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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 Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, or if you are between the ages of 13 and 17, that you are using the Service with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by...
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"You must be at least 13 years old or the minimum age required in your country to consent to use the Services. If you are under 18 you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Services.— Excerpt from OpenAI's Terms of Use (ROW)
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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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