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The age restriction applies the highest applicable threshold, meaning users in jurisdictions with higher minimum ages are subject to those local requirements rather than Twitch's baseline of 13.
Interpretive note: The excerpt ends with an ellipsis, suggesting additional age-related conditions may exist beyond what is quoted. Only what is explicitly quoted has been analyzed.
If you are under 13, under 16 in Australia, or under the minimum age required in your jurisdiction, you are not permitted to use the Twitch Services.
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"The Twitch Services are not available to persons under the age of 13, the age of 16 in Australia, or the minimum age required for use of the Twitch Services in your jurisdiction of residence if that age is older than 13...Excerpt from Twitch's Terms of Service
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The age restriction applies the highest applicable threshold, meaning users in jurisdictions with higher minimum ages are subject to those local requirements rather than Twitch's baseline of 13.
If you are under 13, under 16 in Australia, or under the minimum age required in your jurisdiction, you are not permitted to use the Twitch Services.
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