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    {
      "id": "learn_r1257_adult_studio_and_collaboration_shoots_platforms_18_u_s_c_2257_record_keeping_requirements",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] 18 U.S.C. 2257: record keeping requirements",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Whoever produces any visual depiction made after November 1, 1990 of actual sexually explicit conduct shall create and maintain individually identifiable records pertaining to every performer portrayed in such visual depiction.",
      "body": "Whoever produces any visual depiction made after November 1, 1990 of actual sexually explicit conduct shall create and maintain individually identifiable records pertaining to every performer portrayed in such visual depiction.\n\nWhat Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute actually says:\n\n“Whoever produces any book, magazine, periodical, film, videotape, digital image, digitally- or computer-manipulated image of an actual human being, picture, or other matter which— (1) contains one or more visual depictions made after November 1, 1990 of actual sexually explicit conduct; and (2) is produced in whole or in part with materials which have been mailed or shipped in interstate or foreign commerce, or is shipped or transported or is intended for shipment or transportation in interstate or foreign commerce; shall create and maintain individually identifiable records pertaining to every performer portrayed in such a visual depiction.”\n\nNote: This is the federal law requiring record keeping for sexually explicit content production",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2257",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute",
      "evidence_quote": "Whoever produces any book, magazine, periodical, film, videotape, digital image, digitally- or computer-manipulated image of an actual human being, picture, or other matter which— (1) contains one or more visual depictions made after November 1, 1990 of actual sexually explicit conduct; and (2) is produced in whole or in part with materials which have been mailed or shipped in interstate or foreign commerce, or is shipped or transported or is intended for shipment or transportation in interstate or foreign commerce; shall create and maintain individually identifiable records pertaining to every performer portrayed in such a visual depiction.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1257-adult-studio-and-collaboration-shoots-platforms",
      "subject": "18 U.S.C. 2257",
      "topic": "record keeping requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1257_adult_studio_and_collaboration_shoots_platforms_onlyfans_revenue_split_percentage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "OnlyFans: revenue split percentage",
      "summary": "OnlyFans retains a 20% fee from all Fan Payments, with creators receiving 80% of their earnings.",
      "body": "OnlyFans retains a 20% fee from all Fan Payments, with creators receiving 80% of their earnings.\n\nWhat OnlyFans actually says:\n\n“Our Fee is calculated as 20% of the total Fan Payment and will be deducted from each Fan Payment.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "OnlyFans",
      "evidence_quote": "Our Fee is calculated as 20% of the total Fan Payment and will be deducted from each Fan Payment.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1257-adult-studio-and-collaboration-shoots-platforms",
      "subject": "OnlyFans",
      "topic": "revenue split percentage",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "onlyfans",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1257_adult_studio_and_collaboration_shoots_platforms_manyvids_revenue_split_percentage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ManyVids: revenue split percentage",
      "summary": "ManyVids pays creators 80% for Club content, Custom Vids, Tips, and Store Items, and 60% for Videos, Vid Bundles, Contest Votes, and Pay To Open messages.",
      "body": "ManyVids pays creators 80% for Club content, Custom Vids, Tips, and Store Items, and 60% for Videos, Vid Bundles, Contest Votes, and Pay To Open messages.\n\nWhat ManyVids actually says:\n\n“Club: 80%\nCustom Vids: 80%\nTips: 80%\nStore Items: 80%\nTokens: $0.08 per token* - *The $0.08 token rate reflects the promotional payout rate implemented for MV Live's 80% payout structure.\nVids: 60%\nVid Bundles: 60%\nContest Votes: 60%\nPay To Open (inbox): 60%”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.manyvids.com/en/support/articles/44004301351443",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ManyVids",
      "evidence_quote": "Club: 80%\nCustom Vids: 80%\nTips: 80%\nStore Items: 80%\nTokens: $0.08 per token* - *The $0.08 token rate reflects the promotional payout rate implemented for MV Live's 80% payout structure.\nVids: 60%\nVid Bundles: 60%\nContest Votes: 60%\nPay To Open (inbox): 60%",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1257-adult-studio-and-collaboration-shoots-platforms",
      "subject": "ManyVids",
      "topic": "revenue split percentage",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "manyvids",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1257_adult_studio_and_collaboration_shoots_platforms_clips4sale_revenue_split_percentage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Clips4Sale: revenue split percentage",
      "summary": "For Custom Video Services, Clips4Sale retains 20% as a Service Fee and pays creators 80% as Commission.",
      "body": "For Custom Video Services, Clips4Sale retains 20% as a Service Fee and pays creators 80% as Commission.\n\nWhat Clips4Sale actually says:\n\n“For each Completed Custom Order, the Creator earns a Commission equal to eighty percent (80%) of the Custom Payment, and the Platform retains the Service Fee equal to twenty percent (20%) of the Custom Payment.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.clips4sale.com/en/support/solutions/articles/151000231870",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Clips4Sale",
      "evidence_quote": "For each Completed Custom Order, the Creator earns a Commission equal to eighty percent (80%) of the Custom Payment, and the Platform retains the Service Fee equal to twenty percent (20%) of the Custom Payment.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1257-adult-studio-and-collaboration-shoots-platforms",
      "subject": "Clips4Sale",
      "topic": "revenue split percentage",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "clips4sale",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1257_adult_studio_and_collaboration_shoots_platforms_pineapple_support_eligibility_requirements",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Pineapple Support: eligibility requirements",
      "summary": "To qualify for Pineapple Support services, you must be currently working in the online adult industry, have been active for minimum six months within the last six months, and be able to provide proof of work.",
      "body": "To qualify for Pineapple Support services, you must be currently working in the online adult industry, have been active for minimum six months within the last six months, and be able to provide proof of work.\n\nWhat Pineapple Support actually says:\n\n“To qualify for subsidized support services through Pineapple Support, you must:\n- Be currently working in the online adult industry\n- Have been active in the industry for a minimum of six months, within the last six months.\n- Be able to provide proof of your work (we'll walk you through the simple process)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://pineapplesupport.org/therapy-support/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Pineapple Support",
      "evidence_quote": "To qualify for subsidized support services through Pineapple Support, you must:\n- Be currently working in the online adult industry\n- Have been active in the industry for a minimum of six months, within the last six months.\n- Be able to provide proof of your work (we'll walk you through the simple process)",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1257-adult-studio-and-collaboration-shoots-platforms",
      "subject": "Pineapple Support",
      "topic": "eligibility requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "pineapplesupport",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1257_adult_studio_and_collaboration_shoots_platforms_free_speech_coalition_pass_testing_frequency",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Free Speech Coalition: PASS testing frequency",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] PASS provides 14-day work clearance based on binary yes/no test results from standard panel including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and Mgen (every 30 days).",
      "body": "PASS provides 14-day work clearance based on binary yes/no test results from standard panel including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and Mgen (every 30 days).\n\nWhat Free Speech Coalition actually says:\n\n“Clearance is given for 14 days from the date of when you go to get tested\nTesting results are typically expected within 48 hours from sample collection\n\nWhat do PASS testing partners test for?\n- Chlamydia\n- Gonorrhea\n- Trichomoniasis\n- Syphilis\n- Hepatitis B\n- Hepatitis C\n- HIV\n- Mgen (Mycoplasma genitalium)* However, this is only required once every 30 days.”\n\nNote: PASS is US-based testing service",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.freespeechcoalition.com/pass",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Free Speech Coalition",
      "evidence_quote": "Clearance is given for 14 days from the date of when you go to get tested\nTesting results are typically expected within 48 hours from sample collection\n\nWhat do PASS testing partners test for?\n- Chlamydia\n- Gonorrhea\n- Trichomoniasis\n- Syphilis\n- Hepatitis B\n- Hepatitis C\n- HIV\n- Mgen (Mycoplasma genitalium)* However, this is only required once every 30 days.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1257-adult-studio-and-collaboration-shoots-platforms",
      "subject": "Free Speech Coalition",
      "topic": "PASS testing frequency",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "freespeechcoalition",
        "topic": [
          "safety.harm"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
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