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The 13-year minimum is the baseline required by US federal law (COPPA), but the platform's reliance on user self-declaration without technical age verification means underage use is possible, which could expose parents to platform-collected data practices they did not consent to.
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The Services are not directed to children who are under the age of 13. OpenSea does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove such infor...
The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you a...
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"The Services are intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. If you are under 13 years of age, you are not permitted to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are 13 years of age or older. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, you may only use the Services with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.— Excerpt from Squarespace's Squarespace Terms of Service
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The 13-year minimum is the baseline required by US federal law (COPPA), but the platform's reliance on user self-declaration without technical age verification means underage use is possible, which could expose parents to platform-collected data practices they did not consent to.
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