For ManyVids, Clips4Sale & IWantClips Sellers

2257 Compliance for Clip Sellers

If you sell clips featuring sexually explicit content — solo or with other performers — federal law requires you to maintain 2257 age verification records. No clip platform handles this for you. Easy2257 does — solo creators from $9.95/mo, collaborations from $39.95/scene/scene.

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Your Platform Doesn't Cover You

Every major clip platform handles their own compliance obligations as a distributor. Your obligations as the primary producer are separate.

ManyVids

Verifies seller identity for platform onboarding. Does not maintain your 2257 production records.

Clips4Sale

Requires compliance statements from studios. Does not serve as your Custodian of Records.

IWantClips

Platform-level verification covers their obligations. Your producer records are your responsibility.

When Does 2257 Apply to My Clips?

2257 Applies When:

  • ✕Your clip depicts actual sexually explicit conduct (solo or collaborative)
  • ✕You filmed, directed, or produced the content
  • ✕You hired or collaborated with another performer

2257 Does NOT Apply When:

  • The content does not depict "actual sexually explicit conduct" as legally defined
  • The content is not produced for commercial distribution

How It Works for Clip Sellers

Create a “production” for your clip store. Add scenes as you produce them. Done.

1

Sign Up

Solo creators start at $9.95/mo. Collaborations from $39.95/scene/scene or the Producer plan ($143.95/mo).

2

Create Scene

Add a new scene for each clip you produce with a collaborator.

3

Invite Talent

Share a secure link. They verify their ID and sign forms on their phone.

4

You're Covered

Records are stored securely. Add our COR address to your clip descriptions.

Everything You Need - Starting at $39.95/scene/Scene

Custodian of Records service - our address, not yours
Bank-grade ID verification with face matching
Digital model releases and consent forms
Secure encrypted storage (AES-256)
Returning collaborators skip re-verification
Audit-ready compliance reports
Works for all platforms: ManyVids, Clips4Sale, IWantClips, Fansly
No long-term contract - pay per scene or subscribe monthly

Common Questions from Clip Sellers

Do I need 2257 records for solo clip content?

Yes. 18 U.S.C. 2257 requires records for every performer portrayed in sexually explicit content, including yourself. Solo creators still need proper records, a designated Custodian of Records, and a compliance statement. Collaborative content adds the complexity of verifying additional performers.

Does ManyVids handle 2257 compliance for me?

ManyVids handles their own obligations as a distributor. Your independent obligation as the primary producer is separate. No clip platform maintains 2257 records on your behalf.

Can I use Easy2257 for content on multiple platforms?

Yes. Your Easy2257 account covers all your productions regardless of where you sell - ManyVids, Clips4Sale, IWantClips, Fansly, your own website, or anywhere else.

What if I already have clips without 2257 records?

Start now: get your process right for future collaborations, then retroactively collect records from existing collaborators where possible. The most important thing is having a system in place going forward.

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Don't risk federal charges over missing paperwork. Get compliant in under 10 minutes.

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COR service included. Solo creators from $9.95/mo. Collaborations from $39.95/scene/scene. No contract required.