The Importance of Age Verification for Regulated Products on Shopify
Why Age Verification Matters for Shopify Merchants
Selling regulated products—such as alcohol, tobacco, vaping supplies, or adult items—on Shopify comes with strict legal responsibilities. Merchants must ensure that only customers of legal age can access and purchase these products. Failing to comply with age restrictions can result in hefty fines, legal action, and even the suspension of your Shopify store.
Age verification is not just about checking a box; it’s about protecting minors, maintaining your brand’s reputation, and ensuring your business operates within the law. As regulations evolve and enforcement tightens, Shopify merchants need a reliable, seamless, and scalable solution.
The Challenges of Manual Age Verification
Traditional age verification methods—like simple checkboxes or manual ID checks—are often unreliable and prone to error. They can frustrate customers, slow down the checkout process, and leave your business exposed to compliance risks.
Common challenges include:
- Fake or inaccurate information: Customers can easily bypass basic checks.
- Operational inefficiency: Manual reviews are time-consuming and costly.
- Poor user experience: Intrusive or slow verification can lead to cart abandonment.
How OneGuard’s AI-Powered Solution Solves the Problem
OneGuard offers an advanced, AI-driven age verification platform designed specifically for Shopify merchants. Here’s how it addresses the key challenges:
