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Age and Eligibility Restriction

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What it is

Amazon.com services are available only to, and may only be used by, individuals who are 18 years and older, or, with parental or guardian consent, to individuals who are 13 years or older.

Why it matters

If a minor uses Amazon without proper parental consent, any purchases or agreements made may be voidable under contract law, and Amazon's collection of their data may implicate children's privacy laws.

Consumer impact

Amazon's Conditions of Use significantly limit consumers' legal options by requiring binding arbitration and waiving the right to participate in class action lawsuits, meaning disputes must be resolved individually through a private arbitration process rather than in court. Amazon also acquires a broad, royalty-free, perpetual license to any content users submit — including reviews and photos — and can modify terms at any time, with continued use of the site constituting acceptance of changes. You can opt out of mandatory arbitration by mailing a written notice to Amazon Arbitration Opt-out, P.O. Box 81226, Seattle, WA 98108 within 30 days of first accepting these terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC is the primary enforcement authority for COPPA compliance, including age verification and parental consent requirements for users under 13.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amazon Conditions of Use
Entity
Amazon
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002098
Document ID
CA-D-00026
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Entity: Amazon | Document: Amazon Conditions of Use | Record: CA-P-002098
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:45:16 UTC | SHA-256: 5f953d9aef66aa19…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/amazon-conditions-of-use/age-and-eligibility-restriction/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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