Is it legal to run a adult site in the us?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Puddinlover, Oct 12, 2008.

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    I live in the US and know that running a casino is huge no-no... but are there ANY laws regarding adult websites.... i have always been very confused as to weather or not its legal to run a adult site...
     
    Puddinlover, Oct 12, 2008 IP
  2. SydneyWhite

    SydneyWhite Peon

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    I think it is legal! Just tell visitor your site contain adult stuff and make sure they are 18+ to enter.
     
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  3. jalanbk

    jalanbk Well-Known Member

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    It's legal unless you host any Adult file on your site

    and you provide Parent resources to block the site from children...
     
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  4. indyguidedotinfo

    indyguidedotinfo Notable Member

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    legal for now. you probably would be safe to host if over seas as the new president takes over in January things might change quickly
     
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  5. CasualNerd

    CasualNerd Active Member

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    It's legal as long as you follow the laws regarding publishing and hosting adult material in the US. Don't trust the internet for information, get some real legal advice if you're worried.

    Check online for articles regarding '2257' laws.
     
    CasualNerd, Oct 13, 2008 IP
  6. AfiBiz

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    I wouldnt worry about the new president making it illegal. The way it worked with gamling sites was that they made gamling online illegal then naturally illegal to run gamling sites. For adult sites to become illegal they would first have to make porn illegal then logically enough make it illegal to run porn sites. Not likely to happen anytime soon hehe ;)
     
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  7. www.buxincome.com

    www.buxincome.com Guest

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    As long as the images you are hosting are copied and all that jazz most hosts are ok with it I believe.
     
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  8. Puddinlover

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    Well what happen if i host the adult videos?
     
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  9. 99d7737

    99d7737 Active Member

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    Yes its legal unless you host the files on their server.
    I would suggest you to go with Hong Kong host
     
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  10. xxXXMULLIGANXXxx

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    its legal but MAKE SURE you add a page on the site which they have ot accept that they are 18 and other good stuff you may want to read this http://www.web-legal.com/
     
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  11. GetRichInPorn.COM

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    you just need to make sure you are 2257 compliant which means model releases and age verification of the content. GetRichInPorn.com best way to start
     
    GetRichInPorn.COM, Oct 13, 2008 IP
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    yes, most web hosts will allow LEGAL adult content, but you must make sure your website is legal, or else there will be big problems.
     
    Dr. Bogger, Oct 18, 2008 IP