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The protection is limited to cases where Hugging Face has knowledge of a user's age; it does not constitute a guarantee that no such data is ever collected.
Interpretive note: The canonical claim captures the data-collection intent. The separate proposition that the services are not directed to or structured to attract children under 13 is recorded in omitted_material.
Children under 13 are not intended recipients of the services, and Hugging Face does not intend to collect their personal information.
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This Site does not intend to market any products or services to children under thirteen (13) years of age.
If you are under 18 or not of legal age, you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission if you want to use the Services.
The Services are intended for use by users that reside in the U.S. and are 18 or older (or 13 or older, with the consent and involvement of a parent or guardian).
"The Services are neither directed to nor structured to attract children under the age of 13 years. Accordingly, the Company does not intend to collect Personal Information from anyone it knows to be under 13 years of age.Excerpt from Hugging Face's Privacy Policy
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The protection is limited to cases where Hugging Face has knowledge of a user's age; it does not constitute a guarantee that no such data is ever collected.
Children under 13 are not intended recipients of the services, and Hugging Face does not intend to collect their personal information.
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