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The provision creates distinct operational requirements based on user age categories, with parental involvement mandated for minors and age verification gated for alcohol-related functionality. This structures access controls and account administration procedures within the service.
Users under 18 must operate accounts with parental or guardian involvement as a condition of service use. Users purchasing or accessing alcohol functionality must satisfy age 21 verification requirements; the terms apply as written upon continued use without age verification.
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"If you are under 18, you may use the Amazon Services only with involvement of a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians may create profiles for teenagers in their Amazon Household. Alcohol listings on Amazon are intended for adults. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase alcohol, or use any site functionality related to alcohol.— Excerpt from Amazon's Amazon Conditions of Use
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The provision creates distinct operational requirements based on user age categories, with parental involvement mandated for minors and age verification gated for alcohol-related functionality. This structures access controls and account administration procedures within the service.
Users under 18 must operate accounts with parental or guardian involvement as a condition of service use. Users purchasing or accessing alcohol functionality must satisfy age 21 verification requirements; the terms apply as written upon continued use without age verification.
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