VimJam: Collectables (8 Bits to Infinity)

I don't really understand why itch doesnt allow kids to make accounts I started progamming when i was 8 and had to wait 5 years to make a account in itch

Retro Indie JoshJam Host3 years ago(+1)

There are complicated laws in the US to protect collecting information from children under the age of 13 online, so most companies avoid difficulties (and protect their company) by not allowing them to have an account.

Political Games3 years ago

Joshua McLean is correct.
Just look up "COPPA" (the "Children's Online Privacy Protection Act" )

Here is a quick explainer:
https://rmwarnerlaw.com/2019/12/07/the-coppa-law-explained/

kunimitsu773 years ago

Users. If you register an account to purchase, download, or play games or other content from itch.io, you agree to be bound to the terms of this Agreement as a platform user (“User”). Users affirm that they are over the age of 13, as the Service is not intended for children under 13.

Political Games3 years ago(+2)

While people above are correct, parents (or guardians) CAN allow their children to utilize an account that belongs to THEM. But, as always, they are responsible for your actions on the platform.

This is how my 5yr old is able to have a Zoom account to attend public school during the pandemic. Technically, it isn't actually *his* account, it belongs to adults - the parents and/or the adults at the school district. He is simply being permitted to use it. Same with having a YouTube kids account, a school email account, a Khan Academy account, etc, etc, etc...

It is unfortunate that this jam specifically prohibits teammates "under 13". I just completed another game jam with my 5yr old providing the story and some excellent audio assets of him telling the story. ;)

kunimitsu773 years ago

Aww that's adorable

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