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Minimum Age Requirement (13 Years)

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What it is

You must be at least 13 years old to use X. If you are under the age of majority in your country, a parent or guardian must accept the terms on your behalf.

This analysis describes what X'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This age requirement establishes the legal and operational baseline for who may form a contractual relationship with the service provider. The threshold aligns with common regulatory frameworks governing digital services and minors.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Parents and guardians should be aware that by allowing minors to use X, they are accepting legal responsibility for the minor's compliance with X's terms, and minor users' data is collected and processed under X's standard terms.

How other platforms handle this

DoorDash Medium

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 years of age, you are not permitted to use or register for the Services. DoorDash may offer delivery of alcohol in certain locations a...

Amazon Medium

If you are under 18, you may use the Amazon Services only with involvement of a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians may create profiles for teenagers in their Amazon Household. Alcohol listings on Amazon are intended for adults. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase alcohol, or use ...

Public.com Medium

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, or if you are between the ages of 13 and 17, that you are using the Service with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by...

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In any case, you must be at least 13 years old to use the Services.

— Excerpt from X's X Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

The 13-year minimum age threshold implicates COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) in the US, and Age Appropriate Design Code obligations in the UK; compliance teams should assess whether X's age verification and parental consent mechanisms meet applicable regulatory standards.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
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Applicable regulations

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DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Terms of Service
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000262
Document ID
CA-D-00029
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d71792a04e7ac686eb73a0bc5ed003d144856e19f5a48503c1e42af9dc2dd8e3
Analysis generated
March 6, 2026 20:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-000262
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:08:59 UTC
SHA-256: d71792a04e7ac686…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-terms-of-service/minimum-age-requirement-13-years/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does X's Minimum Age Requirement (13 Years) clause do?

This age requirement establishes the legal and operational baseline for who may form a contractual relationship with the service provider. The threshold aligns with common regulatory frameworks governing digital services and minors.

How does this clause affect you?

Parents and guardians should be aware that by allowing minors to use X, they are accepting legal responsibility for the minor's compliance with X's terms, and minor users' data is collected and processed under X's standard terms.

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