Adult Website Advice

bigcitymom · 02-16-2009, 02:28 AM

Is it necessary to have my website reviewed by an attorney before taking it live on internet? What terms & conditions are need for an user generated content site (domestic & foreign)?

akula · 02-16-2009, 04:02 AM

hi...ummm, well, for a user gen adult site i think that all which is required is a basic TOS, DMCA notice and a 18 USC 2257 statement...these things are pretty elementary to draft (just rip off someone else's!), but if you wanna get the lawyers involved, go for gold, although it's not necessary

Mega B · 02-16-2009, 04:47 AM

Danials information is right on the button,you dont need to get a lawyer involved.

Moneymaka · 02-16-2009, 11:47 AM

I don't know much about the laws and such, but i do know that you need to keep a record of all the girls that are shown on your website.
I guess you need a copy of their ID.

Here's some usefull websites i got from a friend

How to get started as an Adult Webmaster - Start an Adult Site

AdultWebLaw - Adult Website Legal Information

bigcitymom · 02-16-2009, 12:02 PM

Thing is I won't be one posting any of content; would I still be require to keep age disclosure documents. Or if I allow Professionals to post their movies would I have to have something in the terms and conditions that they have documents necessary to verify the ages of the girls/guys they're filming before allowing them to upload their media?

Dimitrios44 · 03-03-2009, 01:50 AM

Is there anymoney in Adult websites anymore. Is the market saturated?
Is it better to just set up an affiliate program?

legalbeagle · 03-18-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigcitymom

Is it necessary to have my website reviewed by an attorney before taking it live on internet? What terms & conditions are need for an user generated content site (domestic & foreign)?

It would be a good idea, particularly if you make any legal statements on your site. For instance, you might want to adopt a formal way to say that you're 18 USC 2257 compliant. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have the attorney let you know how you need to keep that information anyway.

legalbeagle · 03-18-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by legalbeagle

It would be a good idea, particularly if you make any legal statements on your site. For instance, you might want to adopt a formal way to say that you're 18 USC 2257 compliant. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have the attorney let you know how you need to keep that information anyway.

Oh dear, I didn't see everyone else's responses! They said it better than I did.

LSnyder · 03-30-2009, 11:42 AM

My name is Lisa. I am a Legal Assistant for Daniel Pepper, founder of the Pepper Law Group, LLC. Pepper Law Group, located in New Jersey, specializes in Entertainment Law as well as Internet and Technology Law. We can assist you on the start up of an adult website and help to keep you within the boundaries of the 2257 laws.
I am new to this forum and am unfortunately not yet allowed to post email addresses or websites.
Please feel free to search us on the internet as we are legitimate. Our website offers what we call a "Cheat Sheet" and can give you great insight as to what starting an adult site entails.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Lisa Snyder
Pepper Law Group, LLC
908.698.0330

Mega B · 03-30-2009, 11:56 AM

@LSnyder i would be interested in your 'Cheat sheet' as i have 10 sites in the Adult sector as these are our highest earners and that could make interesting reading to stay on the right side of the law.

LSnyder · 03-30-2009, 12:43 PM

Please go to our website which is information law dot com and request the cheat sheet this way we can keep track of what goes out.

Lisa
Pepper Law Group, LLC
908.698.0330

terrycan · 04-10-2009, 01:04 AM

It would be reckless to start an adult site without seeing a lawyer first.

LSnyder · 04-28-2009, 01:38 PM

I agree Terry and not only because I work for a law firm that specializes in business (internet) start ups and adult entertainment.

Just recently, the 2257 laws changed again and the requirements for the producers, etc., to keep these records have changed as well.

The firm I work for is now also offering to retain these documents for Adult Entertainment companies (for a fee of course). It makes life a little bit easier for those needing this service when they come in to check records.

Not consulting with an attorney first could definitely be a mistake.

Lisa Snyder

rejoice · 04-28-2009, 07:04 PM

you could always go with something like allxclub which would save you the trouble...

Pseudonymous · 07-26-2009, 04:35 PM

Hey there, I have been in the adult industry for 10 years. If any of your questions haven't been answered, feel free to contact me.

First of all, you never said what type of what you're running. So people cannot answer your question accurately without knowing that. You only need documents of the girls on your website if youre producing it yourself. You haven't said anything regarding shooting your own girls. There are affiliate programs that buy the rights to content, which would get their proper paperwork in the trade. User submitted sites (tube sites) can get away with alot more right now. You would not need all the required documents for them, as of right now if it's a user submitted website. Do these people uploading the videos work for you?

More details please, you weren't very specific.