Why Random Video Call is 18+ only
This is not a “teen hangout with extra rules.” It is an adult product, and we would rather lose installs than blur that line.
A random 1:1 video call is a live, two-way camera between people who did not pick each other from a friends list. That combination is a well-known risk for grooming, for sexual content involving minors, and for kids wandering into adult conversations they cannot consent to. The only honest product decision is to keep the entire service off-limits under 18.
How the gate works
At sign-up we collect a date of birth and refuse anyone under 18. That date cannot be edited later. Client and server both enforce it; skipping the screen is not a feature. Play Store listing, this website, and in-app copy all say 18+. We do not run a “kids mode.”
What if someone lies?
Age gates based on a typed date are not magic. If a report, a profile, or a call makes us believe a user is a minor, we remove the account. If the situation looks like a child in danger, we follow the process in our Child Safety Policy, which includes preserving what we need for a report to the right authorities. Do not try to “test” this. If you see it, report in the app and email support@randomvideocall.in.
Why we talk about this on the marketing site
A landing page that only says “fun video chat” and hides the age rule in a PDF is how people get hurt. We put 18+ on the homepage, in the FAQ, and in the child-safety document Play reviews. If that makes the site less fluffy, good.
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