Yelp prohibits anyone under the age of 13 from using its Service, and users must have the legal capacity to agree to the Terms.
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The age restriction reflects Yelp's compliance posture under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which restricts data collection from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
New provision explicitly stating the service is not directed to children under 13, establishing compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and clarifying age-related eligibility requirements.
View full change record →If a user under 13 accesses Yelp, the Terms state they are not authorized, which has implications for any data collected from such users and for parents or guardians who should be aware of this restriction.
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"To access or use the Service, you must have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms. Our Service is not directed to children, and any access or use of the Service by anyone under the age of 13 is not allowed.Excerpt from Yelp's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The prohibition on users under 13 directly engages COPPA, enforced by the FTC, which requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.
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The age restriction reflects Yelp's compliance posture under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which restricts data collection from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If a user under 13 accesses Yelp, the Terms state they are not authorized, which has implications for any data collected from such users and for parents or guardians who should be aware of this restriction.
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