Responsible Play

At Vintagoz , we believe online games should be a source of entertainment, recreation, and mental challenge — not a source of stress, isolation, or disruption to your daily life. This page provides principles, warning signs, practical tips, and support options to encourage healthy, responsible play.

1. Why this page exists

Although Vintagoz does not involve betting or cash prizes, any digital activity — including casual games — can negatively affect sleep, school, work, relationships, or emotional well-being when used excessively. We believe gaming can and should fit alongside healthy habits.

2. Our commitment

• No betting, no cash prizes: no Vintagoz game involves deposits, financial prizes, or economic benefits.
• No paid compulsion-oriented mechanics: we do not use paid loot boxes, paid progression systems, or similar mechanics designed to encourage compulsive spending.
• No fees and no abusive advertising: the service is entirely free.
• Age-appropriate content: the games are recreational and intended for users aged 13 and older.
• Transparency: we explain how the website works in our Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.

3. Healthy-use practices

3.1. Manage your time

• Take regular breaks. Every 30–45 minutes, stand up, stretch, drink water, and rest your eyes for 1–2 minutes.
• Use the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet (≈6 metres) away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain.
• Set limits before you start. Decide how long you will play and stick to it. Use a phone timer if that helps.
• Avoid gaming right before bed. Screen light can interfere with sleep. Consider avoiding screens during the hour before bedtime.

3.2. Take care of your body

• Posture: sit comfortably with the screen at an appropriate height.
• Lighting: use the screen in a well-lit environment to reduce eye strain.
• Hydration: keep water nearby and drink during breaks.
• Movement: stand up during breaks. Short walks can help.

3.3. Take care of your mental well-being

• Use games as a break, not as an escape. If you are gaming mainly to avoid dealing with problems, consider seeking support.
• Make time for family, friends, school, work, physical activity, and rest — these are important parts of well-being.
• Enjoy progress without demanding perfection from yourself. Games are for recreation, not self-punishment.

4. Signs of unhealthy use

Consider reviewing your habits if several of these signs apply to you:

• You consistently play much longer than intended;
• You feel irritable, anxious, or restless when interrupted;
• You skip important activities such as school, work, sleep, or time with others in order to play;
• Screen time affects your sleep, eating, focus, or productivity;
• You hide how much time you spend playing;
• You try to reduce gaming time but cannot;
• You feel guilty after long sessions but repeat them frequently;
• Gaming consistently replaces in-person social contact;
• Family or friends have expressed concern about your gaming.

Having several of these signs does not necessarily mean you have a disorder, but it can be a reason to speak with a qualified health or mental-health professional.

5. For parents and guardians

• Agree on clear screen-time rules with your child or teenager. Shared expectations often work better than rules imposed without discussion.
• Know the games they use — occasionally play together and ask questions.
• Create screen-free areas or times at home, such as during meals or in bedrooms at night.
• Keep communication open: ask how they feel about their gaming time and listen to their concerns.
• Model healthy behaviour: adults’ own screen habits can be more influential than rules alone.
• Operating systems such as iOS and Android include built-in screen-time and digital-well-being controls.

6. Users under 13

Vintagoz content is intended for users aged 13 and older. Younger children should use the games only with active supervision from a responsible adult, with appropriate time limits and in a suitable environment.

7. Skill games and gambling

• Skill game (the type offered by Vintagoz): outcomes depend primarily on the player’s decisions, strategy, memory, or reflexes.
• Gambling: a player stakes money or something of value on an uncertain outcome, with applicable rules varying across Canada by activity and province or territory. Vintagoz does not accept wagers or offer prizes of economic value.

Vintagoz does not offer gambling and does not involve betting, at any time. If you are looking for information or support related to gambling harms, contact an appropriate health or responsible-gambling service in your Canadian province or territory.

8. Support resources for Canadian users

• Alberta — gaming and mental-health information: Alberta Health Services provides information about healthy gaming, problematic gaming, and available approaches to support.
• Alberta — local health support: contact Alberta Health Services or a qualified local health professional for assessment and support when gaming is affecting daily life or well-being.
• Alberta — responsible-gambling information: GameSense by AGLC provides Alberta-specific responsible-gambling information and support resources. Vintagoz itself does not provide gambling or wagering.
• Alberta — child safety: for concerns about the safety or well-being of a child or teenager in Alberta, see the Government of Alberta’s Report child abuse information.
• Canada — health-care support: a family doctor, psychologist, counsellor, or other qualified professional can help assess gaming or gambling-related concerns.
• Elsewhere in Canada: use the appropriate provincial or territorial health, responsible-gambling, child-protection, or emergency service for your location.

9. Commitment to protecting children and teenagers

Vintagoz aims to provide age-appropriate content and to handle personal information involving minors in accordance with applicable Alberta and Canadian privacy requirements. We do not publish violent, sexual, or discriminatory game content. Concerns about inappropriate use involving minors can be reported to [email protected].

10. Contact and questions

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (403) 292-2808
• Mailing address: 252 Aspen Glen Landing SW, Calgary, Alberta T3H 0N5, Canada
• Jurisdiction: Alberta, Canada