Pika allows users as young as 13 to access the platform with parental consent, but you must be 18 or older to use AI Self features or earn money through the service.
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The 13-year minimum age threshold means the platform may be used by teenagers, and parental consent obligations are stated but rely on user self-reporting with no described verification mechanism, which creates compliance exposure under COPPA.
Interpretive note: The adequacy of self-reported age attestation as a consent mechanism under COPPA and GDPR Article 8 is uncertain and depends on the technical implementation of age verification not described in this document.
Children aged 13-17 can use the basic service if a parent consents on their behalf, but there is no described technical age verification mechanism, meaning parents should actively monitor their children's accounts and be aware that the parent becomes legally responsible for their child's use under these terms.
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"By accessing or using the Service, you state that you are at least 13 years old and meet the minimum age of digital consent in your country. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you must be at least 18 years of age to create, operate, or interact with an AI Self, or to monetize any Content through the Service. If you are old enough to use the Service in your jurisdiction but not old enough to lawfully agree to these terms of service, your parent or legal guardian must review and accept these terms of service on your behalf.Excerpt from Pika's Terms of Service
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The 13-year minimum age threshold means the platform may be used by teenagers, and parental consent obligations are stated but rely on user self-reporting with no described verification mechanism, which creates compliance exposure under COPPA.
Children aged 13-17 can use the basic service if a parent consents on their behalf, but there is no described technical age verification mechanism, meaning parents should actively monitor their children's accounts and be aware that the parent becomes legally responsible for their child's use under these terms.
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