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The provision operationalizes Meta's compliance obligations under child protection regulations, including COPPA in the United States and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions. It establishes the age gate as a formal contractual requirement rather than a technical restriction alone.
The updated terms establish a jurisdictional change for consumers. Previously, all disputes had to be resolved in California courts; now, if you are a consumer or if your country requires it, disputes must be resolved in courts within your home country under your home country's laws. For Meta's own claims against you, the agreement still requires disputes to proceed exclusively in California courts. The revised terms also now require Meta to notify you at least 30 days in advance before making changes to these Terms, and you will have the opportunity to review them before they take effect, unless changes are required by law.
View change record →Users under the specified age are not authorized to access the service or provide personal data under the terms. The provision creates an age-based eligibility boundary for service access, with no exceptions stated for parental consent or alternative registration mechanisms.
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The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, or if you are between the ages of 13 and 17, that you are using the Service with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by...
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"The Facebook Products are not for people under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your region). If you are under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your region), do not attempt to register for our products or provide any personal information.— Excerpt from Meta's Meta Terms of Service
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The provision operationalizes Meta's compliance obligations under child protection regulations, including COPPA in the United States and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions. It establishes the age gate as a formal contractual requirement rather than a technical restriction alone.
Users under the specified age are not authorized to access the service or provide personal data under the terms. The provision creates an age-based eligibility boundary for service access, with no exceptions stated for parental consent or alternative registration mechanisms.
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