Age & Identity Verification

Last updated: November 11, 2026

Age & Identity Verification

AI Studio is committed to ensuring that all users on our platform are adults (18 years or older) and that all content creators are properly verified. This protects our community and ensures compliance with legal requirements.

Why We Verify

Age and identity verification is critical for:

  • Legal Compliance: Meeting 18 U.S.C. § 2257 requirements
  • Platform Safety: Preventing minors from accessing adult content
  • Creator Protection: Ensuring creators are legitimate and accountable
  • Payment Processing: Meeting CCBill and banking requirements
  • Fraud Prevention: Stopping identity theft and account takeovers

Verification Requirements

For All Users (Fans)

  • Must be 18+ years old
  • Must confirm age upon registration
  • May be required to verify identity for certain transactions

For Creators

Mandatory verification includes:

  1. Government-issued photo ID
  2. Selfie verification (holding ID)
  3. Payment method verification
  4. Address verification
  5. Periodic re-verification

What We Verify

Identity Documents Accepted

  • Passport
  • Driver’s license
  • National ID card
  • State-issued ID

Requirements: Must be government-issued, must include photo, must show date of birth, must be current (not expired), must be clear and legible, no alterations or tampering.

Verification Process

For New Creators

  1. Step 1: Submit Documents — Upload clear photos of your government ID (front and back). Take a selfie holding your ID. Provide payment information.
  2. Step 2: Automated Check — Our system performs initial verification, checks for document authenticity, and compares selfie to ID photo.
  3. Step 3: Human Review — Our compliance team manually reviews your submission, verifies all information matches, and checks for any red flags.
  4. Step 4: Approval or Rejection — Approved: You can start creating content. Rejected: You’ll receive specific reasons and can resubmit.

Timeline: Most verifications complete within 24–48 hours.

Ongoing Verification

Creators may be required to re-verify periodically (every 6–12 months), when logging in from new locations, if suspicious activity is detected, when updating payment information, or at random for security audits.

Privacy and Data Security

How We Protect It

  • Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Only authorized compliance staff can access
  • Secure Storage: Stored in compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257
  • Limited Retention: Kept only as long as legally required
  • No Sharing: Never sold or shared except as legally required

Consequences of Verification Failure

Failed Verification

Account remains restricted. Cannot post content or receive payments. Can resubmit with correct information.

Fraudulent Verification

Immediate permanent ban. All earnings forfeited. Report to law enforcement. Legal action may be pursued.

Underage Users

Immediate permanent ban. All content removed. Report to NCMEC and law enforcement. IP address and device banned.

Reporting Underage Users

If you suspect a user is underage:

  1. Report immediately using the report button
  2. Email us at [EMAIL_COMPLIANCE]
  3. Provide details: Username, content links, reason for concern

We investigate all reports within 24 hours.

Legal Compliance

Our verification process ensures compliance with: 18 U.S.C. § 2257 (record-keeping requirements), COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), GDPR (data protection and privacy), payment processor requirements (CCBill, Stripe, etc.), and banking regulations (KYC and AML).

Contact Us

Questions about verification? Email: [EMAIL_SUPPORT] | Compliance: [EMAIL_COMPLIANCE]