation to the Site and its content. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on information published here, your use of any third-party platform we feature, or any interruption to or unavailability of this Site.

Nothing in these terms limits liability for fraud, gross negligence or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Privacy

Information about how we collect and handle data is set out separately. If you have questions about our data practices, please reach out via our contact page.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate, changes in applicable law, or other reasons. The date shown at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last reviewed. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If a change is material, we will make reasonable efforts to bring it to readers' attention.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States applicable to the operation of this Site. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms or your use of this Site will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts relevant to the operator's place of business.

Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, or about any content on this Site, you can reach us at [email protected] or through our contact page. We aim to respond to all queries promptly.