You can edit most account information, delete your content, control who interacts with you and delete your account
By signing in you can access and edit most of your account information, and you can delete User Content you uploaded. Settings include tools that let you control, among other things, who can view your videos, send you messages or comment on your videos. You may also delete your entire account in Settings.
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You can access and edit most of your account information by signing into TikTok. You can delete the User Content you uploaded. We also provide a number of tools in Settings that allow you to control, among others, who can view your videos, send you messages, or post comments to your videos. Should you choose to do so, you may delete your entire account in Settings.
Qualifications & exceptions
Access and editing cover most, not all, account information.
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What happens to information after account deletion is governed by the retention section; this paragraph does not say.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
TikTok is not directed at children under 13, or a higher local age such as 16 in Australia; report underage users
TikTok says the Platform is not directed at children under 13, and that in some places the age may be higher because of local regulatory requirements, as set out in the local supplemental terms. For example, the Australia supplemental terms say TikTok is not directed at children under 16. If you believe a user is below the minimum age, you can tell TikTok through its online privacy request form.
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Information relating to children and teens
TikTok is not directed at children under the age of 13. In certain cases this age may be higher due to local regulatory requirements, please see your local supplemental terms for more information. If you believe that there is a user who is below this minimum age, please contact us at
TikTok is not directed at children under the age of 16.
Australia
Qualifications & exceptions
The minimum age is 13 unless local supplemental terms set a higher age, as Australia does with 16.
Not stated here
This section does not say what TikTok does with an account or data once it learns a user is under the minimum age.
This section does not describe separate data practices for teens above the minimum age.
Account & Service Control · Context
Parents and guardians are pointed to a Guardian's Guide on TikTok's tools and controls
If you are a parent or guardian, TikTok points you to its Guardian's Guide for information and resources about the Platform and the tools and controls you can use. The guide itself was not supplied with this policy, so its contents are not described here.
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contains information and resources to help you understand the Platform and the tools and controls you can use.
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The Guardian's Guide was not supplied.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Australia: TikTok is not directed at children under 16
For users in Australia, the supplemental terms raise the minimum age: TikTok is not directed at children under 16. If you believe a user is below that age, you can report it through TikTok's online privacy request form. This replaces the general age of 13 for Australia.
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TikTok is not directed at children under the age of 16.
If you believe that there is a user who is below this minimum age, please contact us at
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Egypt: you declare you are over 18, or a guardian declares an under-18 user is over 13 and consents
For users in Egypt, you declare that you are over 18. If you are under 18, you are asked to have a parent or legal guardian read the policy with you. A parent or guardian reviewing the terms for a user under 18 declares that the user is over 13, that they have read and acknowledged TikTok's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and that they agree to the child using the Platform and registering an account.
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Egypt
If you are using our services in Egypt, the following additional terms apply.
You declare that you are over the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, please have your parent or legal guardian read this with you. If you are reviewing these terms as the parent/legal guardian of a user who is under the age of 18, you hereby declare that such user is above the age of 13 and that you have read and acknowledged TikTok's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and agree to the use by your child of the Platform and registration for an account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Egypt.
Users between 13 and 18 rely on a parent or guardian's declaration and agreement.
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The Terms of Use referred to were not supplied.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Indonesia: under-18 users need parental approval, parents are responsible, and without consent you must stop
For users in Indonesia, these additional terms apply and prevail over the main policy if they conflict. By using the Platform you represent that you are at least 18. If you are under 18 and not married, or are under guardianship, you must get approval from your parent or legal guardian, and they become responsible for all your actions on the Platform, your compliance with the policy, and ensuring your participation does not violate child-protection laws. If you lack that consent and your parent or guardian is not willing to open the account in their name, you must stop accessing the Platform.
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Indonesia
If you are using our services in Indonesia, the following additional terms apply. In the event of any conflict between the following additional terms and the provisions of the main body of this policy, the following terms shall apply.
Age, Parental and Guardian Consent. By accessing and/or using this Platform, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are below 18 years old and you are not married, or under guardianship:
you must obtain approval from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s); and
your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are responsible for: (i) all your actions in connection with your access to and use of the Platform; (ii) your compliance with this policy; and (iii) ensuring that any of your participation in the Platform will not, in any event, result in any violation of applicable laws and regulations relating to child protections.
If you do not have consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and your parent(s) or guardian(s) is not willing to open the account under their name, you must cease accessing the Platform.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Indonesia.
The parental-approval rule applies to users under 18 who are not married, or who are under guardianship.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Israel: you declare you are over 18, or a guardian declares an under-18 user is over 13 and consents
For users in Israel, you declare that you are over 18. If you are under 18, you are asked to have a parent or legal guardian read the policy with you. A parent or guardian reviewing the terms for a user under 18 declares that the user is over 13, that they have read and acknowledged TikTok's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and that they agree to the child using the Platform and registering an account.
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Israel
If you are using our services in Israel, the following additional terms apply.
You declare that you are over the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, please have your parent or legal guardian read this with you. If you are reviewing these terms as the parent/legal guardian of a user who is under the age of 18, you hereby declare that such user is above the age of 13 and that you have read and acknowledged TikTok's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and agree to the use by your child of the Platform and registration for an account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Israel.
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The Terms of Use referred to were not supplied.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Japan: under-15 users need a guardian's consent and declaration, including to TikTok processing the child's data
In Japan, if you are under 15 you are asked to have a parent or legal guardian read the policy with you; without their consent, and if they will not open the account in their name, you must stop accessing the Platform. A parent or guardian reviewing for a user under 15 declares that the user is over 13, that they have read and acknowledged the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and that they agree to the child's use and registration and to TikTok processing the child's personal data under the Privacy Policy.
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If you are under the age of 15, please have your parent or legal guardian read this with you. If you do not have consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and your parent(s) or guardian(s) is not willing to open the account under their name, you must cease accessing the Platform.
If you are reviewing these terms as the parent/legal guardian of a user who is under the age of 15, you hereby declare that such user is above the age of 13 and that you have read and acknowledged TikTok's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and agree to the use by your child of the Platform and registration for an account, as well as TikTok's processing of your child's personal data in accordance with TikTok's Privacy Policy.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Japan; the threshold is 15, not 18.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Kenya: under-18 users need parental consent and parents are responsible; without consent you must stop
In Kenya you declare that you are over 18. If you are under 18, you must get consent from your parent or legal guardian, who becomes responsible for all your actions on the Platform and your compliance with the policy. If you are under 18 without that consent and your parent or guardian is not willing to open an account in their name, you must stop accessing the Platform.
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Age, Parental and Guardian Consent: You declare that you are over the age of 18. If you are below 18 years old:
you must obtain consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s); and
your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be responsible for: (i) all your actions in connection with your access to and use of the Platform; and (ii) your compliance with this Policy.
If you are not at least 18 years of age and you do not have consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are not willing to open an account under their name(s), you must cease accessing the Platform.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Kenya.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Nigeria: under-18 users need parental consent and parents are responsible; without consent you must stop
In Nigeria you declare that you are 18 or older. If you are under 18, you must get consent from your parent or legal guardian, who becomes responsible for all your actions on the Platform and your compliance with the policy. If you are under 18 without that consent and your parent or guardian is not willing to open an account in their name, you must stop accessing the Platform.
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Age, Parental and Guardian Consent. You declare that you are 18 or over the age of 18.
If you are below 18 years of age:
you must obtain consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s); and
your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be responsible for: (i) all your actions in connection with your access to and use of the Platform; and (ii) your compliance with this Privacy Policy.
If you are not at least 18 years of age and you do not have consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are not willing to open an account under their name(s), you must cease accessing the Platform.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Nigeria.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
South Africa: you declare you are over 18, or a guardian declares an under-18 user is over 13 and consents
For users in South Africa, you declare that you are over 18. If you are under 18, you are asked to have a parent or legal guardian read the policy with you. A parent or guardian reviewing for a user under 18 declares that the user is over 13, that they have read and acknowledged TikTok's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and that they agree to the child using the Platform and registering an account.
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South Africa
If you are using our services in South Africa, the following additional terms apply.
You declare that you are over the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, please have your parent or legal guardian read this with you. If you are reviewing these terms as the parent/legal guardian of a user who is under the age of 18, you hereby declare that such user is above the age of 13 and that you have read and acknowledged TikTok's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and agree to the use by your child of the Platform and registration for an account.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in South Africa.
Not stated here
The Terms of Use referred to were not supplied.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Uganda: under-18 users need parental consent and parents are responsible; without consent you must stop
In Uganda you declare that you are over 18. If you are under 18, you must get consent from your parent or legal guardian, who becomes responsible for all your actions on the Platform and your compliance with the policy. If you are under 18 without that consent and your parent or guardian is not willing to open an account in their name, you must stop accessing the Platform.
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Age, Parental and Guardian Consent: You declare that you are over the age of 18. If you are below 18 years old:
you must obtain consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s); and
your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be responsible for: (i) all your actions in connection with your access to and use of the Platform; and (ii) your compliance with this Policy.
If you are not at least 18 years of age and you do not have consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are not willing to open an account under their name(s), you must cease accessing the Platform.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Uganda.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Vietnam: users under 16 or under guardianship must get approval from a parent or legal guardian
In Vietnam, if you are under 16 or under guardianship, you must obtain approval from your parent or legal guardian. The parents' responsibilities that follow in the same list are explained in the next card.
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Age, Parental and Guardian Consent. If you are below 16 years old or under guardianship:
you must obtain approval from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s); and
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Vietnam; the threshold is 16, or any age under guardianship.
Account & Service Control · Restriction or exception
Vietnam: guardians are responsible for under-16 users, who must stop using TikTok without consent
In Vietnam, where a user under 16 or under guardianship needs parental approval, the parent or legal guardian is responsible for all the user's actions on the Platform, the user's compliance with the policy, and ensuring the user's participation does not violate child-protection laws. If you do not have that consent and your parent or guardian is not willing to open the account in their name, you must stop accessing the Platform if you are under 16.
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your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are responsible for: (i) all your actions in connection with your access to and use of the Platform; (ii) your compliance with this policy; and (iii) ensuring that any of your participation in the Platform will not, in any event, result in any violation of applicable laws and regulations relating to child protections.
If you do not have consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) is not willing to open the account under their name, you must cease accessing the Platform if you are not at least 16 years of age.
Vietnam
you must obtain approval from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s); and
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to use of the services in Vietnam.
The duty to stop using the Platform applies to users under 16 without consent whose guardian will not open the account in their name.