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The 'knowingly' qualifier means Modal's commitment applies only to collection it is aware of, not to inadvertent collection.
Interpretive note: Two independent propositions are present: (1) the Services are not directed at children under 13, and (2) Modal does not knowingly collect their personal information. Both are included as they are closely related and together form the primary purpose of the clause.
Modal's Services are not intended for children under 13, and Modal does not knowingly collect their personally identifiable information.
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"Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13.Excerpt from Modal's Privacy Policy
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The 'knowingly' qualifier means Modal's commitment applies only to collection it is aware of, not to inadvertent collection.
Modal's Services are not intended for children under 13, and Modal does not knowingly collect their personally identifiable information.
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