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Daily transactions are taking place online because of which young people can shop for products has become easier for them. Furthermore, young people can have access to services and age-restricted content.\u00a0<\/span>For the safer side, online businesses include basic age checks such as \u2018tick boxes\u2019 for users. It is the customer’s responsibility to be truthful to affirm that they are old enough to buy products and access services.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the biggest reasons for online businesses to go for this feature is because it can save our younger generation. Furthermore, it’s unreliable and can even lead to children accessing damaging products as well as the content. Online businesses should recognize the necessity of the feature similar to real-world’s retail stores and gaming establishments.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we will discuss the<\/span>\u00a0importance of age verification<\/span><\/a>, especially for online businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit 1: It helps filter visitors<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This feature helps owners to filter the visitors. O<\/span>wners can get to know or filter eligible visitors for their products. Furthermore, once the visitor validates the age, they are informed that the content is restricted to those of a certain age. As a result, knowing the fact the content is inappropriate, a wise teen shall leave the store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit 2: Comply with the law<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you sell things, supposed to be purchased by people over a certain age, having an age verification method is a must. This is permissible under the law. Furthermore, failure to comply with the age verification system may result in legal consequences, including jail.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit 3: Prevent minors<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

With the assistance of this feature, e-merchant can keep minors away from their store. Hence, you can stop children from getting exposed to inappropriate goods online. Also, they will not have a bad effect on their mentality. With the increase in Internet users, age verification is mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Knowband offer Age Verification Module for every platform?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes. Whether you use Magneto for building up your eCommerce store or Opencart or Prestashop, Knowband has developed the Age Verification module for every platform. With the help of these modules, you can keep away underage users from exploring explicit content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Age Verification Prestashop Addon<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Prestashop store owners with explicit products on the store must use Age Verification Prestashop Addon. This add-on helps merchants to hide their products from customers they want. In simple words, with this addon, Prestashop owners can display these products to specific customers under a certain age.<\/span><\/p>\n

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