GOAT's platform is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or higher age thresholds in some jurisdictions), and GOAT states it does not knowingly collect personal data from children.
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The clause operationalizes compliance obligations under applicable children's privacy laws by specifying age eligibility requirements and data handling procedures for minors, establishing the legal framework under which the service operates.
If you are under 13 (or under 16 in some EU countries), you should not use GOAT's platform, and if GOAT discovers it has collected data from a child, it should delete that data — but the policy relies largely on self-reporting rather than verified age checks.
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You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use our Services. Certain Services or features may have higher age requirements.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any access to, or use of, the Service by anyone who is a minor (which is under the age of 18 in most jurisdictions) in any applicable jurisdiction (a "Minor") is strictly prohibited and in violation of these Terms, unless such access and/or use is su...
1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: COPPA (15 U.S.C.
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The clause operationalizes compliance obligations under applicable children's privacy laws by specifying age eligibility requirements and data handling procedures for minors, establishing the legal framework under which the service operates.
If you are under 13 (or under 16 in some EU countries), you should not use GOAT's platform, and if GOAT discovers it has collected data from a child, it should delete that data — but the policy relies largely on self-reporting rather than verified age checks.
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