April 30, 2025 – Clarified Pending Period for Creator Payouts
We’ve updated the Creator Earnings & Payouts Policy to provide greater clarity on how the Pending Period for earnings works before funds become eligible for withdrawal.
What’s changed?
- Clarified that the standard Pending Period is 7 days, but it may be extended up to 28 days depending on account activity and verification status.
- Explained that the applicable Pending Period is determined by Fanvue’s internal risk and fraud prevention systems.
- Reiterated that these timelines are in place to protect both Creators and the platform.
📌 This change doesn’t affect most Creators but gives clearer context for those it does.
April 30, 2025 – Arbitration & Class Action Waiver Added for US Users
We’ve added a new section to our General Terms & Conditions to explain how certain legal disputes will be handled in the United States. This update helps clarify our approach to resolving rare legal disagreements in a fair, efficient, and individual way.
What’s new?
- Added a new section titled “Arbitration Notice and Class Action Waiver” for US-based users.
- US-based users now agree to resolve most disputes (if any arise) through individual arbitration instead of court.
- This update does not affect most users and only applies if you’re located in the United States.
- Non-US users continue to be covered under the existing English and Welsh legal jurisdiction.
📘 This is a standard legal clause widely used by many platforms. It doesn’t change how we operate — just how we’d resolve a dispute in the unlikely event that one ever occurs.
April 24, 2025 – Link Updates & Referencing In The Affiliate Policy
The Creator Referral & Affiliate Policy has been updated with correct referencing to other policies.
What’s changed?
- Referenced the Advertising & Promotion Policy in the Affiliate Policy.
- Updated the Welcome page to have correct links to user and creator sections.
April 15, 2025 – New Creator Advertising & Promotion Policy + AUP Update
Fanvue has introduced a new Creator Advertising & Promotion Policy to clearly define how Creative Users may promote their profiles and engage in third-party advertising, both on and off the platform.
What’s new?
- New Creator Advertising & Promotion Policy:
- Sets out rules for external promotion of Fanvue profiles (e.g. on social media or paid ads).
- Allows limited third-party promotions on Fanvue with mandatory ad disclosure.
- Prohibits unauthorised product placements, gambling ads, or business-for-hire content.
- Clarifies that Fanvue must approve contests, giveaways, or sponsored partnerships conducted on the platform.
🔗 Creator Advertising & Promotion Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy updated:
- Replaced a broad restriction on third-party commercial activity with a reference to the new policy.
- The updated clause now reads:
Do not engage in third-party commercial activities (including advertising, sponsorships, or product placements) in violation of the Creator Advertising & Promotion Policy.
April 15, 2025 – Updated Co-Authored Content Policy
The Co-Authored Content Policy has been revised to improve clarity, legal enforceability, and alignment with Fanvue’s updated documentation framework.
What’s changed?
- Reformatted using standardised structure and format with clearly defined sections and consistent terminology.
- Defined what constitutes “Co-Authored Content” and clarified that it applies even if the other party is not a Fanvue Creator or is not visually identifiable.
- Clarified the requirement for identity verification and fully informed written consent from all featured individuals.
- Linked to the Consent Form Template (Model Release Form) to assist Creators with compliance.
- Strengthened the section on tagging co-creators and attribution obligations.
- Reiterated that Fanvue does not mediate revenue splits, which must be handled privately between Creators.
- Added enforcement provisions including content removal, balance deductions, and account restrictions where documentation is not provided.
- Included a legal disclaimer releasing Fanvue from co-author disputes or liability claims.
April 15, 2025 – Major Update to Creator Referral & Affiliate Policy
The Creator Referral & Affiliate Policy has been fully rewritten to align with Fanvue’s structured policy framework and to support the launch of the new Creator Affiliate Programme.
What’s changed?
- Reformatted using standardised policy structure and format with numbered sections and subheadings.
- Expanded the existing Referral Scheme section for improved clarity and enforcement.
- Introduced a new section for the Creator Affiliate Programme, allowing creators to promote other opted-in creators and earn commission from Fan Payments.
- Clarified that:
- Affiliate offers are public and self-serve (not individually granted);
- Attribution is cookie-based for logged-out users and account-based for logged-in users;
- Commissions apply to all Fan Payments (subscriptions, renewals, one-time purchases);
- Affiliate commissions are deducted from the promoted creator’s earnings.
- Stated that affiliate commissions are credited with a distinct label (
AFFILIATION) and follow the standard 7-day settlement period. - Outlined acceptable promotion standards and mandatory ad disclosure requirements.
April 14, 2025 – Minor Updates to Complaints Policy
The Complaints Policy has been revised to follow Fanvue’s policy documentation framework and improve clarity, formatting, and user expectations. These updates do not change the substance of the policy but improve its consistency and procedural transparency.
What’s changed?
- Reformatted into the standard Fanvue policy layout with numbered sections.
- Added missing definition for Appeal and clarified who may submit a Complaint.
- Improved guidance on supporting evidence for Complaints and clarified expectations for responses.
- Expanded the Appeals section to include clearer submission standards and review timelines.
- Added references to related policies, including General Terms – Section 16 (Termination), Privacy Policy, and DMCA & Intellectual Property Policy.
- Reinforced anti-abuse language in the Misuse of This Policy section for both Users and non-Users.
April 14, 2025 – Minor Updates to Cookie Policy
The Cookie Policy has been reformatted and refined to improve clarity, structure, and consistency with Fanvue’s modular policy framework.
What’s changed?
- Reformatted into Fanvue’s standard policy template with structured headings and sections.
- Added a clear Definitions section to explain cookie types and behaviours.
- Improved the cookie classification table for easier comparison (type, domain, and provider).
- Updated browser-specific links and guidance on managing cookie settings.
- Clarified that Fanvue is the data controller for cookies under UK law and provided stronger privacy language.
- Reinforced that third-party cookies are governed by their own policies, not Fanvue’s.
April 14, 2025 – Minor Updates to Marketing Policy
The Marketing Policy has been restructured and refined to align with Fanvue’s legal-policy framework and reinforce standards for promotional activities across the platform.
What’s changed?
- Reformatted into standard policy structure with clear sectioning and cross-policy references.
- Added a Definitions section for clarity on “Marketing Materials” and “Affiliate or Referrer”.
- Strengthened commitments to:
- Ethical marketing and legal compliance;
- Transparency, influencer disclosure, and compliance with ASA guidance;
- Respectful representation, diversity, and anti-discrimination.
- Clarified restrictions on the use of Creator content in marketing and legal basis for personal data processing.
- Aligned off-platform and third-party promotional restrictions with the Acceptable Use Policy.
April 14, 2025 – Rewrite of Privacy Policy
Fanvue’s Privacy Policy has been fully rewritten to align with our structured policy framework, comply with UK GDPR and international data protection standards, and improve readability across all audiences.
What’s changed?
- Reformatted into standard structure with clearly numbered sections and defined user rights.
- Clarified categories of personal data collected (direct, automatic, third-party).
- Defined lawful bases for data processing in a table aligned with Article 6 UK GDPR.
- Strengthened transparency around:
- Data sharing with service providers;
- International transfers and safeguards;
- Cookie use (linked to Cookie Policy);
- User rights and how to exercise them.
- Reintroduced key protections including:
- Data security measures;
- Children’s data statement;