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Minimum Age Requirement

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What it is

BeReal requires users to meet a minimum age threshold to use the platform — typically 13 in the US and 13-16 depending on jurisdiction in the EU — and prohibits younger children from creating accounts.

This analysis describes what BeReal'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 clause creates an eligibility threshold that conditions service access on age verification and, in certain jurisdictions, parental authorization. This establishes the legal basis for the service provider to enforce age-gated access and determine user eligibility.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Parents should be aware that BeReal collects data from users and that underage accounts violate the Terms, creating both data privacy risks for minors and the possibility of abrupt account termination.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    If a minor has created an account in violation of the age requirement, open the BeReal app, go to Settings, and select 'Delete my account', or contact BeReal support to request account removal.

How other platforms handle this

OpenAI Medium

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for any reason, including if we determine you have violated these Terms. You may stop using our Services at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

Anthropic Medium

I.2.a. Each party may terminate these Terms at any time for convenience with Notice, except Anthropic must provide 30 days prior Notice. I.2.b. Either party may terminate these Terms for the other party's material breach by providing 30 days prior Notice detailing the nature of the breach unless cur...

Google Gemini Medium

Google may suspend or terminate your access to our generative AI services if you violate these policies. In cases of severe or repeated violations, we may also suspend or terminate your Google Account.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To use our Services you must be a REAL human (because feelings matter): who is at least 13 years old. Depending on where you live, if you are under the age of consent in your country, a parent or guardian may also have to provide consent for you to use our Services

— Excerpt from BeReal's BeReal Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Age restriction provisions engage COPPA (for US users under 13), GDPR Article 8 (for EU users, with varying member state age thresholds between 13-16), and the UK Age Appropriate Design Code; compliance teams should assess whether BeReal's age verification mechanisms meet regulatory standards in each applicable jurisdiction.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA, which governs the collection of personal data from children under 13 in the United States.
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Applicable regulations

COPPA
United States Federal
CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
BeReal Terms of Service
Entity
BeReal
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001302
Document ID
CA-D-00249
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
49c7e102870753982cf0c1b48e76490f1c309cf9f106e61ebfaeba855b4630e9
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:28 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: BeReal
Document: BeReal Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001302
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:28:58 UTC
SHA-256: 49c7e10287075398…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bereal/bereal-terms-of-service/minimum-age-requirement/
Accessed: May 20, 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 BeReal's Minimum Age Requirement clause do?

The clause creates an eligibility threshold that conditions service access on age verification and, in certain jurisdictions, parental authorization. This establishes the legal basis for the service provider to enforce age-gated access and determine user eligibility.

How does this clause affect you?

Parents should be aware that BeReal collects data from users and that underage accounts violate the Terms, creating both data privacy risks for minors and the possibility of abrupt account termination.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 6 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with BeReal?

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