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
The clause functions as a contractual eligibility gate and establishes user age representation as a condition of service acceptance. It creates a baseline requirement that the service provider may enforce through account verification or suspension procedures.
The updated terms explicitly state that UK, EU, and EEA consumers retain statutory consumer protection rights that cannot be limited or excluded by the agreement, and that applicable local law prevails in the event of conflict with these terms. This adds clarity to the legal framework but does not change substantive protections for those users. The terms also clarify that mUSD is a third-party digital asset not issued by Consensys, treating it as a third-party service subject to the agreement's limitations on Consensys' responsibility for third-party services.
View change record →Removal of explicit age restriction may indicate relocation to separate terms or reduced emphasis on age gating, but does not necessarily eliminate the requirement.
View full change record →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.
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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.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any access to, or use of, the Service by anyone who is a minor (which is under the age of 18 in most jurisdictions) in any applicable jurisdiction (a "Minor") is strictly prohibited and in violation of these Terms, unless such access and/or use is su...
"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 Terms of Use
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, 15 U.S.C.
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The clause functions as a contractual eligibility gate and establishes user age representation as a condition of service acceptance. It creates a baseline requirement that the service provider may enforce through account verification or suspension procedures.
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.
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