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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.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1898 other provisions on other platforms.

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

Netflix Medium

You may also be able to use the Netflix service as a profile user under an Account Owner's subscription, provided you are part of the same household...

Tinder Medium

Use another user's account or share your account with another person;

Leonardo AI Medium

Keep usernames and passwords secure and confidential, and protect them from misuse or being stolen.

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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 Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & 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 …

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

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/provision/CA-P-001302/minimum-age-requirement/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 265 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with BeReal?

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