Pinterest prohibits use by anyone under 13 globally, requires users aged 13 to 18 to have parental or guardian permission, and requires users to meet the minimum age of digital consent applicable in their country.
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This provision establishes the minimum age framework for Pinterest access, incorporating both the COPPA threshold of 13 for US users and country-specific digital age of consent standards for non-US users. It places the compliance burden on the user and guardian rather than establishing a technical age verification mechanism.
Under this clause, users between 13 and 18 are required to have parental or legal guardian permission to use Pinterest, and all users must meet the minimum age of digital consent in their country of residence. The agreement does not describe a technical verification mechanism for age or parental consent.
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Compare across platforms →"Any use or access to Pinterest by anyone under the age of 13 is not allowed. If you are older than 13, you can use Pinterest if you are over the minimum age of consent in your country. If you are 13 to 18, you may only use the Service with the permission of your parent or legal guardian. Please be sure your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and discussed these Terms with you.Excerpt from Pinterest's Terms of Service
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This provision establishes the minimum age framework for Pinterest access, incorporating both the COPPA threshold of 13 for US users and country-specific digital age of consent standards for non-US users. It places the compliance burden on the user and guardian rather than establishing a technical age verification mechanism.
Under this clause, users between 13 and 18 are required to have parental or legal guardian permission to use Pinterest, and all users must meet the minimum age of digital consent in their country of residence. The agreement does not describe a technical verification mechanism for age or parental consent.
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