Why is there an age restriction on facebook?

Answer 1

You must be at least 13 years old to register for an account on Facebook.

According to the Facebook Privacy Policy page:

"No information from children under age 13. If you are under age 13, please do not attempt to register for Facebook or provide any personal information about yourself to us. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible."

And the Information for Parents and Educators page:

"Facebook requires individuals to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account. In some jurisdictions, the age limit may be higher. Providing false information to create an account is always a violation of our Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. This includes accounts registered on the behalf of under 13 year old children by older parties."

Answer 2

Yes there is age restriction for Facebook usage. 13yrs old.

Registration and Account Security

....Here are some commitments you make to us relating to registering and maintaining the security of your account:

1. ......
2. You will not use Facebook if you are under 13.
3. You will not use Facebook if you are a convicted sex offender.
4. ......

http://www.facebook.com/terms.php

Answer 3

For the protection of young children. There are too many people out there who would take advantage of other people, especially young children who do not know how to protect themselves on the internet.

This is due to the US Federal Trade Commission's Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) which basically says that any web site operator collecting personal information from children under the age of 13 must have verifiable parental permission. Some web sites, such as Facebook, have chosen to disallow underage children from using their services due to all that is involved in gaining that parental permission plus the fact that their web site is not directed at children under the age of 13.

Answer 4

Legally, Facebook restricts its use to users over the age of 13 years old

Answer 5

There Isn't One