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Age Restriction and Minor User Provisions

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What it is

BeReal sets a minimum age requirement for users, typically 13 or older, and may have additional provisions restricting access for users under a certain age depending on jurisdiction.

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)

Age restrictions determine whether minors can legally use the service and what additional protections apply to their data, which is particularly significant given BeReal's popularity among teenagers.

Interpretive note: The exact age restriction language is not present in the truncated document; this analysis is based on publicly known BeReal terms and applicable regulatory requirements for social media platforms with youth audiences.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified May 19, 2026

Provision expanded from a simple 'Minimum Age Requirement' to 'Age Restriction and Minor User Provisions,' suggesting additional protections or specific rules for underage users were added.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If a minor under the minimum age uses BeReal, their account may be subject to termination and their data should be deleted; parents should be aware that the platform may collect personal data including photos of minors.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    If a user is under the minimum age, contact BeReal at privacy@bereal.com to request account deletion and removal of any data collected. Parents may submit this request on behalf of a minor child.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

Skillshare Medium

When you are asked to provide information, you may decline to do so; but if you choose not to provide information that is necessary to provide some of our Services, you may not be able to use those Services.

Square Medium

You may contact our privacy team with any requests of disclosure, correction, or deletion of your personal information. You may also request suspension of use or suspension of sharing of your personal information with certain third parties.

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Age restriction provisions engage COPPA for users under 13 in the United States, requiring verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children.

Insight

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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
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
BeReal Terms of Service
Entity
BeReal
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008451
Document ID
CA-D-00249
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8536860b5dda6f3bcc281f4f37d645177025fe87b1e0a8805aa9a55f05b2ce3d
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 19:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: BeReal
Document: BeReal Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-008451
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:32:33 UTC
SHA-256: 8536860b5dda6f3b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bereal/bereal-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-008451/age-restriction-and-minor-user-provisions/
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 Age Restriction and Minor User Provisions clause do?

Age restrictions determine whether minors can legally use the service and what additional protections apply to their data, which is particularly significant given BeReal's popularity among teenagers.

How does this clause affect you?

If a minor under the minimum age uses BeReal, their account may be subject to termination and their data should be deleted; parents should be aware that the platform may collect personal data including photos of minors.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with BeReal?

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