A media agreement for your family — ready in 2 minutes
Clear rules for phones, screen time and the internet — agreed once together instead of argued over daily. Pick the age, add names, done.
Three quick answers — we handle the rest.
How old is your child?
What are your names?
How strict should the rules be?
What is a media agreement?
A media agreement is a written arrangement between parents and child about phones, screen time, the internet and games. Instead of negotiating daily, you agree once on the rules — and everyone signs. That creates clarity, reduces conflict and makes expectations visible on both sides.
How to create your agreement
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Age & names
Pick the age group and add names. We suggest matching rules.
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Review rules
Suggestions are pre-selected by age. Adjust them in two clicks.
- 3
Print & sign
Download the agreement as a PDF — colour or print-friendly — and sign together.
Why written rules really help
Children accept limits more easily when they had a say and know where they stand. Role modelling matters most: when parents put their phones away at meals, it speaks louder than any rule. The screen times suggested here follow recommendations from the German state media authorities and are guide values — what matters is your view of your own child.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the media agreement free?
Yes. Creating and downloading the agreement is free. You enter your email to receive the download link.
Is such an agreement legally binding?
No. It's a voluntary family arrangement, not a legally binding contract and not legal advice. That's exactly what makes it valuable: it runs on trust, not coercion.
What age is the agreement for?
We use two groups: up to 12 years (preschool & primary) and 12 years and up (teenagers). The suggested rules adapt accordingly.
Can I customise the rules?
Yes. The suggestions are just a starting point — you can tick any rule on or off. The full rule library and saving your agreements are available in the NUNIVIA parent course.