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This provision implements Yelp's compliance framework with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which restricts the collection and use of personal information from children under 13. The age restriction operates as a foundational eligibility requirement for service access and establishes Yelp's contractual posture regarding minors.
Users under 13 are contractually prohibited from accessing or using Yelp's Service. Any access or use by a person under 13 constitutes a breach of the terms as stated, regardless of parental consent or account setup method.
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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 Yelp Terms of Service
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This provision implements Yelp's compliance framework with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which restricts the collection and use of personal information from children under 13. The age restriction operates as a foundational eligibility requirement for service access and establishes Yelp's contractual posture regarding minors.
Users under 13 are contractually prohibited from accessing or using Yelp's Service. Any access or use by a person under 13 constitutes a breach of the terms as stated, regardless of parental consent or account setup method.
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