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Age Restriction — 18 Years Minimum

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What it is

MetaMask is only for adults aged 18 or older — anyone under 18 is not allowed to use the service.

This analysis describes what MetaMask'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)

This provision creates legal exposure if minors access the service, and parental liability questions arise in jurisdictions where minors are found to be using the wallet to trade crypto assets.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Minors under 18 are not permitted to use MetaMask, and any contracts entered into by minors may be voidable — parents should be aware that MetaMask does not implement technical age verification controls.

How other platforms handle this

Poshmark Medium

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected the personal information of a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

OpenAI Medium

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use our Services. Certain Services or features may have higher age requirements.

Mistral AI Medium

You must be at least thirteen (13) years old to use the Mistral AI Products. In addition, you must have parental or legal guardian permission, where required, if you are a minor creating a Mistral AI account or using the Mistral AI Products. We will delete any Mistral AI account found to violate the...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Services are intended solely for users who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. If you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

— Excerpt from MetaMask's MetaMask Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. §6501 et seq.) applies to online services directed at children under 13, enforced by the FTC with penalties up to $51,744 per violation per day. For users aged 13-17, no specific federal U.S. law requires age verification, but state laws including California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273, effective 2024) impose obligations on services likely to be accessed by minors under 18. UK Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC, Children's Code) applies to services likely accessed by under-18s. EU Regulation on a single market for digital services (DSA, Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) includes provisions on protections for minors.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC enforces COPPA (15 U.S.C. §6501) and has authority over online services that may be accessed by children, with penalties up to $51,744 per violation per day.
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  • State AG
    California AG enforces the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273) and COPPA compliance for services accessible by California minors under 18.
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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
MetaMask Terms of Use
Entity
MetaMask
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003665
Document ID
CA-D-00279
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ec053f4776b90b65eb51c2683e3e1424a11d07e9193f47929c65fd9551785fde
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 07:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: MetaMask
Document: MetaMask Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-003665
Captured: 2026-03-20 07:12:45 UTC
SHA-256: ec053f4776b90b65…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-terms-of-use/age-restriction-18-years-minimum/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MetaMask's Age Restriction — 18 Years Minimum clause do?

This provision creates legal exposure if minors access the service, and parental liability questions arise in jurisdictions where minors are found to be using the wallet to trade crypto assets.

How does this clause affect you?

Minors under 18 are not permitted to use MetaMask, and any contracts entered into by minors may be voidable — parents should be aware that MetaMask does not implement technical age verification controls.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with MetaMask?

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