Users under 13 are not allowed to use Headspace at all. Teenagers aged 13 to 17 may use it only if a parent or guardian agrees to the terms. You must be 18 to purchase a subscription.
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Minors using a mental health and meditation platform need clear protections; the terms create a framework but enforcement relies on users self-reporting age, and the platform's ability to verify parental consent is limited.
Interpretive note: The document asserts age restrictions contractually but does not describe technical verification mechanisms; COPPA and GDPR compliance depends on implementation details not visible in the terms text.
Renamed from 'Age Restriction & Parental Consent'; previous version had no excerpt while current version clarifies three tiers: under 13 (prohibited), 13-17 (requires parental consent), and 18+ (unrestricted).
View full change record →Children under 13 are excluded from the platform, and teens aged 13 to 17 require parental involvement, but the terms do not describe a technical age verification or parental consent mechanism, which means compliance depends on user honesty at signup.
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"You must be at least 18 years old to subscribe to our Products. If you are under 13, please do not use our Products. If you are between 13 and 17, you may use our Products only with the involvement of a parent or guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.Excerpt from Headspace's Terms and Conditions
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) prohibits collecting personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
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Minors using a mental health and meditation platform need clear protections; the terms create a framework but enforcement relies on users self-reporting age, and the platform's ability to verify parental consent is limited.
Children under 13 are excluded from the platform, and teens aged 13 to 17 require parental involvement, but the terms do not describe a technical age verification or parental consent mechanism, which means compliance depends on user honesty at signup.
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