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Age Restriction — Minimum Age 18

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Why it matters

Genetic testing of minors raises significant ethical and privacy concerns, as DNA results are permanent and irrevocable, and children cannot meaningfully consent to having their genetic information collected and potentially used for research.

Consumer impact

By agreeing to these Terms, you waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits against 23andMe and must resolve most disputes through individual arbitration, which significantly limits your legal recourse. Your payments are generally non-refundable, and 23andMe may use de-identified versions of your genetic data for research purposes. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by sending written notice to 23andMe within 30 days of first accepting the Terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA, which governs the collection of personal data from children under 13, and oversees broader child privacy protections relevant to genetic data collection.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State attorneys general enforce state-specific genetic privacy and children's privacy laws that may impose stricter requirements than federal law.
    File a complaint →

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Document information
Document
23andMe Terms of Service
Entity
23andMe
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000895
Document ID
CA-D-00147
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Entity: 23andMe | Document: 23andMe Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000895
Captured: 2026-03-20 07:05:17 UTC | SHA-256: 7e93b42fb3bdab47…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/23andme/23andme-terms-of-service/age-restriction-minimum-age-18/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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