COMPLIANCE CENTER
Run a legal business.
Every compliance obligation for adult content creators, organized by category. Know what applies to you. Know what doesn't.
Legal Disclaimer — Siren System provides legal information, not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by using this site or purchasing a guide. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Nothing on this site or in any guide constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax content is general information only \u2014 consult a CPA or enrolled agent for advice specific to your situation. Consult a licensed attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
BY CATEGORY
What you need to know
PLATFORM COMPLIANCE
Platform Terms
What platforms require, what they can terminate you for, and how to protect yourself before a ban happens.
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AGE VERIFICATION · 25+ STATES
Age Verification
State laws, the FSC v. Paxton ruling, platform obligations vs. your obligations, and what changes if you run your own site.
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18 U.S.C. § 2257 · FEDERAL
2257 Record-Keeping
Mandatory performer age documentation for producers. What to collect, how to store it, and what happens if you don't.
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PRIVACY & IDENTITY
Privacy Compliance
WHOIS protection, LLC filings, EXIF data, NCII laws, and the operational security practices that protect your identity.
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17 U.S.C. · DMCA
DMCA & Copyright
Copyright protection is automatic. DMCA takedowns, counter-notices, registration strategy, and when to escalate.
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IRS · SELF-EMPLOYED
Tax Compliance
Self-employment tax, quarterly payments, deductions, 1099 forms, and business structure for adult content creators.
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PLATFORM BREAKDOWN
Compliance by platform
| Platform | Age Verification | § 2257 | DMCA Agent | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnlyFans | Platform handles | Your responsibility for your productions | Internal + external | Stage name allowed |
| Fansly | Platform handles | Your responsibility for your productions | Dedicated IP team | Stage name allowed |
| Fanvue | Platform handles | Your responsibility for your productions | Content reporting system | Stage name allowed |
| Your own site | Your responsibility | Your responsibility | Register DMCA agent ($6/yr) | WHOIS protection required |
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Running Your Own Site: Compliance Guide
Everything you need to launch and operate your own adult content site legally: from age verification architecture to DMCA agent registration.
- →Age verification implementation and state-by-state compliance map
- →§ 2257 record-keeping setup for producers
- →DMCA agent registration and safe harbor requirements
- →WHOIS privacy and LLC structure for identity protection
- →Privacy policy and terms of service essentials
- →Payment processor selection for adult sites
This guide provides general legal and tax information only. It does not constitute legal or tax advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by purchasing this guide. Consult a licensed attorney and CPA for advice specific to your situation.
GET THIS GUIDE →Legal Disclaimer: Siren System provides legal information, not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by using this site or purchasing a guide. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Nothing on this site or in any guide constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax content is general information only \u2014 consult a CPA or enrolled agent for advice specific to your situation. Consult a licensed attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.