1. Purpose and Scope
This Consumer Age Verification Policy establishes procedures to verify the age of all users accessing bikinisports.com, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and payment processor standards. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our platform.
2. Age Verification Requirements
2.1 Legal Requirements
All visitors must be at least 18 years of age to access adult content on bikinisports.com.
In jurisdictions with higher age requirements, those higher standards will apply.
We comply with all applicable laws regarding age verification.
2.2 Content Access Tiers
Our platform implements a tiered approach to content access:
Public Site (bikinisports.com):
- Contains primarily SFW (Safe For Work) content and bikini models with zero nudity
- Over 2/3 of all free public facing content is non-obscene per state laws
- Age verification via age gate (18+ popup) for first-time visitors - Requires date of birth entry
Free Account Tier:
- Requires email verification
- Contains limited nudity (10-second teasers/snippets)
- Maintains over 2/3 SFW content
- Requires acceptance of Terms of Service confirming adult status
Premium/Paywall Content:
- Contains full nudity and adult content
- Requires credit card verification (assumed 18+ by issuer)
3. Age Verification Methods
3.1 Current Verification Methods
We currently employ the following age verification methods:
Age Gate / Self-Declaration:
- First-time visitors encounter an age verification popup
- Users must confirm they are at least 18 years old to proceed
- Cookie-based tracking prevents repeated prompts for returning visitors
Email Verification:
- Required for free account registration
- Confirms control of the email account
- Terms of Service acceptance includes age confirmation
Payment Verification:
- Credit card ownership verification for premium content
- Payment processors require 18+ adult status for cardholders
4. Policy Updates and Review
4.1 Regular Review
This policy is reviewed:
- When regulatory requirements change
- When new verification technologies become available
- Annually at minimum
4.2 Documentation
All policy versions are documented with:
- Version number
- Effective date
- Summary of changes
5. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Age Verification Policy, please contact:
Compliance Team
Email: [email protected]
Policy Version: 2.0
Last Updated: April 7, 2025