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COPPA Age Restriction — Under 13 Prohibited

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What it is

Children under 13 are prohibited from using Docusign's services and should not create accounts or provide personal information.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Parents and guardians should be aware that Docusign prohibits use by children under 13 and should ensure minors do not create accounts or submit personal information through the platform.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This clause reflects Docusign's COPPA compliance obligation but places the enforcement burden on users — if a child under 13 gains access, Docusign's liability may be limited while parents bear responsibility.

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The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are under 13 years of age, you are not permitted to use the Services and should not attempt to register for an account or submit any personal information to Docusign.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision directly implements the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 15 U.S.C. §6501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (16 C.F.R. Part 312), enforced by the FTC. COPPA prohibits operators of websites and online services directed to children under 13 from collecting personal information without verifiable parental consent. The FTC has imposed significant penalties for COPPA violations, including fines exceeding $170 million against Google/YouTube (2019) and $5.7 million against TikTok (2019). 2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC is the primary enforcement authority for COPPA violations involving online services collecting personal information from children under 13.
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Provision details

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DocuSign Terms and Conditions
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DocuSign
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April 29, 2026
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April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026
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CA-P-003531
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Entity: DocuSign | Document: DocuSign Terms and Conditions | Record: CA-P-003531
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/docusign/docusign-terms-and-conditions/coppa-age-restriction-under-13-prohibited/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
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