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Small team. Strong principles. Built for the real internet.

We’re not trying to be the biggest name in age verification — just the most trusted.

Age Layer is run by a tight-knit team of technologists, compliance specialists, and platform operators who know what it’s like to work in regulated, under-served industries. We keep things lean, private, and human-first — on purpose.

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What Drives Us

Human-led assurance

We believe trust comes from people, not just software. Every check includes a human reviewer.

Privacy-first architecture

ID + selfie checks with human oversight for KYC-lite needs and higher-risk actions.

Built for edge cases

We work in niches that most providers won’t — and we get the nuance.

Calm compliance

We help clients stay ahead of legislation without panic, pressure, or complexity.

Where We’re Based

Age Layer was born out of the AgeSmart initiative — a privacy-forward ID verification service headquartered in Portugal. Our team operates remotely across Europe and beyond, with deep experience in regulated platforms, adult tech, and consumer privacy.

What We’re Building

We’re not here to chase buzzwords. We’re here to:

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Solve real challenges

Solve real verification challenges in high-risk sectors
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Support compliance

Offer compliance support without complexity

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Protect dignity

Prioritise user dignity and platform safety
4

Stay grounded.

Stay lean, responsive, and grounded

Whether you’re running a platform that needs to verify users or a regulator exploring age-gating policy — we’re here to help make sense of it all.
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