You must be at least 13 years old to use Bluesky, and in some regions you may need to verify your age before accessing certain features or content.
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The 13-year minimum age threshold and reference to jurisdiction-specific age assurance processes indicate Bluesky's engagement with child safety regulations, but the terms do not specify the age assurance methods used, which may be relevant to parents and regulators.
Interpretive note: The terms acknowledge jurisdiction-specific age assurance requirements but do not specify the methods used, making compliance assessment jurisdiction-dependent.
Users under 13 are not permitted to use Bluesky, and users in certain jurisdictions may need to complete an age verification process to access some features; the specific methods are not described in these terms.
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"To use Bluesky, you must be at least 13 years old and meet the minimum age required by your local laws to enter into a binding agreement. In some locations, we may be required to restrict access to certain features or content unless you complete an age assurance process and demonstrate that you are an adult. When age assurance is required, we use methods that comply with the laws that apply in that jurisdiction.— Excerpt from Bluesky's Bluesky Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The 13-year minimum age threshold engages COPPA in the United States, which imposes specific consent and data handling requirements for services that have actual knowledge of collecting personal information from children under 13. The UK Age Appropriate Design Code, EU DSA, and various national laws impose additional age verification and child protection obligations that the terms reference but do not fully specify. The FTC enforces COPPA and has brought actions against digital platforms for inadequate age verification. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The terms acknowledge jurisdiction-specific age assurance requirements but do not detail the methods or technical standards used, making independent compliance assessment difficult. Platforms that fail to implement effective age assurance in jurisdictions where it is legally required face regulatory enforcement risk. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: The UK, EU member states, Australia, and several US states have enacted or are enacting age-appropriate design or age verification requirements that impose specific technical and procedural standards. Bluesky's reference to complying with applicable laws without specifying methods means compliance must be assessed jurisdiction by jurisdiction. Illinois BIPA may be relevant if age assurance involves biometric data. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations that deploy Bluesky in educational or youth-oriented contexts should verify that Bluesky's age assurance practices meet applicable standards such as COPPA, FERPA, or state-level student privacy laws before permitting use by minors. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Privacy and compliance teams should review the age assurance methods actually implemented by Bluesky in jurisdictions where they operate, as the terms provide limited detail on this point. Organizations serving minors should conduct due diligence on whether Bluesky's implemented practices satisfy applicable child protection regulations.
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The 13-year minimum age threshold and reference to jurisdiction-specific age assurance processes indicate Bluesky's engagement with child safety regulations, but the terms do not specify the age assurance methods used, which may be relevant to parents and regulators.
Users under 13 are not permitted to use Bluesky, and users in certain jurisdictions may need to complete an age verification process to access some features; the specific methods are not described in these terms.
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