> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.waterr.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Consent

> Configure consent prompts shown to participants before sessions begin.

Waterr Meet can display a consent prompt to participants before a session starts. This ensures participants understand they're interacting with an AI and that the session may be recorded.

## What participants see

When consent is enabled, participants see a prompt before joining that includes:

* A notice that they're about to interact with an AI persona
* Information about recording (if enabled)
* Your custom consent message (optional)
* **Accept** and **Decline** buttons

Participants must accept to proceed. If they decline, they're redirected to a cancellation page.

## Enabling consent

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your scenario">
    Navigate to the scenario you want to configure.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    Click the **Settings** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable consent">
    Under **Session Options**, toggle on **Show Consent Prompt**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the message (optional)">
    Add a custom consent message that appears alongside the default notice.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## When to use consent

| Scenario                      | Recommendation                                                   |
| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Interview assessments         | Enable -- participants should know they're being evaluated by AI |
| Internal team training        | Optional -- team members likely already know                     |
| Public-facing scenarios       | Enable -- transparency builds trust                              |
| Embedded widgets on your site | Enable -- visitors need to know before camera/mic access         |

<Tip>
  Even when not legally required, showing a consent prompt improves the participant experience. People interact more naturally when they clearly understand the setup.
</Tip>

## Compliance

Consent prompts help you meet requirements under:

* **GDPR** -- Informed consent for data processing
* **CCPA** -- Notice of data collection
* **BIPA** -- Consent for biometric data (when camera is enabled)
* **Industry regulations** -- Healthcare, education, and financial services often require explicit consent for recorded interactions