{ "batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_patreon_adult18plus_paywall", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Adult/18+ content paywall requirement", "summary": "Adult/18+ works featuring nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit imagery must reside behind a Patreon subscription paywall and be accessible only to paying members.", "body": "Adult/18+ works featuring nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit imagery must reside behind a Patreon subscription paywall and be accessible only to paying members.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Adult/18+ works featuring nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit imagery and themes must reside behind a Patreon subscription paywall, and may only be accessible by the creator's paying members. The public-facing spaces of a creator or member page (e.g. profile image, page banner, tier descriptions, or posts accessible to free members) must be free of nudity (real or animated) sexual activity, or any sexually explicit works.”\n\nNote: Public-facing areas must be SFW; full explicit content only behind paywall for verified 18+ members", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "Adult/18+ works featuring nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit imagery and themes must reside behind a Patreon subscription paywall, and may only be accessible by the creator's paying members. The public-facing spaces of a creator or member page (e.g. profile image, page banner, tier descriptions, or posts accessible to free members) must be free of nudity (real or animated) sexual activity, or any sexually explicit works.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Adult/18+ content paywall requirement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_patreon_adult18plus_consent", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon: Consent documentation for Adult/18+ works", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Adult/18+ creators must obtain and demonstrate written consent from all real adult participants visually featured in their creative works using Patreon's consent form.", "body": "Adult/18+ creators must obtain and demonstrate written consent from all real adult participants visually featured in their creative works using Patreon's consent form.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“All creators in the Adult/18+ category must obtain written consent from real, adult participants visually featured in their creative works. Patreon developed this consent form, updated May 2024, for Adult/18+ creators to use for this purpose.”\n\nNote: Applies to all visual adult content featuring real people; consent form provided by Patreon", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "All creators in the Adult/18+ category must obtain written consent from real, adult participants visually featured in their creative works. Patreon developed this consent form, updated May 2024, for Adult/18+ creators to use for this purpose.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Consent documentation for Adult/18+ works", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_patreon_adult18plus_age_verification", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon: Age verification for Adult/18+ creators", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Creators in the Adult/18+ category must complete age verification to attest they are at least 18 years old, as required by payment processors.", "body": "Creators in the Adult/18+ category must complete age verification to attest they are at least 18 years old, as required by payment processors.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“To comply with payment processor requirements, Patreon creators in the Adult/18+ category must complete a brief verification process to attest that they are at least 18 years old.”\n\nNote: Mandatory for Adult/18+ category; driven by payment processor requirements", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "To comply with payment processor requirements, Patreon creators in the Adult/18+ category must complete a brief verification process to attest that they are at least 18 years old.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Age verification for Adult/18+ creators", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_patreon_adult18plus_prohibited_sexual_activity", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Prohibited sexual activity depictions", "summary": "Works depicting sexual activity between real or hyperrealistic participants are not permitted; sexual activity between non-real subjects is permitted only on Adult/18+ pages.", "body": "Works depicting sexual activity between real or hyperrealistic participants are not permitted; sexual activity between non-real subjects is permitted only on Adult/18+ pages.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Works depicting sexual activity between real, adult participants are not permitted. Works depicting sexual activity between non-real subjects (for example in animated, illustrated, written, or audio works) and that comply with Patreon's other guidelines are permitted on pages categorized as Adult/18+.”\n\nNote: Real/hyperrealistic sexual activity banned; illustrated/animated allowed on Adult/18+ pages", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "Works depicting sexual activity between real, adult participants are not permitted. Works depicting sexual activity between non-real subjects (for example in animated, illustrated, written, or audio works) and that comply with Patreon's other guidelines are permitted on pages categorized as Adult/18+.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Prohibited sexual activity depictions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_etsy_adult_nudity_photographic_restrictions", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Photographic nudity restrictions", "summary": "Photographs or photo-realistic depictions of sex acts, genitalia, or anuses are prohibited; buttocks and nipples allowed only if obscured in the first listing image.", "body": "Photographs or photo-realistic depictions of sex acts, genitalia, or anuses are prohibited; buttocks and nipples allowed only if obscured in the first listing image.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“Etsy does not allow photographs or photo-realistic depictions of sex acts, genitalia or anuses, even if they are obscured in listing images. We do allow photos and photo-realistic depictions of buttocks and nipples, so long as these body parts are obscured in the first listing image as described in our policy for Listing Mature Content Correctly.”\n\nNote: First listing image must obscure buttocks and nipples; no photographic genitalia/anuses at all", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/adult-nudity-and-sexual-content/1269612959532", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy", "evidence_quote": "Etsy does not allow photographs or photo-realistic depictions of sex acts, genitalia or anuses, even if they are obscured in listing images. We do allow photos and photo-realistic depictions of buttocks and nipples, so long as these body parts are obscured in the first listing image as described in our policy for Listing Mature Content Correctly.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Photographic nudity restrictions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_etsy_adult_nudity_nonrealistic_permitted", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Non-realistic adult content permissions", "summary": "Illustrative/non-photographic content may depict visible breasts, buttocks, and genitalia without sexual context; sex acts without visible genitalia/anuses are permitted.", "body": "Illustrative/non-photographic content may depict visible breasts, buttocks, and genitalia without sexual context; sex acts without visible genitalia/anuses are permitted.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“For content that is neither photographic nor photorealistic (such as paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and line drawings), we permit some kinds of adult nudity. For example, the following are permitted: Visible breasts and buttocks; Genitalia or anuses without any additional sexual context; Sex acts without visible genitalia or anuses.”\n\nNote: Illustrations/paintings have more lenient rules than photographs", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/adult-nudity-and-sexual-content/1269612959532", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy", "evidence_quote": "For content that is neither photographic nor photorealistic (such as paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and line drawings), we permit some kinds of adult nudity. For example, the following are permitted: Visible breasts and buttocks; Genitalia or anuses without any additional sexual context; Sex acts without visible genitalia or anuses.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Non-realistic adult content permissions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_etsy_adult_nudity_prohibited_services", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Prohibited sexual services and fetishized items", "summary": "Custom photographs, videos, or audio depicting nudity or sexual content, fetishized items (e.g., worn underwear), and audio/video with fetishized content are prohibited.", "body": "Custom photographs, videos, or audio depicting nudity or sexual content, fetishized items (e.g., worn underwear), and audio/video with fetishized content are prohibited.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“Selling or advertising sexual services, such as: Fetishized items (e.g. items that have been intimately used by a specific individual, such as worn underwear or other clothing); Custom photographs, videos, and audio recordings depicting nudity or sexual content, or that sexualizes a specific body part (e.g. \"foot pics\"); Audio or video recordings with fetishized content.”\n\nNote: Includes custom cosplay photo sets sold as 'foot pics' or worn items", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/adult-nudity-and-sexual-content/1269612959532", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy", "evidence_quote": "Selling or advertising sexual services, such as: Fetishized items (e.g. items that have been intimately used by a specific individual, such as worn underwear or other clothing); Custom photographs, videos, and audio recordings depicting nudity or sexual content, or that sexualizes a specific body part (e.g. \"foot pics\"); Audio or video recordings with fetishized content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Prohibited sexual services and fetishized items", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_etsy_listing_mature_obscure_first_image", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Mature content first image obscuring requirement", "summary": "Items with mature content must have the first thumbnail image adequately obscured (opaque censor bar or blur) covering gluteal cleft and female nipple/areola; additional images may show the item fully.", "body": "Items with mature content must have the first thumbnail image adequately obscured (opaque censor bar or blur) covering gluteal cleft and female nipple/areola; additional images may show the item fully.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“When listing an item that has mature content, the first thumbnail image in your item listing should be adequately obscured. Additional images in the listing may show the item in its entirety. An item is adequately obscured if the gluteal cleft and female nipple and areola are entirely covered with an opaque censor bar, or blurred to the point that they cannot be distinguished from the surrounding skin.”\n\nNote: Only first image must be obscured; applies to photos of buttocks/nipples and sexual wellness items", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/listing-mature-content-correctly/242665462117", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy", "evidence_quote": "When listing an item that has mature content, the first thumbnail image in your item listing should be adequately obscured. Additional images in the listing may show the item in its entirety. An item is adequately obscured if the gluteal cleft and female nipple and areola are entirely covered with an opaque censor bar, or blurred to the point that they cannot be distinguished from the surrounding skin.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Mature content first image obscuring requirement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_etsy_seller_policy_handmade_requirement", "category": "Business", "title": "Etsy: Handmade category requirements for costume commissions", "summary": "Items listed as handmade must be made and/or designed by the seller; reselling mass-produced items in the handmade category is prohibited.", "body": "Items listed as handmade must be made and/or designed by the seller; reselling mass-produced items in the handmade category is prohibited.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“Everything listed for sale on Etsy must be made, designed, handpicked, or sourced by a seller. Reselling mass-produced items is not allowed on Etsy. Reselling on Etsy means listing an item as handmade when you, the seller, weren't involved in designing or making that item.”\n\nNote: Cosplay commissions must be seller-made or designed; no reselling manufactured costumes as handmade", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/sellers/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy", "evidence_quote": "Everything listed for sale on Etsy must be made, designed, handpicked, or sourced by a seller. Reselling mass-produced items is not allowed on Etsy. Reselling on Etsy means listing an item as handmade when you, the seller, weren't involved in designing or making that item.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Handmade category requirements for costume commissions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_kofi_nsfw_tag_not_blanket_permission", "category": "Business", "title": "Ko-fi: NSFW tag does not permit all adult content", "summary": "The NSFW tag is an advisory label for 18+ audiences but does not allow pornography, sexually explicit nudity, or other prohibited content.", "body": "The NSFW tag is an advisory label for 18+ audiences but does not allow pornography, sexually explicit nudity, or other prohibited content.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“However, not all NSFW content is allowed. The NSFW tag does not provide an option for pornography or sexually explicit nudity; harmful or hateful conduct; or other entirely prohibited activities and forms of content.”\n\nNote: NSFW tag Γëá permission for explicit content; strict prohibitions still apply", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007974034-Using-the-NSFW-tag", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi", "evidence_quote": "However, not all NSFW content is allowed. The NSFW tag does not provide an option for pornography or sexually explicit nudity; harmful or hateful conduct; or other entirely prohibited activities and forms of content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "NSFW tag does not permit all adult content", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_kofi_adult_content_prohibited_explicit", "category": "Business", "title": "Ko-fi: Prohibited adult content categories", "summary": "Ko-fi prohibits pornography, depictions of rape/incest/bestiality, sexualized nudity (genitalia/areolae exposed for arousal), sexual services, and using covered/censored nudity as a paywall.", "body": "Ko-fi prohibits pornography, depictions of rape/incest/bestiality, sexualized nudity (genitalia/areolae exposed for arousal), sexual services, and using covered/censored nudity as a paywall.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Pornography, depictions of rape, incest, bestiality, and any other explicit adult or obscene content of a similar nature including implied, emulated, censored, and cropped versions across illustrative, video, audio content, etc. ... Sexualised nudity (i.e. genitalia and areolae exposed in a way intended to be sexually provocative or arousing) including partial... Offering uncensored versions of sexualised nudity or other prohibited adult content... to subscribers or at third-party sites or links in connection with Ko-fi. ... Nude content that is covered/censored as a form of paywall (i.e. using a censored/covered preview to solicit tips or purchase of the uncensored version).”\n\nNote: Covers real and fictional content; paywall previews of censored nudity explicitly banned", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007937553-Ko-fi-Content-Guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi", "evidence_quote": "Pornography, depictions of rape, incest, bestiality, and any other explicit adult or obscene content of a similar nature including implied, emulated, censored, and cropped versions across illustrative, video, audio content, etc. ... Sexualised nudity (i.e. genitalia and areolae exposed in a way intended to be sexually provocative or arousing) including partial... Offering uncensored versions of sexualised nudity or other prohibited adult content... to subscribers or at third-party sites or links in connection with Ko-fi. ... Nude content that is covered/censored as a form of paywall (i.e. using a censored/covered preview to solicit tips or purchase of the uncensored version).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "Prohibited adult content categories", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_kofi_nsfw_allowed_nonsexual_nudity", "category": "Business", "title": "Ko-fi: Allowed non-sexualized nudity with NSFW tag", "summary": "Non-sexualized nudity in cultural, medical, educational, or artistic contexts is allowed with NSFW tag for both real and fictional content.", "body": "Non-sexualized nudity in cultural, medical, educational, or artistic contexts is allowed with NSFW tag for both real and fictional content.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Non-sexualised nudity, including partial, in a cultural or lifestyle context (e.g. naturism; tribal nudity; tattoo work; etc.) - this applies to real and fictional content. Non-sexualised nudity, including partial, in an educational and/or medical context (e.g. breastfeeding; personal journeys relating to gender-affirming surgery; breast cancer; sex education; historic photographs; etc.) - this applies to real and fictional content. Non-sexualised nudity, including partial, in an artistic context (e.g. professional modeling photoshoots; stock image modeling; body painting with evident artistic intent; statues; illustrations; paintings... etc. - this applies to real and fictional content.”\n\nNote: Applies to cosplay body painting, artistic photography if clearly non-sexualized", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007974034-Using-the-NSFW-tag", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi", "evidence_quote": "Non-sexualised nudity, including partial, in a cultural or lifestyle context (e.g. naturism; tribal nudity; tattoo work; etc.) - this applies to real and fictional content. Non-sexualised nudity, including partial, in an educational and/or medical context (e.g. breastfeeding; personal journeys relating to gender-affirming surgery; breast cancer; sex education; historic photographs; etc.) - this applies to real and fictional content. Non-sexualised nudity, including partial, in an artistic context (e.g. professional modeling photoshoots; stock image modeling; body painting with evident artistic intent; statues; illustrations; paintings... etc. - this applies to real and fictional content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "Allowed non-sexualized nudity with NSFW tag", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_kofi_nsfw_allowed_lightly_sensual_fictional", "category": "Business", "title": "Ko-fi: Allowed lightly sensual fictional content with NSFW tag", "summary": "Lightly sensual nudity in illustrations/sketches/digital art (breast nudity with suggestive but non-explicit visuals) is allowed for fictional content with NSFW tag.", "body": "Lightly sensual nudity in illustrations/sketches/digital art (breast nudity with suggestive but non-explicit visuals) is allowed for fictional content with NSFW tag.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Lightly sensual nudity, including partial. By this, we mean illustrations/sketches/digital art featuring: breast nudity that is paired with other suggestive but non-explicit visuals such as protruding tongue; flushed skin; placement of hands on breasts; embracing; etc. - this applies to fictional content.”\n\nNote: Only for fictional/illustrated content; not for photographic cosplay", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007974034-Using-the-NSFW-tag", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi", "evidence_quote": "Lightly sensual nudity, including partial. By this, we mean illustrations/sketches/digital art featuring: breast nudity that is paired with other suggestive but non-explicit visuals such as protruding tongue; flushed skin; placement of hands on breasts; embracing; etc. - this applies to fictional content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "Allowed lightly sensual fictional content with NSFW tag", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_kofi_nsfw_prohibited_exhibitionist_poses", "category": "Business", "title": "Ko-fi: Prohibited exhibitionist poses even with NSFW tag", "summary": "Exhibitionist poses (splayed legs, on-all-fours, flashing) and sexualized framing of partially exposed areolae are prohibited regardless of NSFW tag.", "body": "Exhibitionist poses (splayed legs, on-all-fours, flashing) and sexualized framing of partially exposed areolae are prohibited regardless of NSFW tag.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Exhibitionist poses (splayed legs, on-all-fours, etc.) in which underwear/thong g-string is thin enough to reveal the outer labia or skin which may be mistaken for the outer labia; testicles; or the anal opening/periphery - this applies to real and fictional content. Exhibitionist poses or sexualised framing (e.g. close-up shots) of breasts partially displaying the areolae - this applies to real and fictional content.”\n\nNote: Common 'lewd cosplay' poses explicitly banned", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007974034-Using-the-NSFW-tag", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi", "evidence_quote": "Exhibitionist poses (splayed legs, on-all-fours, etc.) in which underwear/thong g-string is thin enough to reveal the outer labia or skin which may be mistaken for the outer labia; testicles; or the anal opening/periphery - this applies to real and fictional content. Exhibitionist poses or sexualised framing (e.g. close-up shots) of breasts partially displaying the areolae - this applies to real and fictional content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "Prohibited exhibitionist poses even with NSFW tag", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_gumroad_adult_content_sexually_explicit_banned", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Sexually explicit content banned", "summary": "Gumroad does not allow sales of sexually explicit content including cosplay/boudoir/lewd photography focused on sexually explicit poses or activity, adult comics with nudity/sexual acts, and audio erotica.", "body": "Gumroad does not allow sales of sexually explicit content including cosplay/boudoir/lewd photography focused on sexually explicit poses or activity, adult comics with nudity/sexual acts, and audio erotica.\n\nWhat Gumroad actually says:\n\n“In accordance with the policies of our payment processing partners, including Stripe and PayPal, we do not allow sales of sexually explicit content. ... Cosplay/boudoir/lewd photography that's focused on sexually explicit poses or activity. Adult comics with nudity or sexual acts. Audio-erotica or role-play audio.”\n\nNote: Driven by Stripe/PayPal rules; 'lewd cosplay' explicitly called out as prohibited", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/help/article/156-gumroad-and-adult-content", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad", "evidence_quote": "In accordance with the policies of our payment processing partners, including Stripe and PayPal, we do not allow sales of sexually explicit content. ... Cosplay/boudoir/lewd photography that's focused on sexually explicit poses or activity. Adult comics with nudity or sexual acts. Audio-erotica or role-play audio.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Sexually explicit content banned", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_gumroad_adult_content_cosplay_exception", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Cosplay-focused content exception", "summary": "Cosplay/pinup creators whose content focuses on cosplay rather than erotic/nude photography are allowed, even if featuring some cosplay.", "body": "Cosplay/pinup creators whose content focuses on cosplay rather than erotic/nude photography are allowed, even if featuring some cosplay.\n\nWhat Gumroad actually says:\n\n“Some adult content is allowed on Gumroad. For just one example, we are allowed to process sales for cosplay/pinup creators whose content is focused more on cosplay, rather than erotic or nude photography that simply happens to feature some cosplay.”\n\nNote: Subjective distinction; 'focused more on cosplay' vs 'erotic photography featuring cosplay'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/help/article/156-gumroad-and-adult-content", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad", "evidence_quote": "Some adult content is allowed on Gumroad. For just one example, we are allowed to process sales for cosplay/pinup creators whose content is focused more on cosplay, rather than erotic or nude photography that simply happens to feature some cosplay.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Cosplay-focused content exception", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_gumroad_prohibited_sexually_oriented", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Sexually-oriented content prohibited in product list", "summary": "Sexually-oriented or pornographic content including content featuring characters who are minors or depicted as minors in sexual/sensual context is prohibited.", "body": "Sexually-oriented or pornographic content including content featuring characters who are minors or depicted as minors in sexual/sensual context is prohibited.\n\nWhat Gumroad actually says:\n\n“47. 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: Includes illustrated/animated content with minor-coded characters", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/prohibited", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad", "evidence_quote": "47. 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": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Sexually-oriented content prohibited in product list", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_gumroad_terms_fee_structure", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Fee structure and payout holds", "summary": "Gumroad charges a per-transaction fee deducted from buyer proceeds; may hold 25% of funds for 90 days if refund rate exceeds 15%, and may suspend account if refund rate exceeds 25%.", "body": "Gumroad charges a per-transaction fee deducted from buyer proceeds; may hold 25% of funds for 90 days if refund rate exceeds 15%, and may suspend account if refund rate exceeds 25%.\n\nWhat Gumroad actually says:\n\n“The Gumroad Fee owed for each resale through the Services is automatically deducted from the purchase price paid by the Buyer, with the remainder (less any amounts in respect of taxes and any other charges payable by you pursuant to this Agreement) owed and paid to you by Gumroad (such remainder amount, the \"Supplier Fee\"). ... If Supplier (or Gumroad, when selling a specific Supplier's Products) experiences a refund rate in excess of 15%, Supplier hereby authorizes us to hold in reserve an amount equal to 25% of Supplier's funds pending settlement or not yet paid to you (as applicable) for 90 days on a rolling basis to offset the potential cost of future refunds. If Supplier (or Gumroad, when selling a specific Supplier's Products) experiences a refund rate in excess of 25%, Supplier's Account may be suspended, terminated, or otherwise subject to additional conditions or fees.”\n\nNote: Refund rate holds can significantly impact cash flow for cosplay sellers", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad", "evidence_quote": "The Gumroad Fee owed for each resale through the Services is automatically deducted from the purchase price paid by the Buyer, with the remainder (less any amounts in respect of taxes and any other charges payable by you pursuant to this Agreement) owed and paid to you by Gumroad (such remainder amount, the \"Supplier Fee\"). ... If Supplier (or Gumroad, when selling a specific Supplier's Products) experiences a refund rate in excess of 15%, Supplier hereby authorizes us to hold in reserve an amount equal to 25% of Supplier's funds pending settlement or not yet paid to you (as applicable) for 90 days on a rolling basis to offset the potential cost of future refunds. If Supplier (or Gumroad, when selling a specific Supplier's Products) experiences a refund rate in excess of 25%, Supplier's Account may be suspended, terminated, or otherwise subject to additional conditions or fees.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Fee structure and payout holds", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_printful_content_illegal_hateful", "category": "Business", "title": "Printful: Prohibited illegal and hateful content", "summary": "Printful prohibits content depicting child pornography, obscene content, crimes, terrorism, hate speech, and content promoting violence against protected groups.", "body": "Printful prohibits content depicting child pornography, obscene content, crimes, terrorism, hate speech, and content promoting violence against protected groups.\n\nWhat Printful actually says:\n\n“We will remove content that depicts child pornography. Obscene content, or content that depicts, promotes or praises crimes, illegal or otherwise harmful activities, terrorism and/or individuals, groups or organizations promoting any of the aforementioned also will not be tolerated. ... We don't tolerate content that expresses hatred towards or attacks on any person, group and/or their protected characteristics (such as but not limited to age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability).”\n\nNote: Standard content moderation baseline", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.printful.com/policies/download/content-guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Printful", "evidence_quote": "We will remove content that depicts child pornography. Obscene content, or content that depicts, promotes or praises crimes, illegal or otherwise harmful activities, terrorism and/or individuals, groups or organizations promoting any of the aforementioned also will not be tolerated. ... We don't tolerate content that expresses hatred towards or attacks on any person, group and/or their protected characteristics (such as but not limited to age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Printful", "topic": "Prohibited illegal and hateful content", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_printful_content_nudity_restricted_products", "category": "Business", "title": "Printful: Nudity restrictions on specific products", "summary": "Wall Calendars, Wrapping Paper Sheets, Postcards, Greeting Cards, and Spiral Notebooks are fulfilled by a partner with strict restrictions on nudity; explicit nudity or suggestive content must be avoided in these categories.", "body": "Wall Calendars, Wrapping Paper Sheets, Postcards, Greeting Cards, and Spiral Notebooks are fulfilled by a partner with strict restrictions on nudity; explicit nudity or suggestive content must be avoided in these categories.\n\nWhat Printful actually says:\n\n“Please note that certain productsΓÇöspecifically Wall Calendars, Wrapping Paper Sheets, Postcards, Greeting Cards, and Spiral NotebooksΓÇöare fulfilled by a partner with strict restrictions on nudity. Please avoid explicit nudity or suggestive content in these specific categories to ensure seamless order processing and delivery.”\n\nNote: Cosplay prints on these specific product types must avoid nudity/suggestive content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.printful.com/policies/download/content-guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Printful", "evidence_quote": "Please note that certain productsΓÇöspecifically Wall Calendars, Wrapping Paper Sheets, Postcards, Greeting Cards, and Spiral NotebooksΓÇöare fulfilled by a partner with strict restrictions on nudity. Please avoid explicit nudity or suggestive content in these specific categories to ensure seamless order processing and delivery.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Printful", "topic": "Nudity restrictions on specific products", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_printful_terms_prohibited_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Printful: Prohibited content categories in Terms of Service", "summary": "Printful prohibits child exploitation, harassment, hateful content, illegal content, IP violations, personal/confidential info, self-harm, terrorist content, and misinformation; reserves right to remove content deemed obscene or offensive.", "body": "Printful prohibits child exploitation, harassment, hateful content, illegal content, IP violations, personal/confidential info, self-harm, terrorist content, and misinformation; reserves right to remove content deemed obscene or offensive.\n\nWhat Printful actually says:\n\n“1. Child Exploitation: You may not post or upload Content that exploits or abuses children... 2. Harassment, Bullying, Defamation and Threats... 3. Hateful Content... 4. Illegal Content: You may not post or upload Content that is obscene or that facilitates or promotes activities that go against the laws... Printful at its discretion and at any time may also remove any Content from our Services that we deem obscene, offensive or otherwise inappropriate.”\n\nNote: Broad discretionary removal for 'obscene or offensive' content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.printful.com/policies/download/terms-of-service", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Printful", "evidence_quote": "1. Child Exploitation: You may not post or upload Content that exploits or abuses children... 2. Harassment, Bullying, Defamation and Threats... 3. Hateful Content... 4. Illegal Content: You may not post or upload Content that is obscene or that facilitates or promotes activities that go against the laws... Printful at its discretion and at any time may also remove any Content from our Services that we deem obscene, offensive or otherwise inappropriate.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Printful", "topic": "Prohibited content categories in Terms of Service", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_prodigi_terms_content_restrictions", "category": "Business", "title": "Prodigi: Content restrictions in Terms of Use", "summary": "Users must not submit violent, nude, partially nude, discriminatory, unlawful, infringing, hateful, pornographic or sexually suggestive photos or other content via the Services.", "body": "Users must not submit violent, nude, partially nude, discriminatory, unlawful, infringing, hateful, pornographic or sexually suggestive photos or other content via the Services.\n\nWhat Prodigi actually says:\n\n“you must not: 3.3.1 submit violent, nude, partially nude, discriminatory, unlawful, infringing, hateful, pornographic or sexually suggestive photos or other content via the Services;”\n\nNote: Explicitly bans 'nude, partially nude' and 'sexually suggestive' content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.prodigi.com/terms-of-use/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prodigi", "evidence_quote": "you must not: 3.3.1 submit violent, nude, partially nude, discriminatory, unlawful, infringing, hateful, pornographic or sexually suggestive photos or other content via the Services;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Prodigi", "topic": "Content restrictions in Terms of Use", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_prodigi_terms_merchant_responsibility", "category": "Business", "title": "Prodigi: Merchant responsibility for content legality", "summary": "Merchants are solely responsible for all Content submitted, including ensuring Content may lawfully be submitted for production and fulfilment; Prodigi does not require special category data but Merchant remains responsible for lawful submission.", "body": "Merchants are solely responsible for all Content submitted, including ensuring Content may lawfully be submitted for production and fulfilment; Prodigi does not require special category data but Merchant remains responsible for lawful submission.\n\nWhat Prodigi actually says:\n\n“The Merchant remains responsible for all Content submitted to the Services, including ensuring that any Content may lawfully be submitted to Prodigi for production and fulfilment. Prodigi does not require Merchants to submit special category data. To the extent Content contains Personal Data or special category data, the Merchant remains responsible for ensuring that such Content is submitted lawfully.”\n\nNote: Merchant bears full legal risk for cosplay print content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.prodigi.com/terms-of-use/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prodigi", "evidence_quote": "The Merchant remains responsible for all Content submitted to the Services, including ensuring that any Content may lawfully be submitted to Prodigi for production and fulfilment. Prodigi does not require Merchants to submit special category data. To the extent Content contains Personal Data or special category data, the Merchant remains responsible for ensuring that such Content is submitted lawfully.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Prodigi", "topic": "Merchant responsibility for content legality", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_prodigi_terms_liability_cap", "category": "Business", "title": "Prodigi: Liability cap for damages", "summary": "Prodigi's liability for all damages is capped at the greater of GBP ┬ú100 or the price of the Product(s) related to the liability.", "body": "Prodigi's liability for all damages is capped at the greater of GBP ┬ú100 or the price of the Product(s) related to the liability.\n\nWhat Prodigi actually says:\n\n“Notwithstanding the above, in no event will our liability to you for all damages, losses or causes of action, in negligence or any other theory of law, exceed the greater of one hundred pounds (GBP ┬ú100.00) or the price of the Product(s) to which the liability relates.”\n\nNote: Very low liability cap for print-on-demand fulfillment errors", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.prodigi.com/terms-of-use/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prodigi", "evidence_quote": "Notwithstanding the above, in no event will our liability to you for all damages, losses or causes of action, in negligence or any other theory of law, exceed the greater of one hundred pounds (GBP ┬ú100.00) or the price of the Product(s) to which the liability relates.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Prodigi", "topic": "Liability cap for damages", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_convention_ricc_cosplay_guest_compensation", "category": "Business", "title": "Rhode Island Comic Con: Cosplay Guest Judge/Maker compensation", "summary": "Cosplay Guest Judges receive 2 all-weekend passes, a guest table, $300 appearance fee, and promotion; Cosplay Guest Makers receive 2 all-weekend passes, a guest table, and promotion but no appearance fee or workshop material compensation.", "body": "Cosplay Guest Judges receive 2 all-weekend passes, a guest table, $300 appearance fee, and promotion; Cosplay Guest Makers receive 2 all-weekend passes, a guest table, and promotion but no appearance fee or workshop material compensation.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Comic Con actually says:\n\n“(2) all-weekend passes. A cosplay guest table. A $300 appearance fee. Promotion via the RICC 2026 website and social media channels. ... (2) all-weekend passes. A cosplay guest table. Promotion via the RICC 2026 website and social media channels. No other compensation will be provided.”\n\nNote: Varies by convention and year; CGJ gets fee, CGM does not", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ricomiccon.com/cosplay-guest-judge", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Comic Con", "evidence_quote": "(2) all-weekend passes. A cosplay guest table. A $300 appearance fee. Promotion via the RICC 2026 website and social media channels. ... (2) all-weekend passes. A cosplay guest table. Promotion via the RICC 2026 website and social media channels. No other compensation will be provided.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Rhode Island Comic Con", "topic": "Cosplay Guest Judge/Maker compensation", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Rhode Island Comic Con 2026", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ri" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_convention_prettyheroes_cosplay_guest_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "Pretty Heroes: Cosplay guest requirements and perks", "summary": "Cosplay guests must have master-level costume construction, make own costumes, wear at least one self-made costume per day, participate in 90+ min programming daily, and have 5000+ combined social media following; perks include table space, companion passes, free parking, food, green room access.", "body": "Cosplay guests must have master-level costume construction, make own costumes, wear at least one self-made costume per day, participate in 90+ min programming daily, and have 5000+ combined social media following; perks include table space, companion passes, free parking, food, green room access.\n\nWhat Pretty Heroes actually says:\n\n“Must have masters level costume construction abilities. Must make own costumes. Expected to wear at least one costume they made that is relevant to the convention theme per day... Must participate in a minimum 90 minutes per day or minimum 3 hours over two days of programming... Suggested minimum social media following of 5000 combined over multiple networks. ... Guest Perks Include: Table space for prints, autographs, merchandise... Companion passes. Free parking. Beverages and food. Green room access.”\n\nNote: Older policy (2017); may have been updated", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.prettyheroes.com/guests/guest-proposals/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pretty Heroes", "evidence_quote": "Must have masters level costume construction abilities. Must make own costumes. Expected to wear at least one costume they made that is relevant to the convention theme per day... Must participate in a minimum 90 minutes per day or minimum 3 hours over two days of programming... Suggested minimum social media following of 5000 combined over multiple networks. ... Guest Perks Include: Table space for prints, autographs, merchandise... Companion passes. Free parking. Beverages and food. Green room access.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Pretty Heroes", "topic": "Cosplay guest requirements and perks", "applies_to_country": "CA", "applies_to_scope": "Toronto-area convention", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "ca" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_convention_drakaina_booking_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Drakaina (cosplay guest): Appearance booking fees and terms", "summary": "Drakaina's appearance fees start at $500 per event plus all expenses (airfare, hotel, ground transport, meals); half deposit due on contract signing, final payment due 3 days before event.", "body": "Drakaina's appearance fees start at $500 per event plus all expenses (airfare, hotel, ground transport, meals); half deposit due on contract signing, final payment due 3 days before event.\n\nWhat Drakaina actually says:\n\n“Drakaina fees typically start at $500 per event and go up from there. In most cases all expenses are in addition to the fee. Additional expenses (rider) include airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, meals, and any out-of-pocket expenses. ... half deposit (payment) is due upon signing contract, and the final payment is due prior (up to 3 days before) the event.”\n\nNote: Individual cosplayer's rates; varies by event type and travel", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.iamdrakaina.com/bookings-cefg", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Drakaina", "evidence_quote": "Drakaina fees typically start at $500 per event and go up from there. In most cases all expenses are in addition to the fee. Additional expenses (rider) include airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, meals, and any out-of-pocket expenses. ... half deposit (payment) is due upon signing contract, and the final payment is due prior (up to 3 days before) the event.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Drakaina (cosplay guest)", "topic": "Appearance booking fees and terms", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "International bookings", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_convention_animenight_cosplay_guest_rules", "category": "Business", "title": "Anime Night: Cosplay guest rules and compensation", "summary": "Cosplay guests must portray anime characters only (no original characters), wear the costume themselves, no nudity or sexual acts, no unapproved weapon props; receive 2 comped tickets, must arrive 30 minutes before doors.", "body": "Cosplay guests must portray anime characters only (no original characters), wear the costume themselves, no nudity or sexual acts, no unapproved weapon props; receive 2 comped tickets, must arrive 30 minutes before doors.\n\nWhat Anime Night via Eventeny actually says:\n\n“1. All cosplays must be based on anime character... 2. Costume must be worn by applicant. ... 4. No nudity or performance of sexual acts. 5. No weapons. Any weapon like props must be approved in advance. ... 7. All guest spots include 2x comped tickets to their respective Anime Night event. Any additional spots must be purchased at retail. 8. Cosplay guests should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to doors when possible to pick up badges and get to know the venue space.”\n\nNote: Anime-only character restriction; strict no-nudity rule", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=7460", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Anime Night via Eventeny", "evidence_quote": "1. All cosplays must be based on anime character... 2. Costume must be worn by applicant. ... 4. No nudity or performance of sexual acts. 5. No weapons. Any weapon like props must be approved in advance. ... 7. All guest spots include 2x comped tickets to their respective Anime Night event. Any additional spots must be purchased at retail. 8. Cosplay guests should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to doors when possible to pick up badges and get to know the venue space.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Anime Night", "topic": "Cosplay guest rules and compensation", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Anime Night Huntington event", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_convention_awesomecon_cosplay_guest_application", "category": "Business", "title": "Awesome Con: Cosplay guest application and compensation negotiation", "summary": "Applicants must outline requested compensation including fee, accommodations, travel, per diem; roles include Cosplay Guest Judge, boothing in Destination Cosplay, or After Parties guest.", "body": "Applicants must outline requested compensation including fee, accommodations, travel, per diem; roles include Cosplay Guest Judge, boothing in Destination Cosplay, or After Parties guest.\n\nWhat Awesome Con actually says:\n\n“Please outline your requested compensation including fee, accommodations, travel, per diem, etc. ... Please note that filling out this application allows us to determine where to you might be a good fit during Awesome Con for one of several roles, including but not limited to: Cosplay Guest Judge, Cosplay Guest boothing in Destination Cosplay, Cosplay Guest at our Official After Parties, and more.”\n\nNote: Open compensation negotiation; multiple guest role types", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://awesome-con.com/destination-cosplay/cosplay-guest-application/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Awesome Con", "evidence_quote": "Please outline your requested compensation including fee, accommodations, travel, per diem, etc. ... Please note that filling out this application allows us to determine where to you might be a good fit during Awesome Con for one of several roles, including but not limited to: Cosplay Guest Judge, Cosplay Guest boothing in Destination Cosplay, Cosplay Guest at our Official After Parties, and more.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Awesome Con", "topic": "Cosplay guest application and compensation negotiation", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Awesome Con (Washington DC)", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r94_cosplay_and_costume_lane_convention_queencityanime_industry_guest_application", "category": "Business", "title": "Queen City Anime Con: Industry guest application with programming and rate requirements", "summary": "Applicants must attach programming content (panels, workshops, main events) and their rates/appearance requirements; application rejected if compensation details omitted.", "body": "Applicants must attach programming content (panels, workshops, main events) and their rates/appearance requirements; application rejected if compensation details omitted.\n\nWhat Queen City Anime Convention via Eventeny actually says:\n\n“Attach a document of the programming content (performances, panels, meet & greets, etc.) you can provide, and your rates and appearance requirements. ... Please acknowledge that you must include detailed information regarding the programming you can provide (Panels, Workshops, Main Events, etc) and your appearance requirements, compensation, etc. or your application will likely be Waitlisted or Rejected.”\n\nNote: Mandatory rate disclosure in application", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=8208", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Queen City Anime Convention via Eventeny", "evidence_quote": "Attach a document of the programming content (performances, panels, meet & greets, etc.) you can provide, and your rates and appearance requirements. ... Please acknowledge that you must include detailed information regarding the programming you can provide (Panels, Workshops, Main Events, etc) and your appearance requirements, compensation, etc. or your application will likely be Waitlisted or Rejected.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "94-cosplay-and-costume-lane", "subject": "Queen City Anime Con", "topic": "Industry guest application with programming and rate requirements", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Charlotte, NC convention", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }