“Users in EU countries, the United Kingdom and Australia must be at least 18 years old to sign up.”
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Telegram imposes a higher minimum age in these specific jurisdictions than may apply elsewhere, restricting platform access for under-18s in those regions.
Interpretive note: The clause does not state the minimum age requirement for users outside these jurisdictions.
If the reader is located in the EU, UK, or Australia, they must be at least 18 years old to create a Telegram account.
How other platforms handle this
The Site is intended for use by individuals 13 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you may use this Site only with involvement of a parent or guardian.
You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase alcohol, or use any site functionality related to alcohol.
In order to use these tools, you must meet the age requirements as outlined in this Agreement.
"Users in EU countries, the United Kingdom and Australia must be at least 18 years old to sign up.Excerpt from Telegram's Terms of Service
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Telegram imposes a higher minimum age in these specific jurisdictions than may apply elsewhere, restricting platform access for under-18s in those regions.
If the reader is located in the EU, UK, or Australia, they must be at least 18 years old to create a Telegram account.
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