Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 10, 2025
Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Welcome to Stake, your ultimate online destination for sports betting, casino games, and real-money entertainment. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Stake website, mobile apps, and any associated services (collectively, the “Platform”).

Please read these Terms carefully before using Stake. By creating an account or using our services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not accept these Terms, please do not use Stake.

1. Eligibility to Use Stake

You must be:

At least 18 years old (or the legal age for gambling in your jurisdiction).
Residing in a region where online betting is legally permitted.
Fully capable of entering into legally binding contracts.

By using Stake, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to request age verification and suspend or terminate accounts that violate this rule.

2. Account Registration and Security

To access betting and gaming features, you must create a personal Stake account. During registration, you will be asked to provide:

Full Name
Date of Birth
Email and Password
Country and Phone Number
Identification documents (as required for KYC/AML compliance)

You are responsible for:

Maintaining confidentiality of your login credentials
Ensuring all information is accurate and up to date
Not sharing your account with anyone

You are fully responsible for all activities under your account unless proven otherwise.

3. Know Your Customer (KYC) & Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

We comply with international AML and KYC regulations. Stake reserves the right to:

Request additional verification (e.g., government-issued ID, address proof)
Suspend or freeze accounts during verification
Refuse withdrawals pending identity checks

Your cooperation is mandatory for account access and withdrawals.

4. Prohibited Jurisdictions

You may not access or use Stake from the following restricted jurisdictions:

United States
North Korea
Iran
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Any other country where online gambling is prohibited

Using VPNs, proxies, or other methods to mask your location violates our Terms and may result in a permanent ban.

5. Responsible Gambling

Stake promotes responsible gambling. We offer tools to help manage your behavior, including:

Deposit limits
Betting time reminders
Self-exclusion options

If gambling is affecting your well-being, we encourage you to seek help and take advantage of these tools. Visit our Responsible Gambling page for more information.

6. Deposits and Withdrawals

Deposits:

You can fund your account via:

Credit/Debit cards
Bank transfers
Cryptocurrency wallets
Other approved methods shown in your account dashboard

Withdrawals:

You may withdraw only from your available balance.
Withdrawal methods must match your deposit method where possible.
Withdrawals may require additional identity verification.
Processing times vary by method, generally between 1–72 hours.

We are not responsible for delays caused by third-party payment providers.

7. Bonuses and Promotions

Stake may offer bonuses, free bets, cashback, and promotional offers from time to time. All promotions are subject to their own Bonus Terms, which may include:

Wagering requirements
Time limits
Game restrictions

Misuse of bonus offers (e.g., bonus abuse, fraud) will result in account suspension and voided winnings.

8. Betting Rules and Game Fairness

All sports betting and casino games on Stake follow clearly defined rules:

All bets are final once placed.
Odds and markets may change without notice.
Canceled or voided events will be refunded according to our betting rules.
Casino games use a certified Random Number Generator (RNG) to ensure fairness.

Stake reserves the right to suspend any event or outcome it deems suspicious or manipulated.

9. User Conduct and Platform Usage

By using Stake, you agree not to:

Create multiple accounts
Use automation or bots to place bets
Post offensive or misleading content
Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or staff
Cheat, collude, or manipulate outcomes

Violations may result in account warnings, suspension, or permanent bans.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on Stake—including the logo, design, games, software, and text—is owned by Stake or its licensors. You are not allowed to:

Copy or redistribute site content
Reverse engineer the platform or software
Use the brand for commercial purposes without permission

Breach of intellectual property rights may result in legal action.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stake shall not be liable for:

Losses or damages resulting from system errors, delays, or downtime
Financial losses incurred during gambling
Personal loss due to improper account use
Unauthorized access to your account (if login credentials were shared)

You use the platform at your own risk. We provide no guarantees of constant availability or uninterrupted service.

12. Suspension and Termination of Account

We reserve the right to:

Temporarily suspend your account for investigation
Terminate your account permanently for violations of these Terms
Freeze funds if required by law enforcement or regulatory bodies

Accounts inactive for 12+ months may be closed. Funds remaining will be handled per applicable regulations.

13. Privacy and Data Protection

Your personal data is protected under our Privacy Policy, which outlines:

What data we collect
How we use and store it
With whom we share it
Your rights and choices

Stake is committed to secure, responsible data handling practices. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

14. Amendments to Terms

Stake may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you via email, app notification, or platform pop-up. Continued use of the service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

We encourage users to review the Terms regularly to stay informed.

15. Third-Party Links and Services

Stake may contain links to third-party websites or offer services from third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, game developers). We are not responsible for their content, policies, or actions. You access them at your own risk.

16. Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to fulfill obligations due to causes beyond our control, including:

Acts of God
Natural disasters
Government restrictions
War, riot, or civil disorder
Internet or communication failure
Pandemic or health emergencies

17. Dispute Resolution

a. Internal Complaints

Please contact Stake support first for any issues via our Help Center.

b. Escalation

If we can’t resolve your complaint, you may:

Refer the issue to a gaming authority or regulator
File a legal claim in accordance with Section 18

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Gibraltar (or relevant governing country). Any disputes will be settled under the exclusive jurisdiction of its courts, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Bonus Terms, form the complete agreement between you and Stake. If any provision is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.