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The provision operationalizes Squarespace's compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and establishes age-based access controls that define the permissible user population for the service.
Users under 13 years of age are not authorized to access the Services under any circumstances. Users aged 13-18 may access the Services only upon obtaining and maintaining documented consent from a parent or legal guardian.
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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...
You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use, and to 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 provision operationalizes Squarespace's compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and establishes age-based access controls that define the permissible user population for the service.
Users under 13 years of age are not authorized to access the Services under any circumstances. Users aged 13-18 may access the Services only upon obtaining and maintaining documented consent from a parent or legal guardian.
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