21 and over — everywhere we ship, no exceptions. The 21+ standard is in the terms of service, on the product labeling, and at checkout (the age affirmation is part of the order process). Here’s why the standard is 21 and not 18, and how it’s enforced.
Why 21 (Not 18)
- The development argument: the brain’s prefrontal development (the judgment, the impulse control, the risk-assessment circuitry) continues into the mid-20s, and the cannabinoid exposure window is the one where the “the system is still calibrating” caution applies most. The 21 standard is the align-with-the-strongest-jurisdiction choice — several states set their hemp-cannabinoid age at 21, and the site standard is the maximum, not the minimum, of the jurisdictions we serve.
- The product’s potency argument: THCP’s CB1 binding (~30× delta-9 — the isomer comparison) is the strongest of the common isomers, and the “the dose math requires the judgment the development hasn’t finished building” case is stronger for THCP than for the milder formats. The 21 line is the conservative choice for the potent product.
- The consistency argument: one standard, every jurisdiction, no “it’s 18 in your state so we’ll affirm at 18” exception — the single 21 line is the one that’s enforceable, auditable, and unambiguous at checkout.
How It’s Enforced
- The checkout affirmation — the order process includes the 21+ confirmation; the order is conditional on it. A false affirmation is a terms-of-service violation (the terms state the consequence: the order can be cancelled, the product can be refused at delivery, and the account can be closed).
- The carrier’s age check — the shipping carriers’ adult-signature requirement (the ID check at delivery) is the second gate; the under-21 recipient at the door is the one the signature requirement is for.
- The state overlay — a state’s own age standard (where it’s higher than 21, or where it restricts the product entirely — the state map) is the binding one; the site’s 21 is the floor, not the ceiling. The shipping policy states the restricted-jurisdiction handling (the cancellation + full refund).
The Related Exclusions (The Full “Who Can’t” List)
- Under 21 — this page.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding — the pregnancy guide and the breastfeeding guide are unambiguous: the exclusion is structural (the transfer), not a judgment call.
- Anyone in a restricted jurisdiction — the state map is the reference, and the shipping policy is the mechanism.
The 21+ standard is the non-negotiable one — it’s the line the brand is built on (the “the standard you can check” story, the brand story), and it’s the one the FAQ and support answer without the “it depends” — for the age question, it doesn’t depend. It’s 21.