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Age Restriction and Parental Consent

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This analysis describes what Discord'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)

Discord does not describe any technical age verification mechanism in its Terms, which means the age restriction relies on self-reporting, creating risk for minors who may access the platform without parental knowledge or consent.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement grants Discord a royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, and display content users post on the platform, which persists for publicly shared content. US users are subject to mandatory individual arbitration and a class action waiver, meaning disputes with Discord must generally proceed through arbitration rather than in court. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by submitting a written opt-out notice to Discord within 30 days of first agreeing to these terms.

How other platforms handle this

Runway High

You represent that you are (i) at least thirteen (13) years old, (ii) of legal age to form a binding contract, and (iii) not a person barred from using the Services under the laws of the United States, your place of residence or any other applicable jurisdiction. If you are under 18 or not of legal ...

Steam Medium

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.

Unity Medium

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...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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

Applicable regulations

ePrivacy Directive
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Discord Terms of Service
Entity
Discord
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004886
Document ID
CA-D-00081
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1c1e00b87ff3488311e34424176579b85949be00ab8437ede82353b726dcc12c
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 09:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-004886
Captured: 2026-05-07 09:46:31 UTC
SHA-256: 1c1e00b87ff34883…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-terms-of-service/age-restriction-and-parental-consent/
Accessed: May 13, 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 Discord's Age Restriction and Parental Consent clause do?

Discord does not describe any technical age verification mechanism in its Terms, which means the age restriction relies on self-reporting, creating risk for minors who may access the platform without parental knowledge or consent.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 10 platforms. See the full comparison.

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