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The explicit age restriction establishes both a minimum eligibility requirement and an outright prohibition on under-18 users, which has implications for data collection practices regarding minors.
You must be 18 or older to use Hinge; users under 18 are not permitted on the platform.
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SNAP EBT funds may only be used for eligible food items. SNAP eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Meal vouchers can be redeemed at any participating location defined by merchant code "Food", "Dining" or "Restaurant".
Any customer service and support offered and provided by Wyze is not an emergency or 911 service, a dispatch center, an emergency service provider or dispatch service, or a lifesaving solution
"Our service is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not permit individuals under the age of 18 on our platform.Excerpt from Hinge's Privacy Policy
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The explicit age restriction establishes both a minimum eligibility requirement and an outright prohibition on under-18 users, which has implications for data collection practices regarding minors.
You must be 18 or older to use Hinge; users under 18 are not permitted on the platform.
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