diff --git a/gopher/join.txt b/gopher/join.txt
index 101f1cc..e1d19ad 100644
--- a/gopher/join.txt
+++ b/gopher/join.txt
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
               |__| _ .    ,  -+- _      | _ *._
               |  |(_) \/\/    | (_)  \__|(_)|[ )
 
-Anyone who enjoys writing is welcome to join Cosmic.Voyage. To do
+Anyone* who enjoys writing is welcome to join Cosmic.Voyage. To do
 so you will need to choose a username for the system, and create
 an SSH pubkey to log in. This is a public access unix system, so
 you will be working in a command-line shell environment to
@@ -49,3 +49,19 @@ running the 'alpine' or 'mutt' commands to open the respective
 mail program. Alpine is easier for those unfamiliar with the
 command line. Your welcome email will explain how to get started
 on the system and where to look for help.
+
+* To comply with COPPA in the United States, this service is not
+  intended for users under the age of 13. If you would like to
+  join and are under that age, please sign up with a parent or
+  guardian who can administer your account, and read the privacy
+  information below. Users found violating this policy will have
+  their accounts and stories removed from the system.
+
+Privacy Information:
+
+This site does not collect any personal data beyond your username
+and information volunteered, such as in the stories written and
+submitted. Server logs are rotated regularly and contain basic
+information such as timestamps, IP addresses, and some command
+debugging information. We have no third party reporting or data
+integrations.