Provision record
Twitch · Twitch Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Minimum age requirement thirteen years

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 280 of 352 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

What ages does Twitch restrict availability of the Twitch Services to?
“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...”
Version CA-V-006640, captured Sept. 11, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
Twitch restricts availability of the Twitch Services to persons under the age of 13, or under 16 in Australia, or under the minimum age required by the user's jurisdiction of residence if that age exceeds 13.
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Twitch and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
ⓘ

This analysis describes what Twitch's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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.

How other platforms handle this

NVIDIA NIM Medium

NVIDIA AI Workbench is licensed for use under Section 1.1.1 and Section 1.1.2.2, and not licensed for use under Section 1.1.2.1.

Mailchimp Medium

Send bulk emails, meaning commercial or marketing emails directed to a number of individuals with the same content, through Mailchimp Inbox.

Microsoft Medium

Search suggestions cannot be turned off in the search box in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
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

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Twitch Terms of Service
Entity
Twitch
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
April 18, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006640, captured Sept. 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-024898
Document ID
CA-D-000109
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-006640)
88516a0b1937e7103f721fde6b1515f50a39f577645fea7bae5e5dbcbf539149
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 09:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-006640 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Twitch
Document: Twitch Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-024898
Version: CA-V-006640
Captured: 2026-09-11 00:23:57 UTC
SHA-256: 88516a0b1937e710…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/twitch/twitch-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-024898/minimum-age-requirement-thirteen-years/
Accessed: Oct. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Twitch's Minimum age requirement thirteen years clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 280 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Twitch?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Twitch.