The agreement states that the Skillshare platform is intended only for users aged 18 or older, and by using the services users represent and warrant that they meet this age requirement.
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The stated minimum age of 18 places Skillshare outside the direct scope of COPPA, which applies to children under 13, but creates a contractual representation that users must be legal adults. This provision affects account eligibility and the enforceability of the Terms of Service for minor users.
This clause establishes that use of the platform requires users to represent they are at least 18 years old. Accounts created by users under 18 would be in breach of the agreement and may be subject to termination.
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"The Services are intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.Excerpt from Skillshare's Terms of Service
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The stated minimum age of 18 places Skillshare outside the direct scope of COPPA, which applies to children under 13, but creates a contractual representation that users must be legal adults. This provision affects account eligibility and the enforceability of the Terms of Service for minor users.
This clause establishes that use of the platform requires users to represent they are at least 18 years old. Accounts created by users under 18 would be in breach of the agreement and may be subject to termination.
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