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 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 …
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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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