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Age Restriction and COPPA Prohibition

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Why it matters

If a child under 13 uses Reddit, the platform is not legally authorized to collect their data under COPPA, but the ToS places enforcement burden on users and parents rather than Reddit implementing robust age verification.

Consumer impact

Reddit's Terms of Service give the platform a broad, permanent license to all content users post, meaning Reddit can use, modify, and distribute your posts and comments even after you delete them or close your account. Users are also subject to a mandatory arbitration clause and class action waiver, which significantly limits their ability to pursue legal remedies collectively if harmed by Reddit. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by emailing arbitration-opt-out@reddit.com within 30 days of first agreeing to the Terms of Service.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC is the primary enforcement authority for COPPA (16 C.F.R. Part 312), which prohibits collection of personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Reddit User Agreement
Entity
Reddit
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000719
Document ID
CA-D-00101
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Reddit | Document: Reddit User Agreement | Record: CA-P-000719
Captured: 2026-04-01 15:12:08 UTC | SHA-256: c8c5469478130cc4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/reddit/reddit-user-agreement/age-restriction-and-coppa-prohibition/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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