Chance & Cinder

Legal Notes

Terms and Conditions

A clear record of how our restaurant journal and on-site evenings work, including the chips-only nature of every poker gathering.

Updated: 1 August 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Chance and Cinder. These terms and conditions govern your use of the Chance and Cinder website and your participation in any events hosted at our physical restaurant venue. By accessing the site or attending an event, you agree to these terms.

Chance and Cinder is an Australian restaurant journal documenting real-life evenings where dining and offline poker coexist as part of the same physical ritual at the venue. All poker activities, including Texas Hold'em tournaments, take place on-site at the restaurant and involve no monetary exchange. The term 'buy-in' refers strictly to a chips-only table allocation, with no real money involved.

No money, pricing, payment, deposits, payouts, prizes, wagering, or online gambling is ever referenced. All gatherings happen physically at the restaurant.

Acceptance of Terms

Binding Agreement

Your access to and use of the Chance and Cinder website, as well as your participation in any on-site dining or poker events, signifies your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website or attending events.

These terms may be updated periodically, and continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms regularly.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in poker events at the restaurant. By attending, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. No monetary transactions are involved in poker events; participation is for entertainment and social purposes only.

Nature of Events

Offline and Physical

All poker events, including Texas Hold'em tournaments, take place exclusively at the Chance and Cinder restaurant venue. There is no online poker or virtual participation. The card room and poker tables are physical installations within the restaurant. High rollers are welcome, but their participation is also chips-only and on-site.

Chips-Only Buy-In

The term 'buy-in' refers strictly to a chips-only table allocation. No real money, currency, or monetary value is exchanged for chips or participation. Chips are provided for entertainment purposes and have no cash value. No payouts, prizes, or wagering are involved.

Social Entertainment

Poker events are intended for social entertainment and dining enjoyment. They are not gambling activities and are conducted in compliance with Australian laws regarding non-monetary games. The venue does not facilitate any form of gambling or betting.

Event Participation Rules

Conduct and Etiquette

Participants are expected to behave respectfully towards staff and other guests. Disruptive behaviour, cheating, or any attempt to introduce monetary elements into poker games is strictly prohibited.

  • Follow the instructions of venue staff and poker table hosts.
  • Respect the physical space, including the card room and poker tables.
  • Keep every game social and chips-only.
  • Treat the dining room and card room as one shared venue.

Reservations and Capacity

Event participation may require a reservation due to limited seating at poker tables. The restaurant reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any person who violates these rules. No monetary payment is required for reservations; they are for seating allocation only.

Website Usage

Permitted Use

The Chance and Cinder website is provided for informational and journalistic purposes. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, distribute, or republish any content without prior written consent.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or that could damage the reputation of Chance and Cinder. This includes attempting to disrupt the website's functionality or accessing it through automated means. No scraping, data mining, or unauthorized access.

Intellectual Property

Ownership

All content on the Chance and Cinder website, including text, images, logos, and design elements, is the property of Chance and Cinder or its licensors and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. The scrapbook-style design and handwritten accents are also protected as part of the website's trade dress.

Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer

Chance and Cinder provides the website and events on an 'as is' basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or participation in events. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, personal injury, or property damage, except where caused by our negligence.

Governing Law

Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria. The venue is located at 12 Card Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

Contact Information

Get in Touch

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact us using the details below.