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"You must be at least 18 years old or have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to have a creator page on Patreon or to purchase an offering or subscription on Patreon.Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “You must be at least 18 years old or have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to have a creator page on Patreon or to purchase an offering or subscription on Patreon.”
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