Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that is harmful to developing brains and bodies. Australian law strictly prohibits the sale of nicotine products — including disposable vapes, pod systems, and e-liquids — to anyone under the age of 18.
As a responsible retailer, we take our legal and ethical obligations seriously. Age verification is not optional — it is a requirement under Australian state and federal legislation, and a commitment we make to the communities we serve.
We use a combination of online and in-person measures to verify that all customers are of legal age:
The minimum legal age to purchase nicotine products is 18 years in all Australian states and territories:
| State / Territory | Minimum Age | Legislation |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales (NSW) | 18+ | Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 |
| Victoria (VIC) | 18+ | Tobacco Act 1987 |
| Queensland (QLD) | 18+ | Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 |
| Western Australia (WA) | 18+ | Tobacco Products Control Act 2006 |
| South Australia (SA) | 18+ | Tobacco Products Regulation Act 1997 |
| Tasmania (TAS) | 18+ | Public Health Act 1997 |
| ACT | 18+ | Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1927 |
| Northern Territory (NT) | 18+ | Tobacco Control Act 2002 |
Keeping nicotine products away from minors is a responsibility shared between us and our customers.
- Displaying an age gate on every visit to our website
- Training our runners to check ID when age is uncertain
- Refusing delivery if a minor appears to be the recipient
- Cancelling and refunding orders suspected to be for minors
- Never marketing our products to under-18 audiences
- Reporting suspicious activity to relevant authorities
- Confirm they are 18 or older before accessing the site
- Not purchase products on behalf of minors
- Provide accurate age and identity information
- Present valid photo ID upon request at delivery
- Accept that false declarations may result in order cancellation
- Keep purchased products out of reach of minors
If our runner requests proof of age at delivery, the following forms of photo identification are accepted:
- Australian driver's licence or learner's permit
- Australian passport
- Proof of Age card issued by an Australian state or territory
- Foreign passport with a valid Australian visa
- Australian Defence Force identification card
By placing an order on our website, you legally declare that you are 18 years of age or older. Providing a false declaration is a serious matter.
- Orders placed using a false age declaration may be cancelled immediately upon discovery
- No refund will be issued for orders cancelled due to a false age declaration
- We reserve the right to report suspected cases of minors attempting to purchase to relevant authorities
- Any person who knowingly supplies our products to a minor may be in breach of Australian law
We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that personal data has been submitted by a minor, we will delete it immediately and cancel any associated orders.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has accessed our website or placed an order, please contact us immediately via Telegram at @darkrlabrp so we can take prompt action.
If you have concerns about underage access to our products, or if you believe an order was placed by or on behalf of a minor, please contact us immediately. We take all reports seriously and will act swiftly.
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