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This provision creates an operational gating mechanism tied to age verification and parental authorization, establishing Discord's eligibility framework for accessing the platform and establishing contractual relationships with minors through guardian consent.
Users under 13 are not permitted to access Discord under the stated terms. Users aged 13-18 may access the service only upon obtaining parental or legal guardian consent, which requires the guardian to review and agree to the applicable terms of service.
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You may not become a Subscriber if you are under the age of 13. Steam is not intended for children under 13 and Valve will not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Additional age restrictions may apply in your country.
The Services are not directed at children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, you may not use the Services. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may use the Services only with the consent of your parent or legal guardian. By usi...
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Ring Offerings. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you may use the Ring Offerings only with consent of a parent or guardian who agrees to this Agreement on your behalf.
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"We want our Services to be as useful and enjoyable as possible for everyone in our community. For that reason, Discord requires users to be at least 13 years of age to access the Services. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you may only use Discord with the consent of your parent or legal guardian. Please make sure your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agrees to these Terms before you use Discord.— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Terms of Service
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This provision creates an operational gating mechanism tied to age verification and parental authorization, establishing Discord's eligibility framework for accessing the platform and establishing contractual relationships with minors through guardian consent.
Users under 13 are not permitted to access Discord under the stated terms. Users aged 13-18 may access the service only upon obtaining parental or legal guardian consent, which requires the guardian to review and agree to the applicable terms of service.
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