Effective Date: 30 July 2025
Tentunit is committed to protecting the rights, safety, and privacy of all users, including minors. This Under 18 & Parental Consent Policy outlines how Tentunit handles the accounts and activity of users under the age of 18 in compliance with applicable U.S. laws and best practices.
1. Age Disclosure Requirement
As part of Tentunit’s standard account registration process, all prospective users are required to disclose their date of birth. This disclosure is a mandatory component of our compliance and eligibility verification framework and directly determines the applicable account onboarding protocol:
- Users who are 18 years of age or older may proceed with standard account creation and gain full access to the Tentunit platform, subject to acceptance of our Terms of Service and applicable policies.
- Users who are under 18 years of age will be subject to a specialized registration pathway, which includes additional verification requirements involving a legally recognized parent or guardian. These requirements must be satisfied in full before platform access can be granted.
Tentunit’s systems automatically assess eligibility based on the submitted birthdate and trigger the appropriate workflow to ensure compliance with applicable legal standards governing minors’ digital participation.
2. Consent Requirement for Minors
Tentunit prohibits the use of its platform by unverified minors. Any user under the age of 18 must obtain verified parental or legal guardian authorization before being permitted to access or engage with the platform.
This requirement is operationalized through a digitally integrated Parental/Guardian Consent Form, which is automatically triggered during the registration process upon the disclosure of a birthdate indicating minor status.
The parent or guardian is required to complete this form in full and digitally attest to their understanding and acceptance of all associated legal obligations. The following information must be furnished accurately:
- Full legal name of the parent or guardian
- Contact email address and phone number of the parent or guardian
- Minor’s full legal name and date of birth (auto-filled)
- Relationship of the guardian to the minor
- Digital consent to all relevant Tentunit policies and the binding assumption of responsibility for any activity or transaction carried out by the minor
The consent form forms part of the legally binding agreement between Tentunit, the guardian, and the minor user, and is subject to verification at Tentunit’s sole discretion.
3. Legal Accountability
Upon digital submission of the Parental/Guardian Consent Form, the consenting adult expressly agrees to the following:
- Accept full legal and financial responsibility for any and all transactions, communications, or liabilities initiated or incurred by the minor while using Tentunit.
- Serve as the contractually bound party for any lease agreements, payments, bookings, or commitments made via the platform in association with the minor’s account.
- Ensure continuous oversight of the minor’s use of the Tentunit platform and promptly report any suspected misuse or policy violations.
- Indemnify and hold harmless Tentunit, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims or disputes arising out of or related to the minor’s use of the platform.
This contractual responsibility includes, but is not limited to, financial liabilities, breach of contract issues, damages, and any required restitution or remedy. Tentunit reserves the right to enforce all contractual provisions directly against the consenting adult in the event of any legal claim or policy violation.
4. Restrictions for Minor Accounts
Tentunit imposes certain operational and contractual limitations on accounts associated with users under the age of 18 in order to uphold legal safeguards and maintain transactional integrity. These limitations may include, but are not limited to:
- Restricted Contractual Capacity: Minor users may not independently enter into legally binding agreements on the platform. All contractual matters—such as lease execution, rental agreements, or service commitments—must be reviewed and formally authorized by the designated parent or legal guardian.
- Mandatory Guardian Co-Signature and Notification: For specific activities including payment authorizations, lease submissions, and landlord communications, Tentunit may require the guardian to receive direct notification and to provide co-signature or pre-approval to proceed.
- Limited Feature Access: Minors may be restricted from independently accessing or using platform features such as property listing creation, payment processing, or unmonitored messaging systems, unless it is confirmed that active guardian oversight is in place and verified.
These restrictions are enforced through system rules and account-level permissions to ensure compliance with legal standards and the safe engagement of minor users.
5. Revocation of Consent
Tentunit reserves the right to suspend, limit, or terminate platform access for any minor user under the following conditions:
- Fraudulent or Unverifiable Consent: If the parental or guardian consent provided is found to be inaccurate, fraudulent, or otherwise unverifiable upon audit or investigation.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If the parent or guardian formally requests withdrawal of their previously granted consent through a verifiable written request submitted to Tentunit’s Legal Compliance Team.
- Violation of Terms or Laws: If the account is found to be in material violation of Tentunit’s Terms of Service, Community Standards, or any applicable local, state, or federal laws.
In the event of revocation, Tentunit may deactivate or restrict the account immediately and initiate appropriate follow-up actions to protect users and maintain platform compliance.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Tentunit is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and lawful use of all personal data collected during the parental consent and registration process. For minor users and their legal guardians, Tentunit only collects the minimum amount of personally identifiable information (PII) necessary to:
- Validate the identity and relationship of the guardian;
- Confirm the minor’s eligibility for limited platform use;
- Support the integrity of consent and contractual responsibility;
- Fulfill legal recordkeeping, audit, and compliance requirements.
All such data is processed in accordance with Tentunit’s [Privacy Policy] and applicable data protection laws. Tentunit does not sell, lease, or disclose any minor or guardian information to third parties except where explicitly permitted by law, court order, or regulatory authority. Access to this data is strictly limited to authorized personnel and subject to robust access controls.
7. Contact
For any questions about this policy, or to request access, correction, or deletion of a minor’s data, parents or guardians may contact:
Tentunit Legal Compliance Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [Phone Number]