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Age Requirements and Parental Liability for Minors

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision creates a dual compliance structure in which either the user (if 13+) or the parent/guardian (if enabling minor access) becomes the liable party under the terms of service. This allocation of contractual responsibility determines which party the service provider may hold accountable for terms violations and platform conduct.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 18, 2026
First Seen
Apr 18, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 912 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

For users 13 and older, the provision applies the full terms directly to the individual user. For users under 13, the provision transfers primary contractual obligation to the parent or legal guardian who enables access, making that adult responsible for the child's adherence to all service terms and YouTube's policies.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service; however, children of all ages may use the Service and YouTube Kids (where available) if enabled by a parent or legal guardian. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor in your country, by allowing your child to use the Service, you are subject to the terms of this Agreement and responsible for your child's activity on the Service.

— Excerpt from YouTube Ads's YouTube Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
YouTube Terms of Service
Entity
YouTube Ads
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002754
Document ID
CA-D-00069
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
29a35f30aec4fcdd01e0e440c99cf919acfeef49e92424061d5b45ab92271a6b
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 06:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: YouTube Ads
Document: YouTube Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-002754
Captured: 2026-05-21 06:32:48 UTC
SHA-256: 29a35f30aec4fcdd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/youtube-ads/youtube-terms-of-service/age-requirements-and-parental-liability-for-minors/
Accessed: June 29, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does YouTube Ads's Age Requirements and Parental Liability for Minors clause do?

This provision creates a dual compliance structure in which either the user (if 13+) or the parent/guardian (if enabling minor access) becomes the liable party under the terms of service. This allocation of contractual responsibility determines which party the service provider may hold accountable for terms violations and platform conduct.

How does this clause affect you?

For users 13 and older, the provision applies the full terms directly to the individual user. For users under 13, the provision transfers primary contractual obligation to the parent or legal guardian who enables access, making that adult responsible for the child's adherence to all service terms and YouTube's policies.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with YouTube Ads?

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