Provision record
23andMe · 23andMe Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Genetic information for research and education only

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 279 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What does 23andMe state the Genetic Information is for?
23andMe states that the Genetic Information it provides is for research, informational, and educational use only.
Is the Genetic Information for research, informational, and educational use only?
23andMe states that the Genetic Information it provides is for research, informational, and educational use only.
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This analysis describes what 23andMe's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The 'only' qualifier restricts all other uses of 23andMe's Genetic Information, which has direct bearing on how users may lawfully apply their results.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 3333 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are limited to research, informational, and educational uses of any Genetic Information provided by 23andMe; other uses fall outside the permitted scope.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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the Genetic Information provided by 23andMe is for research, informational, and educational use only.

Excerpt from 23andMe's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
HIPAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
23andMe Terms of Service
Entity
23andMe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-027187
Document ID
CA-D-00147
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
bddb92bc01773d87e5f6157d525fe0a08abb0e48becacc33725f316880d9f25e
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 23:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: 23andMe
Document: 23andMe Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-027187
Captured: 2026-05-11 23:34:45 UTC
SHA-256: bddb92bc01773d87…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/23andme/23andme-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-027187/genetic-information-for-research-and-education-only/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 23andMe's Genetic information for research and education only clause do?

The 'only' qualifier restricts all other uses of 23andMe's Genetic Information, which has direct bearing on how users may lawfully apply their results.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are limited to research, informational, and educational uses of any Genetic Information provided by 23andMe; other uses fall outside the permitted scope.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with 23andMe?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by 23andMe.