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Age Restriction (16+)

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Why it matters

Setting the minimum age at 16 rather than 13 means Headspace goes beyond COPPA's requirements but must still ensure effective age verification, particularly given the sensitive mental health data the platform collects.

Consumer impact

Headspace's Terms require all users to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than court, waiving rights to jury trials and class action participation — a significant restriction for users of a mental health platform handling sensitive psychological data. The auto-renewal clause means subscriptions renew automatically and charges apply unless cancelled before the renewal date, with no guaranteed refund after renewal. You can opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver by emailing legalnotices@headspace.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA (15 U.S.C. §6501 et seq.) against digital platforms that collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
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Headspace Terms and Conditions
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Headspace
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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April 2, 2026
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April 2, 2026
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CA-P-001129
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CA-D-00215
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Accessed: April 4, 2026
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