Responsible Gaming

Last updated: October 2025
Domain: https://safeplayindex.com

1. Our Commitment

At SafePlayIndex, we strongly believe that gaming should always remain a form of entertainment — never a source of stress or financial harm.
Our mission is to promote awareness, education, and access to responsible gaming tools offered by licensed operators and national organizations.

We do not operate any gaming or betting services.
We provide independent information about licensed platforms and encourage all users to play safely, within their limits, and according to local laws.

2. Principles of Responsible Gaming

Responsible gaming means:

  • Playing for fun, not for income.
  • Understanding that outcomes are based on chance.
  • Setting personal limits on time and spending.
  • Recognizing the signs of risky behavior early.
  • Seeking professional help if gaming stops being enjoyable.

Every licensed operator listed on our website is required to offer:

  • Deposit, loss, and session time limits.
  • Account history and spending summaries.
  • Self-exclusion or temporary “cool-off” options.
  • Reality check notifications and reminders.

We encourage users to familiarize themselves with these tools before they start playing online.

3. Recognizing Problem Gambling

You may be at risk of gambling-related harm if you:

  • Spend more money or time than planned.
  • Try to recover losses by gambling more (“chasing losses”).
  • Borrow money to gamble.
  • Neglect work, family, or personal obligations.
  • Feel guilt, anxiety, or frustration related to gaming.

If any of these statements apply to you, it may be time to pause and seek advice or support.

4. Tools and Self-Protection Measures

All licensed operators promoted on SafePlayIndex offer built-in responsible-gaming features.
These include:

  • Deposit limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
  • Loss limits: Automatically stop play when reaching a loss threshold.
  • Session reminders: Get time-based alerts to take breaks.
  • Self-exclusion programs: Block access to gaming accounts for a chosen period.
  • Reality checks: Receive pop-ups showing time spent during play sessions.

We recommend reviewing these options in your account settings before playing.

5. External Help and Support

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling behavior, please reach out for help.
There are many professional, confidential, and free resources available:

International Resources

Portugal (SRIJ Resources)

If you are outside Portugal, please consult local helplines in your country or region — most licensed operators list them within their responsible gaming sections.

6. Protection of Minors

Online gaming content is strictly for adults aged 18 or over.
We strongly oppose any form of underage access or exposure to gambling-related material.
Parents and guardians can protect minors by:

  • Installing parental control software.
  • Monitoring device and browser use.
  • Keeping login credentials private.

Recommended tools: Qustodio, Net Nanny, Kaspersky Safe Kids, or equivalent parental filters.

7. Self-Assessment

If you’re unsure about your gaming behavior, try asking yourself:

  • Do I gamble to escape personal problems?
  • Have I ever hidden gaming from loved ones?
  • Do I feel irritated when I can’t play?
  • Have I lost track of time or money while gambling?

If you answered “yes” to several questions, consider reaching out to a responsible gaming organization listed above.

8. Our Role

SafePlayIndex provides education and transparency — not promotion or encouragement of gambling.
Our role is to:

  • Help users identify licensed and compliant operators.
  • Highlight available player protection tools.
  • Support awareness campaigns for safer gaming.

We encourage users to verify licenses before registration and to play only on platforms regulated by legitimate authorities.

9. Need Help or Have Concerns?

If you believe that any operator listed on SafePlayIndex fails to meet responsible gaming standards, please contact us immediately at:
📧 [email protected]

We take user feedback seriously and regularly review our listings to ensure compliance and player safety.

10. Final Reminder

Play smart. Stay in control.
Gaming should be fun, fair, and safe — never a source of harm.

If you ever feel unsure, pause, seek help, and take care of your wellbeing.