What You're Actually Comparing
A 2257 compliance platform isn't a SaaS purchase — it's a liability decision. The right vendor takes records and Custodian-of-Records obligations off your personal balance sheet and onto theirs. The wrong vendor sells you a digital folder of IDs that doesn't satisfy any of the federal requirements.
This guide covers what Easy2257 includes today and the specific questions to ask Olys.ai (or any 2257 vendor) before you commit. We won't claim numbers for Olys.ai's side that we can't verify; the framework below lets you evaluate honestly.
What Easy2257 Includes
| Requirement | Easy2257 |
|---|---|
| ID verification (document authentication + facial comparison) | Included on every plan |
| Cross-reference index searchable by every alias | Auto-generated |
| Custodian of Records (third-party physical address) | Included on every paid plan |
| 2257 statement page with Custodian named | Included; public URL |
| Producer attestation, timestamped + IP-logged | Required for scene close |
| Model releases per performer per scene | Included; PDF-archived |
| Depiction storage (28 CFR 75.2(a)(1)) | Included; AES-256 encrypted |
| SHA-256 record hashing | On every record |
| Unauthenticated removal portal | At /report/removal |
| TAKE IT DOWN 48-hour SLA enforcement | Automatic |
| Monthly acquirer compliance report (AN 5196) | Auto-generated 2nd of each month |
| Annual compliance archive ZIP | Included |
| Solo Creator | $9.95/month or $107.40/year |
| Per Scene | From $19/scene |
| Producer / Studio / Enterprise | Quote on request |
Questions to Ask Olys.ai (or Any 2257 Vendor)
Custodian of Records
- Are you my Custodian of Records, or do I designate my own? The Custodian provides the physical address on every 2257 statement attached to your content.
- What address goes on the 2257 statement? A real, staffed location during business hours is the federal requirement under 28 CFR Part 75.
- How do you handle inspection requests? The Custodian has to produce records on demand at the address.
Federal 2257 Records
- Is the cross-reference index searchable by every alias and screen name? Federal regulation (28 CFR 75.2(b)) requires it.
- Do you store the depiction itself or only metadata? 28 CFR 75.2(a)(1) requires the actual content to be linked to the performer record.
- What integrity hashing do you apply, and is it cryptographic? SHA-256 is best practice for inspection chain-of-custody.
Card-Network Compliance
- Do you generate the AN 5196 monthly acquirer report automatically?
- Do you host an unauthenticated removal portal that complies with VIRP and the TAKE IT DOWN Act?
- Do you enforce the 48-hour NCII removal SLA at the software level?
Retention and Archive
- What is the retention period, and is it enforced at the record level (so accounts can't be deleted before the period elapses)? 28 CFR 75.5 requires 7+ years.
- Can you produce a full annual compliance archive on demand?
The Decision Tree
Does this vendor become my Custodian of Records?
→ If no, you still have to solve COR separately. That's the most expensive part of compliance. Rent + staffing or public home-address exposure.
→ If yes, you've outsourced the federal liability. Everything else (UI, pricing, integrations) is secondary.
Easy2257's COR service is included on every paid plan.
Getting Started
Solo Creator: $9.95/month or $107.40/year. Per Scene plans for collab shoots. Studio plans for multi-performer operations.
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Related: Complete 2257 compliance guide (2026) · How to set up a Custodian of Records
Informational only — not legal advice. Verify vendor claims directly with each provider before committing.