Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces COPPA (16 CFR Part 312) and has primary jurisdiction over online services that collect data from or are accessible to children under 13 without adequate parental consent.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Age Restriction (18+) clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Age Restriction (18+) clauses across approximately 1 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Age Restriction (18+) — Groq

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What it is

You must be at least 18 to use Groq's website on your own — users under 18 need their parent or guardian to review and agree to the Terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Minors are technically restricted from independent use of groq.com, but the lack of a technical age verification mechanism means this restriction is primarily contractual rather than operational, creating potential COPPA compliance gaps.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Groq collects information from website visitors, and the 18+ age gate triggers COPPA compliance obligations if minors can access the site, requiring specific parental consent mechanisms.

View original clause language

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to use the Websites without the express permission of your parent or legal guardian, and your parent or legal guardian must review and agree to these Terms on your behalf.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 15 U.S.C. §6501 et seq.) and its implementing rule (16 CFR Part 312) require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13. The Terms' 18+ age gate does not eliminate COPPA exposure if minors can access the site — the FTC's 2024 COPPA Rule amendments strengthen consent requirements and expand the definition of personal information. California's Age-Appropriate Design Code (AB 2273, effective July 1, 2024) imposes additional obligations for services likely accessed by minors under 18, including data minimization and privacy by default requirements. The FTC is the primary enforcement authority for COPPA.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces COPPA (16 CFR Part 312) and has primary jurisdiction over online services that collect data from or are accessible to children under 13 without adequate parental consent.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Groq Terms of Use

Entity

Groq

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004340

Document ID

CA-D-00493

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://groq.com/terms-of-use/

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SHA-256

d3242ad8b6cda975e0cde7cbfd2576a780c4b6f7939419b3c4f49c34585b42ec

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Groq | Document: Groq Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-004340
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:47:45 UTC | SHA-256: d3242ad8b6cda975…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/groq/groq-terms-of-use/age-restriction-18/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Age Restriction (18+)