Is it legal having an adult website without...

DevilH · #1 05-31-2007, 02:14 PM

My question would be, is it legal having an adult website without the US.18 whatever the heck that is, that states that every model is above the age of 18 and such stuff.
Can i get in trouble not putting that on ?

alpha · #2 05-31-2007, 03:25 PM

In india its illegal.
Even escorts sites are illegal in India.

Nathy · #3 06-01-2007, 06:31 AM

Yes I think it would be illegal to not display that. I think you'l have to study the US law a bit to find out if you need to put it there. If I was you I'd place it there and leave it. Better to be safe than sorry!

bon300187 · #4 06-01-2007, 12:49 PM

Yea its a tricky thing to mess about with so best to be safe then get a lawsuit on your hands, thats the last thing you want is a hefty fine

wesley · #5 06-01-2007, 10:45 PM

Any legitimate adult site would not balk or complain at the idea of protecting children. Legit p0rn companies do not want to be associated with pedophiles, child p0rn and the like so would not worry about following the law.

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Yea its a tricky thing to mess about with so best to be safe then get a lawsuit on your hands, thats the last thing you want is a hefty fine

A fine is not the only thing - bottom line is if your models are underage, this is child abuse, plain and simple.

exculiber · #6 06-08-2007, 01:04 AM

It is an adult site so minors are not allowed whether they are models or ordinary surfers. It is difficult to run after offenders. Web host providers have a vital role in addressing the proliferation of illegal adult sites.

0lgi · #7 06-08-2007, 04:18 PM

Hello !

It depends on which country are you living ! If you would open such a site in a poor and udeveloped country where you wont pay taxes , i believe its okay but its completely different if you would open it in UK or USA !

Thanks

Olgi

wulaishiwo · #8 03-07-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 0lgi

Hello !

It depends on which country are you living ! If you would open such a site in a poor and udeveloped country where you wont pay taxes , i believe its okay but its completely different if you would open it in UK or USA !

Thanks

Olgi

adult industry in japan is also welcom......

matt123 · #9 04-25-2011, 04:54 AM

you want to make sure everything is 100% lawful before starting any big project

Kaithyadward · #10 07-30-2012, 03:38 AM

I think its illegal in all over the world.

Nixon1 · #11 06-15-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilH

My question would be, is it legal having an adult website without the US.18 whatever the heck that is, that states that every model is above the age of 18 and such stuff.
Can i get in trouble not putting that on ?

well if it is a member site and there is no nudity on the front page i would say that you wouldnt have to but when a member joins you would have to post that

anealjonathan · #12 08-28-2008, 09:53 PM

how does one know if porn site is from india? with the help of registry?

If it's a problem in india, what if i purchase a ready made adult site domain + hosting from a US guy? Will this be fine?

markbratton · #13 09-30-2008, 08:20 AM

I think you should research about it thoroughly before launching your website. It's better to be careful or else you'll take the consequence. It's important to follow the rules/laws being implemented.

dofollowmike · #14 05-18-2009, 06:04 AM

I'd probably pay for a Lawyer specializing in the adult field to help you with this one. You want to make sure everything is 100% lawful before starting any big project!

bienvenido · #15 07-04-2010, 07:29 AM

We need an international law to govern the net regarding this adult websites... We have different law on different countries, some of them block these sites so that it can't be viewed from anybody. But you know that there's always a way on the net. So our kids are not really on safe. We have to regulate the website NOW!!!.

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Originally Posted by DevilH

My question would be, is it legal having an adult website without the US.18 whatever the heck that is, that states that every model is above the age of 18 and such stuff.
Can i get in trouble not putting that on ?

mickcaine48 · #16 09-30-2010, 04:18 AM

Having an adult website without adult content is not a right way to attract consumers. I do not want to comment on the legality although.

Ryley · #17 10-01-2010, 10:02 AM

I am really wondering about the ethical of that topic .
Normally you should look forward to put it on , just to make sure that people underage would not find it .. and moreover to prove that you are not using underage models ... in which case i wouldn't even bother commenting

handsoff · #18 10-06-2010, 05:50 PM

using of the offshore companies such as exmasters.com makes it legal to host the sites of such content especial;ly when, like in this case, it is located outside the US.

eddie155 · #19 03-14-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by handsoff

using of the offshore companies such as exmasters.com makes it legal to host the sites of such content especial;ly when, like in this case, it is located outside the US.

I would treat this with extreme caution. Hosting outside of US might make it legal BUT you should take a 'belt and braces' approach and absolutely ensure that there are NO underage models. If you can't be sure then you are running the risk of being involved with child abuse, the thought of which will hopefully make you back off.

-{Y}- · #20 10-12-2010, 04:54 PM

Yeah, using specialized hosts which are outside the US, such as suggested exmasters.com would take off the borders between you and the site.