You must be at least 18 years old to use Wealthfront; anyone under 18 using the platform is doing so without authorization.
This analysis describes what Wealthfront'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
The age restriction establishes a foundational eligibility criterion for service access. It creates a contractual representation requirement that binds users to certify their age upon access or continued use.
Users under 18 are explicitly excluded from using the platform; any agreements they enter are void and their access is unauthorized under the terms.
How other platforms handle this
Except as set forth below, or as otherwise approved by us, the services are for your personal, non-commercial use unless you enter into a separate agreement with us for your commercial use.
You may not display any personal contact, banking, or peer-to-peer payment information, whether in relation to you or any other person (for example, names, home addresses or postcodes, telephone numbers, email addresses, URLs, credit/debit card...)
You agree that Promotional Codes: (a) must be used in a lawful manner; (b) must be used for the intended audience and purpose; (c) may not be duplicated, sold or transferred in any manner...
"Wealthfront is intended solely for individuals who are 18 or older. Any access to or use of Wealthfront by anyone under 18 is unauthorized, unlicensed, and in violation of these Terms of Use. By accessing or using Wealthfront, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older.Excerpt from Wealthfront's Terms of Service
The age restriction provision is standard for financial services platforms and aligns with COPPA compliance requirements prohibiting collection of personal data from children under 13, though Wealthfront sets a higher threshold of 18 consistent with …
Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.
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.
The age restriction establishes a foundational eligibility criterion for service access. It creates a contractual representation requirement that binds users to certify their age upon access or continued use.
Users under 18 are explicitly excluded from using the platform; any agreements they enter are void and their access is unauthorized under the terms.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 282 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wealthfront.