Age Verification Policy

Effective date: May 4, 2026

This policy explains how shadowforestlodge.com (the “Service”) restricts access to individuals who are at least 21 years old.

1) 21+ Requirement

You must be 21 years of age or older to access or use the Service. The Service is not directed to, and is not intended for use by, anyone under 21.

2) How We Verify or Confirm Age

  • Age gate / self-certification: visitors may be asked to confirm they are 21+ before viewing or using certain areas of the Service.
  • Account information: where accounts are offered, we may require a date of birth and other information to confirm eligibility.
  • Technical signals: we may use cookies or similar technologies to remember age-gate selections and help prevent repeated access attempts by underage users.
  • Additional verification: if required by law, platform requirements, fraud-prevention needs, or if we suspect underage use, we may request additional information to verify age (for example, a government-issued ID or other reasonable verification method). If verification cannot be completed, access may be denied or removed.

We do not guarantee that every underage attempt will be detected, but we use reasonable measures designed to restrict access to 21+ users.

3) Measures to Help Prevent Access by Minors

  • Displaying 21+ notices and age-gating prompts where appropriate.
  • Limiting certain features until age eligibility is confirmed.
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity patterns that may indicate underage use or misrepresentation.
  • Responding to reports from parents/guardians or other users.
  • Marketing and messaging intended for adult audiences.

4) If Underage Use Is Suspected

If we believe a user may be under 21, we may take one or more of the following actions:

  • Restrict or suspend access while we review the situation.
  • Request age verification documentation or other information.
  • Terminate or disable the account and block further access if underage use is confirmed.
  • Remove associated content or activity where appropriate.

If you believe someone under 21 is using the Service, please contact us using the details below.

5) Parents and Guardians

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise online activity and consider using device, browser, and app-store parental controls to help prevent minors from accessing 21+ services.

6) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Age Verification Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the effective date above.