Children under 13 are not permitted to use Duolingo's standard services, and teenagers between 13 and 18 need a parent's permission — though the terms do not specify how that consent is verified.
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Duolingo's platform is widely used by minors, including through Duolingo for Schools; the adequacy of parental consent mechanisms and age verification is a significant compliance consideration under COPPA and equivalent laws.
Interpretive note: The terms prohibit under-13 use but do not describe the operational verification mechanism; COPPA compliance depends on practices not fully described in the terms document itself.
Parents should be aware that children under 13 are technically prohibited from using the standard service, and that the terms do not describe a verified parental consent process for users aged 13-17.
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"The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are under 13 years old, please do not use the Services. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Services with the consent of your parent or legal guardian.Excerpt from Duolingo's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages COPPA, enforced by the FTC, which requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.
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Duolingo's platform is widely used by minors, including through Duolingo for Schools; the adequacy of parental consent mechanisms and age verification is a significant compliance consideration under COPPA and equivalent laws.
Parents should be aware that children under 13 are technically prohibited from using the standard service, and that the terms do not describe a verified parental consent process for users aged 13-17.
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