Yoti Age Verification Integration

This feature integrates Yoti, a global leader in identity verification, directly into the SkaDate engine. It enables automated, highly secure age checks, allowing platform owners to remain compliant with strict international regulations while maintaining a smooth user experience.

Legal Compliance & Regulation (Mandatory 2025–2026)
The era of "self-declaration" (simply clicking "I am 18") is over. New laws now mandate robust age assurance for dating platforms:

• United Kingdom (Online Safety Act 2023): As of July 25, 2025, the UK regulator (Ofcom) requires all platforms likely to be accessed by children (including dating apps) to use "highly effective" age verification.
  • Penalty for non-compliance: Fines up to £18 million or 10% of global annual revenue.
• European Union (Digital Services Act - DSA): The EU is rolling out a harmonized approach across all 27 member states.
  • 2025–2026 Rollout: Following the "EU Age Verification Blueprint," mandatory checks are being enforced to protect minors across the entire Union. By the end of 2026, this will be the standard for all age-restricted digital services in Europe.
• Global App Store Requirements: Apple and Google are increasingly mandating third-party verification for 18+ apps to mitigate legal liability.

Why Yoti? (Certified Status)
Yoti is the industry gold standard, officially recognized by government bodies:

• UK DIATF Certified: Certified as an Identity Service Provider (IDSP) under the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework.
• Privacy-Preserving: Uses "Zero-Knowledge Proofs"—confirming age without sharing the user's name or full date of birth with the platform.
• Official Certification Link: Yoti Accreditations & Certifications

User Experience & Video Demos
The integration offers two low-friction methods for users to prove their age:

1. Facial Age Estimation (Most Popular): A quick "liveness" selfie where AI estimates age in seconds. No documents required.
   • Watch Video: How Facial Age Estimation Works
2. ID Document Scan: Securely scans passports or licenses from 200+ countries for 100% accuracy.
   • Watch Video: Identity Verification Process

Business Value for SkaDate Clients
Yoti is the industry gold standard, officially recognized by government bodies:

• Legal Shield: Protects owners from massive fines and lawsuits in the UK and EU.
• App Store Safety: Ensures the app meets the highest "Minor Protection" standards.
• Higher Quality Base: Automatically filters out bots, scammers, and underage users.