You must be at least 18 years old to use Wealthfront, and by using the service you are confirming that you meet this requirement.
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Minors are expressly prohibited from using the service, and Wealthfront places the responsibility for age verification on the user through a self-certification mechanism.
The age restriction relies on user self-representation rather than active age verification; parents or guardians should be aware that minors are prohibited from creating accounts and that any access by minors is a terms violation.
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"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
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Age restriction provisions in financial services engage the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for users under 13, though the 18-year threshold set here is above COPPA's scope.
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Minors are expressly prohibited from using the service, and Wealthfront places the responsibility for age verification on the user through a self-certification mechanism.
The age restriction relies on user self-representation rather than active age verification; parents or guardians should be aware that minors are prohibited from creating accounts and that any access by minors is a terms violation.
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