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The clause implements age-based access controls to comply with child protection regulations, particularly COPPA requirements in the United States and equivalent age-of-digital-consent laws in other jurisdictions. This requirement structures the legal relationship between the entity and its user base by establishing enforceable age thresholds for service eligibility.
Users under 13 (or the applicable minimum age in their jurisdiction) are not authorized to access the Services. Users aged 13-17 (or between the minimum age and 18 in their jurisdiction) may access the Services only with documented parental or guardian consent, establishing a consent requirement that preconditions service availability.
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The clause implements age-based access controls to comply with child protection regulations, particularly COPPA requirements in the United States and equivalent age-of-digital-consent laws in other jurisdictions. This requirement structures the legal relationship between the entity and its user base by establishing enforceable age thresholds for service eligibility.
Users under 13 (or the applicable minimum age in their jurisdiction) are not authorized to access the Services. Users aged 13-17 (or between the minimum age and 18 in their jurisdiction) may access the Services only with documented parental or guardian consent, establishing a consent requirement that preconditions service availability.
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