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The age restriction creates an operational eligibility requirement that OpenAI enforces through account access controls. The parental consent requirement establishes a contractual obligation for minors and creates a verification or attestation mechanism for account creation and ongoing use.
Users under 13 are not permitted to access the services under the stated terms. Users aged 13-17 must obtain documented parental or guardian permission to establish and maintain accounts, and certain service features may remain restricted to users 18 and older based on OpenAI's determination.
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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.
You must be at least 13 years of age or the minimum age of digital consent required in your country to register for an account on the Service ("User Account").
The Services are intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. If you are under 13 years of age, you are not permitted to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are 13 years of age or older. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, you may only use the S...
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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.— Excerpt from OpenAI's OpenAI Terms of Use
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The age restriction creates an operational eligibility requirement that OpenAI enforces through account access controls. The parental consent requirement establishes a contractual obligation for minors and creates a verification or attestation mechanism for account creation and ongoing use.
Users under 13 are not permitted to access the services under the stated terms. Users aged 13-17 must obtain documented parental or guardian permission to establish and maintain accounts, and certain service features may remain restricted to users 18 and older based on OpenAI's determination.
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