Last updated: June 6, 2026

18 U.S.C. § 2257 Compliance Statement

This statement is made in compliance with the record-keeping requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 28 C.F.R. Part 75 (collectively, "2257 Requirements"), as they apply to BrandInGang LLC ("Company," "Platform," "we," "us") and the BrandInGang Fans platform (the "Service").

1. Compliance Statement

BrandInGang LLC is committed to full compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and 28 C.F.R. Part 75, which require that producers of "actual sexually explicit conduct" as defined under federal law maintain certain records relating to the performers depicted in such content. These regulations exist to ensure that no minors are depicted in sexually explicit material and to provide a means of verifying the ages of all performers.

All content appearing on the Service that depicts actual sexually explicit conduct is produced by third-party creators (users) who upload content to the platform. BrandInGang LLC verifies creator identity and age but does not direct or produce the content itself.

2. Platform Status

BrandInGang LLC operates as a secondary producer under 18 U.S.C. § 2257. We do not hire, employ, contract, manage, or otherwise direct any performers. We do not produce, direct, film, photograph, or create any sexually explicit content. Our role is limited to providing the technological platform through which independent creators publish their own content to their subscribers.

As a secondary producer, we are required to maintain records that identify the primary producer of each piece of content containing actual sexually explicit conduct, or to ensure that such records are maintained by the primary producer and are available for inspection.

3. Primary Producer Responsibility

Each creator who uploads content depicting actual sexually explicit conduct to the Service is considered the primary producer under 18 U.S.C. § 2257. As the primary producer, each creator is individually and solely responsible for:

  • Verifying the age of every performer depicted in their content prior to production.
  • Collecting and maintaining all records required under 28 C.F.R. Part 75.
  • Ensuring that all performers are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Maintaining records for the required retention period (five years after content ceases to be publicly available).
  • Making records available for inspection by the Attorney General as required by law.

4. Creator Obligations

Every creator on the Service who produces content depicting actual sexually explicit conduct must maintain the following records for each performer depicted (including themselves):

  • Legal Name: The performer's full legal name as it appears on their government-issued identification.
  • Date of Birth: The performer's date of birth as verified by government-issued identification.
  • Government-Issued Photo ID: A copy (physical or digital) of a valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification document (passport, driver's license, or national identification card) sufficient to establish the performer's name, date of birth, and likeness.
  • All Aliases: Every name (stage names, screen names, maiden names, nicknames, aliases) under which the performer has appeared or is known, including usernames on the Service.
  • Content Cross-Reference: An index that cross-references each piece of content to the performers depicted therein.

These records must be organized in a manner that allows easy retrieval and must be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years after the content is removed from the Service or ceases to be publicly available, whichever is later.

By uploading sexually explicit content to the Service, creators represent and warrant under penalty of perjury that they have collected and maintain all required 2257 records for all performers depicted.

5. Platform Verification Requirements

While primary record-keeping obligations rest with creators, BrandInGang LLC implements the following verification procedures for all creators before they may upload any content:

  • Government ID Upload: All creators must submit a clear, legible photograph or scan of a valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification document. Acceptable documents include: passport, driver's license, or national identification card.
  • Selfie Verification: All creators must submit a live selfie photograph that is compared against the photo on their submitted identification document to confirm the person creating the account is the person depicted on the ID.
  • Age Confirmation: We verify that the date of birth on the submitted identification confirms the creator is at least eighteen (18) years of age. No creator under 18 may open an account or upload content under any circumstances.
  • Name Verification: The legal name on the submitted identification must match the name provided during account registration.

We retain verification records in compliance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy. Creators who fail verification or submit fraudulent documents will be permanently banned.

6. Custodian of Records

Creator-Level Records

Each creator is the custodian of records for the content they produce. Creators are individually responsible for maintaining, organizing, and making available for inspection all records required under 28 C.F.R. Part 75 for content they create and upload.

Platform-Level Records

The Custodian of Records for BrandInGang LLC's platform-level compliance records is:

  • Title: Compliance Officer
  • Entity: BrandInGang LLC
  • Email: compliance@brandingang.com
  • Location: Wilmington, Delaware, United States

7. Record Inspection

In accordance with 28 C.F.R. § 75.4, records maintained by BrandInGang LLC as a secondary producer are available for inspection by the Attorney General (or their designee) at our business address during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). Inspection requests should be directed to compliance@brandingang.com.

Creators (primary producers) are independently required to make their own records available for inspection at their designated record-keeping location as stated in their compliance disclosure.

8. Exempt Content

The following categories of content are exempt from 18 U.S.C. § 2257 record-keeping requirements as they do not depict "actual sexually explicit conduct" as defined by the statute:

  • Text-only content: Written stories, articles, captions, or other purely textual content with no visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct.
  • Audio-only content: Podcasts, voice recordings, music, or other content that contains no visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct.
  • Non-sexually-explicit visual content: Photos and videos that do not depict actual sexually explicit conduct as defined under 18 U.S.C. § 2256(2)(A) (e.g., fitness content, fashion content, artistic nudity that does not depict listed acts).
  • Content produced before July 3, 1995: Content produced prior to the effective date of the original regulations (note: limited applicability).

Creators are responsible for determining whether their content requires 2257 compliance. When in doubt, creators should maintain records as if the content is covered.

9. Non-Compliance Consequences

Failure to comply with 2257 Requirements is taken extremely seriously. The following actions will be taken for non-compliance:

  • Immediate Content Removal: Any sexually explicit content for which adequate 2257 records cannot be confirmed will be immediately removed from the Service.
  • Account Termination: Creators who fail to maintain required records, who cannot verify performer ages, or who refuse to cooperate with compliance inquiries will have their accounts permanently terminated.
  • Law Enforcement Referral: Where non-compliance suggests potential involvement of minors or other criminal activity, we will immediately refer the matter to appropriate law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to the FBI, DOJ, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
  • Balance Forfeiture: Terminated accounts may forfeit pending balances pending investigation.
  • Legal Action: We reserve the right to pursue legal action against creators whose non-compliance exposes the platform to legal liability.

10. CSAM Policy

BrandInGang LLC maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in any form. This includes:

  • Any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (person under 18).
  • Any content that appears to depict a minor in a sexually suggestive context.
  • Computer-generated or AI-generated imagery depicting minors in sexual situations.
  • Any content that sexualizes minors, regardless of format.

Upon discovery or report of potential CSAM:

  1. The content will be immediately removed and preserved for law enforcement.
  2. The associated account will be immediately and permanently terminated.
  3. A report will be filed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) within twenty-four (24) hours via the CyberTipline, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 2258A.
  4. We will fully cooperate with law enforcement investigations, including providing all available account information, upload history, IP addresses, and payment information.
  5. We will preserve all relevant evidence for a minimum of ninety (90) days or longer if requested by law enforcement.

Any user who encounters content they believe may constitute CSAM should report it immediately to safety@brandingang.com. Do not download, screenshot, or redistribute such content.

11. Contact

For all 2257 compliance inquiries:

  • Email: compliance@brandingang.com
  • CSAM reports: safety@brandingang.com
  • Entity: BrandInGang LLC, Wilmington, Delaware, United States