Claude Age Assurance: How Age Checks Work with Yoti

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⚡ TL;DR Claude is for adults 18+. If signals suggest a user may be under 18, the account may be disabled until age is verified with Yoti. Anthropic only gets a pass or fail result.

Claude is built for adults. Here's how Claude age assurance works.

Explainer. 🔞

🔞 Claude Age Assurance Basics

You confirm you're 18 or older at sign-up. If signs suggest you may be under 18, you must verify your age before continuing.

🚫 Account Restrictions

Accounts showing signs of minor use may be disabled; passing verification restores access.

🪪 Verifying with Yoti

Use the link in the notification email and choose:

🤳 Selfie-based age estimate
📄 ID document check
📱 Over-18 attribute from the Yoti Digital ID app

🔒 Privacy

Anthropic receives only pass or fail, and Yoti deletes images and personal data after checking.

💡 Pro tip Use the email link promptly to restore access quickly.

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❓ Claude age assurance FAQ

What is the minimum age?

18.

What happens if minor use is suspected?

You must verify your age.

Who performs verification?

Yoti.

What options are there?

Selfie estimate, ID check or Yoti Digital ID.

What does Anthropic receive?

Only a pass or fail result.

🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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