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    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_la_statutes_index",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Louisiana State Legislature: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The official Louisiana Laws Search and table of contents index page is maintained by the Louisiana State Legislature.",
      "body": "The official Louisiana Laws Search and table of contents index page is maintained by the Louisiana State Legislature.\n\nWhat Louisiana State Legislature actually says:\n\n“Louisiana Laws Search - Louisiana State Legislature”\n\nNote: Official statutory code index page for Louisiana laws.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana State Legislature",
      "evidence_quote": "Louisiana Laws Search - Louisiana State Legislature",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "Louisiana State Legislature",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Louisiana jurisdiction",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "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_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_patreon_adult_verification",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon: Access.id",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon requires creators sharing sexually explicit creations or nudity to verify that they are over the age of 18 through requested means, verify that each person depicted is over the age of 18, and obtain written consent.",
      "body": "Patreon requires creators sharing sexually explicit creations or nudity to verify that they are over the age of 18 through requested means, verify that each person depicted is over the age of 18, and obtain written consent.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“If you are an Adult/ 18+ creator, then you must verify that you are over the age of 18 through the means requested by us, verify that each person depicted in your creations is over the age of 18, and obtain each such persons’ written consent to participate in your creations.”\n\nNote: Patreon terms of use governing adult creators and age/consent verification.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/legal",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "If you are an Adult/ 18+ creator, then you must verify that you are over the age of 18 through the means requested by us, verify that each person depicted in your creations is over the age of 18, and obtain each such persons’ written consent to participate in your creations.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies to adult creators globally including Louisiana",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "explicit_solo"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_patreon_sanctions_restriction",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon: Access.geo",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon specifies that users must not be located, organized, or ordinarily resident in a country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions or embargoes.",
      "body": "Patreon specifies that users must not be located, organized, or ordinarily resident in a country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions or embargoes.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“In order to be eligible to use Patreon, you must not be located, organized, or ordinarily resident in a country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions or embargoes (currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Crimea, so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, and so-called Luhansk People’s Republic regions of Ukraine) and you must not be designated on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List or any other sanctions lists maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).”\n\nNote: U.S. sanctions restriction note in Patreon terms.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/legal",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "In order to be eligible to use Patreon, you must not be located, organized, or ordinarily resident in a country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions or embargoes (currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Crimea, so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, and so-called Luhansk People’s Republic regions of Ukraine) and you must not be designated on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List or any other sanctions lists maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Access.geo",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Sanctions policy restriction",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "access.geo",
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_patreon_tax_reporting",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon: Money.tax",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon states that if a creator is located in the United States or is a U.S. citizen with earnings reaching certain thresholds, Patreon is required to issue a Form 1099-K at year end.",
      "body": "Patreon states that if a creator is located in the United States or is a U.S. citizen with earnings reaching certain thresholds, Patreon is required to issue a Form 1099-K at year end.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For example, if you are located in the United States or are a United States citizen who has earnings reaching certain thresholds, Patreon is required to issue you a Form 1099-K at year end.”\n\nNote: Federal tax threshold mention in Patreon terms applying to US creators including Louisiana.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/legal",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "For example, if you are located in the United States or are a United States citizen who has earnings reaching certain thresholds, Patreon is required to issue you a Form 1099-K at year end.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Money.tax",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "U.S. federal tax reporting requirement",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_manyvids_age_verification",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ManyVids: Access.id",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ManyVids states that it has partnered with an internationally accredited age verification service to ensure users are of legal age to view mature content in their region.",
      "body": "ManyVids states that it has partnered with an internationally accredited age verification service to ensure users are of legal age to view mature content in their region.\n\nWhat ManyVids actually says:\n\n“We've partnered with an internationally accredited age verification service to ensure you are of legal age to view mature content in your region.”\n\nNote: ManyVids help page statement regarding age verification services for mature content.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.manyvids.com/Help",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ManyVids",
      "evidence_quote": "We've partnered with an internationally accredited age verification service to ensure you are of legal age to view mature content in your region.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "ManyVids",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global age verification policy including US states",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "explicit_solo",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "manyvids",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "explicit_solo"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_kofi_adult_prohibition",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi: Rules.content",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi explicitly prohibits adult or sexually explicit content, including pornography, nudity, and adult live chat features, on its platform.",
      "body": "Ko-fi explicitly prohibits adult or sexually explicit content, including pornography, nudity, and adult live chat features, on its platform.\n\nWhat Ko-fi Labs Limited actually says:\n\n“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 prohibiting adult and sexually explicit content across all regions including Louisiana creators.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/home/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi Labs Limited",
      "evidence_quote": "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": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global platform content policy",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "clothed"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_kofi_tax_responsibility",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi: Money.tax",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi states that creators receiving payments through Ko-fi are solely responsible for determining, withholding, collecting, reporting, and remitting any taxes.",
      "body": "Ko-fi states that creators receiving payments through Ko-fi are solely responsible for determining, withholding, collecting, reporting, and remitting any taxes.\n\nWhat Ko-fi Labs Limited actually says:\n\n“Where you receive payments through Ko-fi (e.g., Tips, memberships, commissions, product sales etc), you are solely responsible for determining, withholding, collecting, reporting, and remitting any taxes (including but not limited to income tax, VAT, GST, sales tax, or similar indirect taxes) as determined by the relevant taxation authority.”\n\nNote: Ko-fi tax disclaimer applying to all creators including those in Louisiana.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/home/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi Labs Limited",
      "evidence_quote": "Where you receive payments through Ko-fi (e.g., Tips, memberships, commissions, product sales etc), you are solely responsible for determining, withholding, collecting, reporting, and remitting any taxes (including but not limited to income tax, VAT, GST, sales tax, or similar indirect taxes) as determined by the relevant taxation authority.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Money.tax",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global creator tax responsibility policy",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_kofi_legal_request",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi states it may unpublish a page temporarily or permanently and/or ban a user account upon receiving a valid legal request from a court, government entity, or law enforcement body.",
      "body": "Ko-fi states it may unpublish a page temporarily or permanently and/or ban a user account upon receiving a valid legal request from a court, government entity, or law enforcement body.\n\nWhat Ko-fi Labs Limited actually says:\n\n“We may unpublish a Page temporarily or permanently and/or ban a User’s Account upon receiving a valid legal request from a court, government entity or law enforcement body that legally obligates us to do so.”\n\nNote: Ko-fi terms regarding legal requests from government entities and courts.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/home/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi Labs Limited",
      "evidence_quote": "We may unpublish a Page temporarily or permanently and/or ban a User’s Account upon receiving a valid legal request from a court, government entity or law enforcement body that legally obligates us to do so.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global platform enforcement policy",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement",
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r614_louisiana_platform_restrictions_by_state_louisiana_platform_exclusion_absence",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Adult-platform state-exclusion notice: Access.geo",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A search of Louisiana statutory law indexes and major adult platforms' public accessibility and terms pages shows no explicit blanket platform-exclusion statute or site-wide ban applying specifically to adult creator platforms in Louisiana as of October 2026.",
      "body": "A search of Louisiana statutory law indexes and major adult platforms' public accessibility and terms pages shows no explicit blanket platform-exclusion statute or site-wide ban applying specifically to adult creator platforms in Louisiana as of October 2026.\n\nWhat Louisiana State Legislature actually says:\n\n“Louisiana Laws Search - Louisiana State Legislature”\n\nNote: Absence record: searched Louisiana legislative law index (legis.la.gov) and major adult platform help pages (ManyVids, Patreon, Ko-fi) on 2026-10-14; found general age verification and compliance terms but no statutory state-exclusion ban specifically prohibiting adult creator platforms in Louisiana law.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana State Legislature",
      "evidence_quote": "Louisiana Laws Search - Louisiana State Legislature",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "614-louisiana-platform-restrictions-by-state",
      "subject": "adult-platform state-exclusion notice",
      "topic": "Access.geo",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Louisiana state jurisdiction",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "choosing",
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          "us-la"
        ],
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        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "explicit_solo"
      },
      "verification": {
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        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
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        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
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