Children under 13 are not allowed to use Character.AI anywhere; in Europe and the UK, the minimum age is 16.
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The 16-year minimum for EU/EEA and UK users reflects stricter regulatory requirements under GDPR and UK GDPR for platforms processing children's data, and non-compliance with these restrictions creates significant regulatory risk.
Parents of children under 13 should be aware that their children are prohibited from using the platform, and parents of teenagers under 16 in Europe or the UK should know that those users are also explicitly excluded from authorized access.
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"If you are under 13 years old OR if you are under 16 years old and a citizen or resident in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), do not sign up for the Services – you are not authorized to use them.Excerpt from Character.AI's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The minimum age of 13 globally is set to align with the U.S.
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The 16-year minimum for EU/EEA and UK users reflects stricter regulatory requirements under GDPR and UK GDPR for platforms processing children's data, and non-compliance with these restrictions creates significant regulatory risk.
Parents of children under 13 should be aware that their children are prohibited from using the platform, and parents of teenagers under 16 in Europe or the UK should know that those users are also explicitly excluded from authorized access.
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