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Age Restriction and Minors

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What it is

The policy states that Skillshare does not knowingly collect personal data from users under 18, and that upon discovering such collection has occurred, Skillshare will take steps to delete that data from its systems.

This analysis describes what Skillshare's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes Skillshare's stated COPPA-aligned posture for users under 18; as an online learning platform, Skillshare may attract users near the age threshold, and the operational reliability of age verification mechanisms is a material compliance consideration for FTC enforcement under COPPA and related state laws.

Interpretive note: The policy does not describe the technical mechanism used to verify or enforce the 18-year age restriction, which affects the practical reliability of this provision.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 21, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, users under 18 are not intended to use the platform, and if a parent or guardian identifies that a minor has provided personal data to Skillshare, they may contact privacy@skillshare.com to request deletion of that data. The terms state Skillshare will remove such data upon becoming aware of it.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Parents or guardians who believe a minor has provided personal data to Skillshare should email privacy@skillshare.com to request deletion of that data.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Skillshare does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at privacy@skillshare.com. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Excerpt from Skillshare's Privacy Policy

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Skillshare Privacy Policy
Entity
Skillshare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012874
Document ID
CA-D-00244
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c3a89d6f48d440b59196428bc7713cd0fd55d0ad17fe0f1d34913e5391c6c335
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:26 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Skillshare
Document: Skillshare Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012874
Captured: 2026-05-21 02:26:39 UTC
SHA-256: c3a89d6f48d440b5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012874/age-restriction-and-minors/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Skillshare's Age Restriction and Minors clause do?

This provision establishes Skillshare's stated COPPA-aligned posture for users under 18; as an online learning platform, Skillshare may attract users near the age threshold, and the operational reliability of age verification mechanisms is a material compliance consideration for FTC enforcement under COPPA and related state laws.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, users under 18 are not intended to use the platform, and if a parent or guardian identifies that a minor has provided personal data to Skillshare, they may contact privacy@skillshare.com to request deletion of that data. The terms state Skillshare will remove such data upon becoming aware of it.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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