{ "batch": "866-virginia-platform-restrictions-by-state", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r866_virginia_platform_restrictions_by_state_virginia_866_c1", "category": "Safety", "title": "Virginia: anchor", "summary": "The Virginia statute that adult platforms respond to is in Code of Virginia Title 8.01 (Civil Remedies and Procedure), Chapter 3 (Actions), § 8.01-40.5.", "body": "The Virginia statute that adult platforms respond to is in Code of Virginia Title 8.01 (Civil Remedies and Procedure), Chapter 3 (Actions), § 8.01-40.5.\n\nWhat Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia, LIS) actually says:\n\n“Code of Virginia Table of Contents » Title 8.01. Civil Remedies and Procedure » Chapter 3. Actions”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter3/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia, LIS)", "evidence_quote": "Code of Virginia Table of Contents » Title 8.01. Civil Remedies and Procedure » Chapter 3. Actions", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "866-virginia-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Virginia", "topic": "anchor", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "VA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-va" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r866_virginia_platform_restrictions_by_state_virginia_866_c2", "category": "Safety", "title": "Virginia: underlying statute", "summary": "Va. Code § 8.01-40.5(B) requires commercial entities whose websites carry more than one-third material harmful to minors to verify that users are 18 or older; this is the Virginia law behind platform age-gating.", "body": "Va. Code § 8.01-40.5(B) requires commercial entities whose websites carry more than one-third material harmful to minors to verify that users are 18 or older; this is the Virginia law behind platform age-gating.\n\nWhat Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia, LIS) actually says:\n\n“(ii) another commercially reasonable method of age and identity verification, verify that any person attempting to access such material harmful to minors is 18 years of age or older.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter3/section8.01-40.5/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia, LIS)", "evidence_quote": "(ii) another commercially reasonable method of age and identity verification, verify that any person attempting to access such material harmful to minors is 18 years of age or older.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "866-virginia-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Virginia", "topic": "underlying statute", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "VA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-va" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r866_virginia_platform_restrictions_by_state_virginia_866_c3", "category": "Safety", "title": "ManyVids - Virginia restriction", "summary": "ManyVids' support page lists Virginia among the states where members must verify their age before creating an account (an age-verification gate, not a full block); the page cites no statute and shows no publish date.", "body": "ManyVids' support page lists Virginia among the states where members must verify their age before creating an account (an age-verification gate, not a full block); the page cites no statute and shows no publish date.\n\nWhat ManyVids Support (platform's own help centre) actually says:\n\n“North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://mv-support.knowledgeowl.com/help/age-verification-for-members", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ManyVids Support (platform's own help centre)", "evidence_quote": "North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "866-virginia-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Virginia", "topic": "ManyVids - Virginia restriction", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "VA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-va" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r866_virginia_platform_restrictions_by_state_virginia_866_c4", "category": "Safety", "title": "Virginia: ManyVids - notice wording", "summary": "ManyVids' notice says members signing in from the listed states must verify their age before creating an MV account.", "body": "ManyVids' notice says members signing in from the listed states must verify their age before creating an MV account.\n\nWhat ManyVids Support (platform's own help centre) actually says:\n\n“Members signing in from these states or countries must verify their age before they can create an MV account.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://mv-support.knowledgeowl.com/help/age-verification-for-members", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ManyVids Support (platform's own help centre)", "evidence_quote": "Members signing in from these states or countries must verify their age before they can create an MV account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "866-virginia-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Virginia", "topic": "ManyVids - notice wording", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "VA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-va" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r866_virginia_platform_restrictions_by_state_virginia_866_c5", "category": "Safety", "title": "Virginia: OnlyFans - absence", "summary": "OnlyFans' Terms of Service page does not mention Virginia anywhere (explicit absence: no Virginia-specific block or payout restriction stated); it says only that rights may vary by residence.", "body": "OnlyFans' Terms of Service page does not mention Virginia anywhere (explicit absence: no Virginia-specific block or payout restriction stated); it says only that rights may vary by residence.\n\nWhat OnlyFans (Terms of Service) actually says:\n\n“Your rights may vary depending on where you are resident when you access OnlyFans.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "OnlyFans (Terms of Service)", "evidence_quote": "Your rights may vary depending on where you are resident when you access OnlyFans.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "866-virginia-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Virginia", "topic": "OnlyFans - absence", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "VA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-va" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r866_virginia_platform_restrictions_by_state_virginia_866_q1", "category": "Safety", "title": "Virginia: Fansly, Patreon, Ko-fi state restriction pages", "summary": "Fansly, Patreon, and Ko-fi state restriction pages are not available on the official Commonwealth of Virginia website.", "body": "Fansly, Patreon, and Ko-fi state restriction pages are not available on the official Commonwealth of Virginia website.\n\nWhat Virginia (official) actually says:\n\n“About Virginia Skip to main content Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon King About Virginia Virginia Government History and Facts on Virginia Seals of the Commonwealth Statistics, Emblems, and Symbols Governors of Virginia Secretaries of the Commonwealth of Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon King Translaton Disclaimer Translation of the website into languages other than English is intended to assist the non-English-reading public. Automated translation software (specifically, Smartling) has been used. Some pages or content may not be accurately translated due to both the limitations of the translation software and the nuances in translating to a foreign language. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations provided, and such translations shall not be legally binding on the Commonwealth. This site may also contain links to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, completeness, or translation of outside information. The Commonwealth of Virginia and its agencies, officers, and employees shall not be liable for damages or losses of any kind arising out of, or in connection with, the use or performance of such information, including damages or losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy of such information and/or incurred from the viewing, distributing, or copying of such information. Close”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/about-virginia/", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Virginia (official)", "evidence_quote": "About Virginia Skip to main content Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon King About Virginia Virginia Government History and Facts on Virginia Seals of the Commonwealth Statistics, Emblems, and Symbols Governors of Virginia Secretaries of the Commonwealth of Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon King Translaton Disclaimer Translation of the website into languages other than English is intended to assist the non-English-reading public. Automated translation software (specifically, Smartling) has been used. Some pages or content may not be accurately translated due to both the limitations of the translation software and the nuances in translating to a foreign language. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations provided, and such translations shall not be legally binding on the Commonwealth. This site may also contain links to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, completeness, or translation of outside information. The Commonwealth of Virginia and its agencies, officers, and employees shall not be liable for damages or losses of any kind arising out of, or in connection with, the use or performance of such information, including damages or losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy of such information and/or incurred from the viewing, distributing, or copying of such information. Close", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "866-virginia-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Virginia", "topic": "Fansly, Patreon, Ko-fi state restriction pages", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Virginia", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-va" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }