Tendril
Parental consent required
Because you’re under 13, U.S. law (COPPA) requires us to get verifiable consent from a parent or guardian before we create an account or save any of your work. Pick the option that’s easiest for your situation. Tendril learning stays free, and the current consent paths do not require a credit card.
Need help? Talk to a real person.
Email hello@neural-forge.io and we’ll walk you through it. Most replies within one business day.
1 · Free · < 1 min · Recommended
Show your library card from any partner library. We verify with the library — no card data is stored on our side.
2 · Free · < 1 min
If your child's school, library, after-care program, or community center sent you an invite code, this is the fastest path.
3 · Free · mail-in review · NEW
Print the parent-consent form, sign it, and mail it back. Account activates after review. For families without smartphones or partner libraries.
4 · Free · staff review
Request a short human review when the other paths do not fit your household. We will explain what is collected and confirm the adult contact before activating saving features.
5 · Free · 1–2 min
Photo of a driver's license or state ID. Used only for verification and deleted after review, no later than 30 days. For households without a partner library.
Share your parent or guardian’s email and we’ll follow up with plain-English instructions about what we collect, why, and for how long. Until consent is confirmed, no child account is created and nothing is saved.
Reference: 16 CFR §312.5 (verifiable parental consent) and current FTC COPPA guidance.
Questions? Our COPPA notice spells out exactly what gets collected and for how long.