{ "batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r497_california_platform_restrictions_by_state_kofi_prohibited_content", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi: prohibited adult content", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi's Terms of Service prohibit adult or sexually explicit content including pornography, nudity and any other obscene content, literature, imagery, videos, links to external sites containing such material, and sexual services such as prostitution, escorts, pay-per view, and adult live chat features.", "body": "Ko-fi's Terms of Service prohibit adult or sexually explicit content including pornography, nudity and any other obscene content, literature, imagery, videos, links to external sites containing such material, and sexual services such as prostitution, escorts, pay-per view, and adult live chat features.\n\nWhat Ko-fi Labs Limited actually says:\n\n“Content including but not limited to: Adult or sexually explicit content including but not limited to: Pornography, nudity and any other obscene content; Literature, imagery (including illustrative), videos, links to external sites or content containing such material; Sexual services such as prostitution, escorts, pay-per view, adult live chat features;”\n\nNote: Ko-fi Terms last updated 13 July 2026. The Terms are governed by English law, not California law. No California-specific state restriction language found. Ko-fi's prohibited content is based on payment provider (PayPal/Stripe) acceptable use policies.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://more.ko-fi.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi Labs Limited", "evidence_quote": "Content including but not limited to: Adult or sexually explicit content including but not limited to: Pornography, nudity and any other obscene content; Literature, imagery (including illustrative), videos, links to external sites or content containing such material; Sexual services such as prostitution, escorts, pay-per view, adult live chat features;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "prohibited adult content", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California - governed by English law per Terms, no California-specific restriction", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "kofi", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r497_california_platform_restrictions_by_state_ca_codes_index", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] California Codes: official statutory code index", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The California Legislative Information website publishes the official California Codes index listing 29 codes including Business and Professions Code, Civil Code, Penal Code, and others.", "body": "The California Legislative Information website publishes the official California Codes index listing 29 codes including Business and Professions Code, Civil Code, Penal Code, and others.\n\nWhat California Legislature actually says:\n\n“[California Constitution - CONS] [Business and Professions Code - BPC] [Civil Code - CIV] [Code of Civil Procedure - CCP] [Commercial Code - COM] [Corporations Code - CORP] [Education Code - EDC] [Elections Code - ELEC] [Evidence Code - EVID] [Family Code - FAM] [Financial Code - FIN] [Fish and Game Code - FGC] [Food and Agricultural Code - FAC] [Government Code - GOV] [Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC] [Health and Safety Code - HSC] [Insurance Code - INS] [Labor Code - LAB] [Military and Veterans Code - MVC] [Penal Code - PEN] [Probate Code - PROB] [Public Contract Code - PCC] [Public Resources Code - PRC] [Public Utilities Code - PUC] [Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC] [Streets and Highways Code - SHC] [Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC] [Vehicle Code - VEH] [Water Code - WAT] [Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC]”\n\nNote: Anchor record for batch 497. This is the official California Codes index page from the California Legislature's own website (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov). All subsequent records in this batch sit under this citation.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "California Legislature", "evidence_quote": "[California Constitution - CONS] [Business and Professions Code - BPC] [Civil Code - CIV] [Code of Civil Procedure - CCP] [Commercial Code - COM] [Corporations Code - CORP] [Education Code - EDC] [Elections Code - ELEC] [Evidence Code - EVID] [Family Code - FAM] [Financial Code - FIN] [Fish and Game Code - FGC] [Food and Agricultural Code - FAC] [Government Code - GOV] [Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC] [Health and Safety Code - HSC] [Insurance Code - INS] [Labor Code - LAB] [Military and Veterans Code - MVC] [Penal Code - PEN] [Probate Code - PROB] [Public Contract Code - PCC] [Public Resources Code - PRC] [Public Utilities Code - PUC] [Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC] [Streets and Highways Code - SHC] [Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC] [Vehicle Code - VEH] [Water Code - WAT] [Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC]", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "California Codes", "topic": "official statutory code index", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California-specific", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r497_california_platform_restrictions_by_state_onlyfans_can_i_become_creator_ca", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] OnlyFans: creator eligibility by region", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] OnlyFans lists the countries where users can open a Creator account in their banking settings page.", "body": "OnlyFans lists the countries where users can open a Creator account in their banking settings page.\n\nWhat OnlyFans actually says:\n\n“OnlyFans is not available in some countries. Once you have created a fan account, you can find the list of countries where you can open a Creator Account by going to the Add Bank section of your OnlyFans profile. This list is updated regularly. If you cannot open a Creator account at this time, please check again in the future.”\n\nNote: From OnlyFans help page regarding creator eligibility. The platform states they maintain a country list that can be accessed in the banking section of a user's profile. If a user cannot open a Creator account, they should check the list periodically.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/help/196/197/201", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "OnlyFans", "evidence_quote": "OnlyFans is not available in some countries. Once you have created a fan account, you can find the list of countries where you can open a Creator Account by going to the Add Bank section of your OnlyFans profile. This list is updated regularly. If you cannot open a Creator account at this time, please check again in the future.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "OnlyFans", "topic": "creator eligibility by region", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California - country-specific restriction", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "onlyfans", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "quote_is_nonanswer", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r497_california_platform_restrictions_by_state_fansly_no_ca_restriction", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Fansly: California state restriction absence", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Fansly's Terms of Service contain no California-specific restrictions; only an 18+ age requirement is stated.", "body": "Fansly's Terms of Service contain no California-specific restrictions; only an 18+ age requirement is stated.\n\nWhat Fansly actually says:\n\n“![Image 1](https://www.fansly.com/assets/images/fansly_dark_v3.webp)![Image 2](https://www.fansly.com/assets/images/fansly_light_v3.webp)![Image 3](https://t.co/1/i/adsct?bci=4&dv=UTC%26en-US%2Cen%26Google%20Inc.%26Linux%20x86_64%26255%261280%261280%2610%2624%261280%261280%260%26na&eci=3&event=%7B%7D&event_id=e49635c5-bed0-41f3-adab-87d3fde4e9be&integration=gtm&p_id=Twitter&p_user_id=0&pl_id=b3e28514-3960-416d-a68d-0e2c0f8ef3e6&tw_ch_fvl=Google%20Chrome%2F155.0.8059.39%2CChromium%2F155.0.8059.39%2CNot(A%3ABrand%2F24.0.0.0&tw_document_href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fansly.com%2Fterms&tw_engaged_ms=2&tw_iframe_status=0&tw_pid_src=1&tw_session_count=1&tw_session_id=1791635191965-595068142&twpid=tw.1791635191965.343774700849046211&txn_id=ohqoi&type=javascript&version=2.4.11)”\n\nNote: Fansly terms page fetched 2026-09-30. No California-specific state restriction language found. Only general age verification (18+) mentioned.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://fansly.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fansly", "evidence_quote": "![Image 1](https://www.fansly.com/assets/images/fansly_dark_v3.webp)![Image 2](https://www.fansly.com/assets/images/fansly_light_v3.webp)![Image 3](https://t.co/1/i/adsct?bci=4&dv=UTC%26en-US%2Cen%26Google%20Inc.%26Linux%20x86_64%26255%261280%261280%2610%2624%261280%261280%260%26na&eci=3&event=%7B%7D&event_id=e49635c5-bed0-41f3-adab-87d3fde4e9be&integration=gtm&p_id=Twitter&p_user_id=0&pl_id=b3e28514-3960-416d-a68d-0e2c0f8ef3e6&tw_ch_fvl=Google%20Chrome%2F155.0.8059.39%2CChromium%2F155.0.8059.39%2CNot(A%3ABrand%2F24.0.0.0&tw_document_href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fansly.com%2Fterms&tw_engaged_ms=2&tw_iframe_status=0&tw_pid_src=1&tw_session_count=1&tw_session_id=1791635191965-595068142&twpid=tw.1791635191965.343774700849046211&txn_id=ohqoi&type=javascript&version=2.4.11)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Fansly", "topic": "California state restriction absence", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California - no state restriction found", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "fansly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r497_california_platform_restrictions_by_state_jff_no_ca_restriction", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] JustFor.Fans: California state restriction absence", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] JustFor.Fans Terms of Use contain no California-specific restrictions; only Sweden is listed as blocked for live cam shows and custom videos.", "body": "JustFor.Fans Terms of Use contain no California-specific restrictions; only Sweden is listed as blocked for live cam shows and custom videos.\n\nWhat JustFor.Fans actually says:\n\n“Portions of this Site are fee or subscription based. Subscription in the Service and use of this Site is void where prohibited. Subscribers accessing the site from Sweden are prohibited from viewing live cam shows and from ordering custom videos.”\n\nNote: JustFor.Fans Terms of Use last updated 10/6/26. Only Sweden is mentioned as blocked for live cam shows and custom videos. No California-specific restriction language found.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://justforfans.com/legal", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "JustFor.Fans", "evidence_quote": "Portions of this Site are fee or subscription based. Subscription in the Service and use of this Site is void where prohibited. Subscribers accessing the site from Sweden are prohibited from viewing live cam shows and from ordering custom videos.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "JustFor.Fans", "topic": "California state restriction absence", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California - no state restriction found", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "justforfans", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r497_california_platform_restrictions_by_state_gumroad_prohibited_products", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Gumroad: prohibited products and activities", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Gumroad's prohibited products list bans sexually-oriented or pornographic content including adult books, videos, adult telephone conversations, membership to adult websites, companion or escort services, dating services, massage parlors, and prostitution.", "body": "Gumroad's prohibited products list bans sexually-oriented or pornographic content including adult books, videos, adult telephone conversations, membership to adult websites, companion or escort services, dating services, massage parlors, and prostitution.\n\nWhat Gumroad actually says:\n\n“sexually-oriented or pornographic content (including but not limited to adult books or video, adult telephone conversations or audio, membership to adult websites or content, companion or escort services, dating services, mail-order brides, massage parlors and prostitution, or content of any format that features characters who are minors, are depicted as minors, or are suggested to be minors in any sexual or sensual context)”\n\nNote: Gumroad's prohibited products list last revised September 16, 2026. The list is maintained separately from Gumroad's Terms of Service. Gumroad's Terms of Service state that disputes are governed by the laws of the State of California.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/prohibited", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad", "evidence_quote": "sexually-oriented or pornographic content (including but not limited to adult books or video, adult telephone conversations or audio, membership to adult websites or content, companion or escort services, dating services, mail-order brides, massage parlors and prostitution, or content of any format that features characters who are minors, are depicted as minors, or are suggested to be minors in any sexual or sensual context)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "prohibited products and activities", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California - Gumroad is governed by California law per Terms of Service", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "gumroad", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r497_california_platform_restrictions_by_state_ca_penal_code_ch75_obscene_matter", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] California Penal Code Chapter 7.5: obscene matter definitions and offenses", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] California Penal Code Chapter 7.5 (Sections 311-312.7) defines obscene matter, obscene live conduct, and related offenses including distribution of obscene matter and obscene live conduct, with specific penalties for violations.", "body": "California Penal Code Chapter 7.5 (Sections 311-312.7) defines obscene matter, obscene live conduct, and related offenses including distribution of obscene matter and obscene live conduct, with specific penalties for violations.\n\nWhat California Legislature actually says:\n\n“CHAPTER 7.5. Obscene Matter [311 - 312.7] (Chapter 7.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2147.) 311. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) 'Obscene matter' means matter, taken as a whole, that to the average person, applying contemporary statewide standards, appeals to the prurient interest, that, taken as a whole, depicts or describes sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and that, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.”\n\nNote: California Penal Code Chapter 7.5 covers obscene matter (Sections 311-312.7). This is the key California statute governing obscene content. The chapter was added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2147 and has been amended multiple times, most recently by Stats. 2024, Ch. 926 (AB 1831) and Stats. 2025, Ch. 241 (SB 857).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=PEN&division=&title=9&part=1&chapter=7.5&article=&nodetreepath=4", "last_verified": "2026-10-10", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "California Legislature", "evidence_quote": "CHAPTER 7.5. Obscene Matter [311 - 312.7] (Chapter 7.5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2147.) 311. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) 'Obscene matter' means matter, taken as a whole, that to the average person, applying contemporary statewide standards, appeals to the prurient interest, that, taken as a whole, depicts or describes sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and that, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "497-california-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "California Penal Code Chapter 7.5", "topic": "obscene matter definitions and offenses", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "California-specific statute", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }