Responsible Gaming
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At schmertel, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming and ensuring that our platform remains a safe and enjoyable environment for all users. Our social casino games are designed for entertainment purposes only and do not involve real money gambling.
What is Responsible Gaming?
Responsible gaming means enjoying our social casino games in a way that is safe, controlled, and does not negatively impact your life, relationships, or finances. Since our games are free-to-play and do not involve real money, the risks are minimal, but we still encourage healthy gaming habits.
Our Social Gaming Model
schmertel operates as a social gaming platform, which means:
- No Real Money: Our games are completely free to play
- No Real Prizes: All rewards and achievements are virtual
- No Deposits or Withdrawals: No financial transactions are involved
- Entertainment Only: Games are designed purely for fun and social interaction
- Community Focus: Emphasis on social features and community building
Healthy Gaming Guidelines
Even though our games don't involve real money, we encourage healthy gaming habits:
Time Management
- Set time limits for your gaming sessions
- Take regular breaks from gaming
- Don't let gaming interfere with work, study, or relationships
- Balance gaming with other activities and hobbies
Social Interaction
- Use our social features to connect with friends positively
- Respect other players in the community
- Report any inappropriate behavior
- Remember that behind every username is a real person
Age Restrictions
- Our platform is intended for users aged 18 and over
- We do not knowingly collect information from minors
- Parents should monitor their children's online activities
- If you discover a minor using our platform, please contact us immediately
Warning Signs to Watch For
While our games don't involve real money, it's still important to be aware of potentially problematic gaming behaviors:
- Spending excessive amounts of time gaming
- Neglecting work, school, or personal responsibilities
- Gaming to escape from problems or negative emotions
- Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to game
- Lying about the amount of time spent gaming
- Gaming interfering with sleep patterns
- Neglecting personal hygiene or health
Self-Assessment Tools
Ask yourself these questions regularly:
- Am I gaming more than I intended to?
- Is gaming affecting my relationships or responsibilities?
- Do I feel anxious or irritable when I can't game?
- Am I using gaming to escape from problems?
- Have others expressed concern about my gaming habits?
If you answer "yes" to several of these questions, it may be time to reassess your gaming habits.
Tools and Resources
We provide several tools to help you maintain healthy gaming habits:
Account Controls
- Set daily time limits for gaming
- Take temporary breaks from the platform
- Permanently delete your account if needed
- Adjust notification settings
Support Resources
- 24/7 customer support for any concerns
- Community guidelines and moderation
- Educational resources about healthy gaming
- Links to professional help organizations
Getting Help
If you're concerned about your gaming habits or need support, help is available:
Professional Organizations
Contact Us
If you have any concerns about responsible gaming or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Our Responsible Gaming Partners
