18th December 2025 – Anti-Slavery & Anti-Trafficking Statement Update
We have comprehensively updated our Anti-Slavery & Anti-Trafficking Statement to meet current UK Modern Slavery Act requirements and reflect our platform-specific safeguards.
What’s Changed?
- Expanded scope: The statement now covers both corporate supply chain compliance and platform-specific anti-trafficking measures in a single comprehensive document
- Risk assessment: Detailed breakdown of risks in direct operations, platform content, and supply chain
- Platform safeguards: Comprehensive documentation of creator verification, content moderation, and community reporting mechanisms
- Law enforcement cooperation: Clear procedures for reporting and collaboration with authorities and NGOs including NCMEC
- Governance: Formal board approval and sign-off structure
- FY2024 reporting period: Updated to reflect the most recent complete financial year
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act 2010.
Related Updates
- Added cross-reference to the Anti-Slavery & Anti-Trafficking Statement in our Content Moderation & Protection Policy
December 17, 2025 – Age Verification Policy Updated
We’ve updated the Age Verification Policy to reflect the current global landscape for age verification requirements.
What’s changed?
Countries with Mandatory Verification
Added to the list:
- Australia: eSafety Online Safety Codes now in effect (December 2025)
Updated status:
- Italy: Enforcement began November 2025 (previously listed as April 2025)
- Germany: Strengthened enforcement powers from December 2025
- France: Added detail on “double anonymity” requirement
US States
Now in effect:
- Missouri (effective 30 November 2025)
The US now has 25 states with active age verification laws.
Upcoming Requirements
- Spain: Updated status to reflect that legislation has passed and the Cartera Digital age verification system is in development, with full enforcement expected in 2026.
Why These Changes?
These updates ensure our documentation accurately reflects the current legal requirements for age verification across all jurisdictions where Fanvue operates.
December 17, 2025 – Public Media Standards Added
We’ve added new Public Media Standards to establish clear guidelines for publicly visible creator content on the Platform.
What is Public Media?
Public Media refers to content visible to visitors before they sign in or subscribe, including:
- Profile pictures
- Profile banners
- Intro videos
- Public bio text
Because this content appears on Fanvue’s public discovery pages, it must meet stricter SFW (safe for work) standards.
Changes Made
Acceptable Use Policy - Section 2.9
- Added new Section 2.9 “Public Media Standards”
- Defined what constitutes Public Media
- Listed prohibited content (nudity, implied nudity, see-through clothing, hyper-sexualised posing, age-baiting language, undisclosed AI imagery)
- Added specific intro video requirements
- Established tiered consequences for non-compliance
Community Guidelines - Section 11
- Added new Section 11 “Public Profile & Discovery Guidelines”
- Provided user-friendly guidance on what’s allowed and what’s not
- Clarified what types of content (swimwear, lingerie, boudoir) can still be used when appropriate
- Outlined consequences for non-compliance
Content Moderation & Protection Policy - Section 1.6
- Added reference to Public Media SFW enforcement standards
- Clarified that Public Media is subject to stricter moderation
Consequences for Non-Compliance
- First offense: Profile disabled from appearing on the Discover section until updated
- Subsequent offenses: Entire profile becomes inaccessible from public view until updated
These actions do not delete content, ban accounts, or affect earnings from existing subscribers.
Why These Changes?
These updates ensure:
- Brand Safety: Public-facing content meets mainstream platform standards
- Compliance: Clearer guidelines for creators on what can appear publicly
- Discoverability: Creators understand what’s required to appear on the Discover section
🔗 Acceptable Use Policy | Community Guidelines | Content Moderation Policy
October 8, 2025 – Creator Affiliate Programme Restrictions Updated
We’ve updated the Creator Referral & Affiliate Policy to introduce new limitations on the Creator Affiliate Programme.
What’s changed?
Creator Referral & Affiliate Policy – Section 2.2
New affiliate offer limits:
- Maximum commission rate set to 50% of Fan Payments (previously unlimited)
- Affiliates can now promote a maximum of 5 different creators simultaneously (previously unlimited)
Creator Referral & Affiliate Policy – Section 2.3
New earnings cap:
- Total affiliate commission per promoted creator capped at $50,000 USD (previously unlimited)
Why These Changes?
These restrictions help maintain a sustainable and balanced affiliate programme while protecting the platform’s revenue-sharing model. The changes ensure:
- Fair commission structures for all parties
- Manageable affiliate relationships
- Long-term programme sustainability
October 8, 2025 – Age Verification Policy Updated
We’ve updated the Age Verification Policy to reflect the current status of US state age verification laws.
What’s changed?
Age Verification Policy – Section 1.2
States now in effect:
- Added Arizona (effective 26 September 2025)
- Added Ohio (effective 30 September 2025)
Upcoming states:
- Corrected Missouri effective date to 30 November 2025 (previously listed as 30 August 2025)
The policy now reflects 24 states with active age verification laws, with Missouri set to become the 25th state in November 2025.
Why These Changes?
These updates ensure our documentation accurately reflects the current legal landscape for age verification requirements across the United States.
Policy Updates
We’ve updated our policies to clarify requirements regarding face coverings and identity verification on the platform.
Changes Made
Acceptable Use Policy
- Added new Section 2.8 “Identity Verification & Face Coverings”
- Clarified that real creators cannot use face coverings that prevent identity verification
- Listed specific prohibited items (masks, niqab, burqa, etc.)
- Explained the compliance rationale behind these requirements
- Noted that AI-generated content has different rules
Community Guidelines
- Updated Section 5 “AI-Generated Media” with point 6
- Clarified that AI creators CAN use face coverings, masks, and cultural/religious attire
- Emphasized that AI content must not mislead users about being real
Content Moderation & Protection Policy
- Added reference in Section 2 pointing to the Acceptable Use Policy for specific face covering requirements
Why These Changes?
These updates ensure:
- Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements to identify all individuals in content
- Safety: Maintaining platform security and preventing impersonation
- Clarity: Providing clear guidance for both real and AI creators
New Policy Added
We’ve introduced our API Access & Usage Policy to govern the use of Fanvue’s application programming interfaces. This comprehensive policy establishes clear guidelines for API usage and integration.
What’s covered?
- Authentication & Authorisation: Requirements for API key usage, scopes, and version management
- Key Management: Secure storage, rotation, and revocation procedures
- Technical Requirements: HTTPS-only access, required headers, and error handling
- Rate Limits: 100 requests per 60 seconds with standard rate limiting headers
- Permitted Operations: Access to users, chats, creators, insights, and agency endpoints
- Security Best Practices: Protecting API keys from exposure in repositories or client-side code
Key highlights
- API keys are non-transferable and limited to one active key per user account
- Keys cannot be retrieved after creation — store them securely immediately
- All requests must use HTTPS and include proper authentication and version headers
- Never commit API keys to public repositories or embed them in client-side code
- Implement exponential backoff and honour rate limit headers to avoid throttling
Where to Find It
The API Access & Usage Policy can be found in the User Policies section under Website Policies.
🔑 Manage your API keys at fanvue.com/api-keys 📘 API documentation found at [api.fanvue.com/docs/introduction/welcome] (https://api.fanvue.com/docs/introduction/welcome)
Creator Earnings & Payouts - Dormant Balances Update
Complete rewrite of Section 2.8 (Dormant Balances & Unclaimed Earnings) to ensure legal compliance across jurisdictions:
Key Changes:
- Jurisdiction-specific rules: Separate handling for UK/EEA creators vs US creators vs Rest of World
- UK/EEA creators: 12-month invoice deadline with proper waiver language and 6-year discretionary reinstatement
- US creators: Full compliance with state unclaimed property (escheat) laws - funds remitted to state authorities after dormancy period
- Rest of World creators: Same treatment as UK/EEA (12-month waiver) unless local law requires escheat procedures
- Proactive reminders: New requirement to send reminders at ~9 and ~11 months before dormancy
- Clarifications: Creator balances are contractual receivables, not trust or client money
- Reactivation process: Clear instructions for reactivating dormant balances
This update ensures compliance with both UK contractual limitation laws and US state escheat regulations while maintaining operational efficiency.
New Policy Added
We’ve added a new Course Terms & Conditions policy for the Fanvue Creator Academy. This policy governs:
- Eligibility requirements for course access
- Risk-Free Guarantee terms and conditions
- Refund process and qualification criteria
- Intellectual property rights and restrictions
- Course access and delivery information
The new policy ensures transparency around our educational offerings and protects both creators and Fanvue.
Where to Find It
The Course Terms & Conditions can be found in the Creator section under Course Policies.
August 18, 2025 – New Age Verification Policy and Global Compliance Updates
We’ve introduced a comprehensive Age Verification Policy to ensure compliance with expanding global regulations and enhance the protection of minors from accessing adult content.
What’s changed?
- New Age Verification Policy: Created a dedicated policy explaining our age verification requirements, processes, and data handling practices for users worldwide
- Geographic Coverage: Added detailed requirements for the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, and 22 US states (with 3 more states coming soon)
- Updated General Terms: Added reference to age verification requirements for users in regulated jurisdictions
- Enhanced Privacy Policy: Added new section explaining how age verification data is collected, processed, and protected
- Updated Content Moderation Policy: Enhanced KYC definition to reference the new Age Verification Policy
Why these changes?
Age verification laws for adult content platforms are rapidly expanding globally. These updates ensure Fanvue remains compliant with all applicable regulations while maintaining user privacy and platform security.
Key points for users:
- Users in certain jurisdictions will be prompted to verify their age before accessing adult content
- Verification is performed by secure third-party providers
- Only minimum necessary data is collected and stored
- Creative Users continue to require full identity verification regardless of location
🔗 Age Verification Policy 🔗 Updated Terms & Conditions 🔗 Updated Privacy Policy
