Ring prohibits use by children under 13 and requires parental consent for users aged 13 to 17, with the parent or guardian legally agreeing to the full terms on the minor's behalf.
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If a minor uses Ring services without proper parental consent, the parent or guardian may nonetheless be bound by the terms and held responsible for the minor's use, including any data collected from their use of Ring's platform.
Parents who allow children aged 13 to 17 to use Ring products are agreeing to the full terms of service on their behalf, including the arbitration clause and content license, and are responsible for all activities that occur under the account.
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"You must be at least 13 years old to use the Ring Offerings. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you may use the Ring Offerings only with consent of a parent or guardian who agrees to this Agreement on your behalf.Excerpt from Ring's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: COPPA applies to online services directed to children under 13 and requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal data from that age group.
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If a minor uses Ring services without proper parental consent, the parent or guardian may nonetheless be bound by the terms and held responsible for the minor's use, including any data collected from their use of Ring's platform.
Parents who allow children aged 13 to 17 to use Ring products are agreeing to the full terms of service on their behalf, including the arbitration clause and content license, and are responsible for all activities that occur under the account.
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