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Age Restriction & Parental Consent

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What it is

Headspace requires users to be of a minimum age (typically 13 or older) and may require parental consent for younger users accessing certain services.

This analysis describes what Headspace's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Parents should be aware that minors using Headspace may have their health and wellness data collected, which is subject to additional legal protections.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Headspace collects sensitive mental health and wellness data and processes it under multiple privacy regimes including GDPR and US state consumer health data laws. Users are bound by mandatory arbitration and waive class-action rights, limiting legal recourse if something goes wrong. You can opt out of arbitration by sending written notice to Headspace within 30 days of first agreeing to these Terms.

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Age gating and minors' data handling implicate COPPA (under-13), state minors' privacy laws, and GDPR Article 8 (age of digital consent varies by member state); the platform's telehealth services for minors may also require additional parental consent mechanisms under HIPAA and state law.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA which governs collection of personal data from children under 13 by online services.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Headspace Terms and Conditions
Entity
Headspace
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00215007
Document ID
CA-D-00215
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
cd22966a33091312a36781486146c376f922c1252d59f232fadaae06232af924
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 10:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Headspace
Document: Headspace Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-00215007
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:14:28 UTC
SHA-256: cd22966a33091312…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/headspace/headspace-terms-and-conditions/age-restriction-parental-consent/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Headspace's Age Restriction & Parental Consent clause do?

Parents should be aware that minors using Headspace may have their health and wellness data collected, which is subject to additional legal protections.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Headspace?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Headspace.