OnlyFans Terms of Service: What Exactly Is Not Allowed on the Platform?

No one wants to read the fine print, but you can't ignore the terms and conditions for your OnlyFans profile.

Many creators have had their accounts banned just because they didn't know the rules.

It can be very hard to lose all of your money overnight because you didn't read the terms of service. OnlyFans can change its rules at any time, so if you're not paying attention, you might be in for a nasty surprise.

It can be as boring to read a legal document as it is to watch paint dry. But these terms are more important than you might think. Maintaining a good standing with the platform is crucial for the health of your business.

So, get your favourite drink and get ready to relax. This guide will explain everything you need to know about OnlyFans' terms of service so you can make money without any problems.

We'll discuss the OnlyFans terms of service, including what types of content are and aren't allowed, as well as the site's rules regarding privacy and content.

What Are the OnlyFans Terms of Service?

The OnlyFans terms of service are like a contract between you and the site. It's the long document that everyone clicks "I agree" to without reading. This document provides you with everything you need to know about managing your OnlyFans account.

They explain what kinds of posts are allowed, how you can talk to your subscribers, and what will happen if you break the rules.

Every creator on the platform must follow this rulebook. Many creators don't know that OnlyFans can change its rules at any time. The business doesn't have to ask for permission to change its terms. You will likely receive an email when something changes, but you may not pay attention to these alerts.

The terms of service also include information about finances, such as payment methods, dispute resolution, and earnings management. It's not just about the content rules; it's about the whole business relationship between you and the platform.

These rules govern all activities on the site. This includes your posts, direct messages, interactions with other creators, and even how you promote your account outside of OnlyFans.

People who create NSFW content must be particularly cautious, as the rules governing adult content are very strict. When OnlyFans updates its rules, what is allowed today may not be allowed tomorrow.

What Kinds of Content Are Not Allowed on OnlyFans?

This is where things get serious: posting content that is not allowed is the quickest way to get banned. These are the main types of content that are not allowed.

1. Illegal and prohibited content

First, anything that is against the law in the real world is also against the law on OnlyFans. This clearly includes material that exploits children, which is never okay. No one in your content can be younger than 18 years old.

Another strictly off-limits category is revenge porn. You can't post sexually explicit things about someone else without their clear permission.

This means that you need the other person's full permission to make content with them, and it's best to use a signed release form.

If you have any non-consensual material, you will be in big trouble. All content on your account must be provided by individuals who are willing to be recorded and have their content posted.

Bestiality and anything that shows animals in sexual situations are not allowed at all. The same goes for content that shows incest or encourages illegal activities like prostitution.

The platform also doesn't allow content that is meant to trick people. This includes activities such as pretending to be someone else or using fake identification.

2. Violent or harmful content

OnlyFans wants its users to feel safe, so it has very strict rules about violent content. You can't post anything that shows real violence, threats, or harm to people.

Content that shows self-harm is also not allowed. This includes anything that promotes or glorifies self-harm, eating disorders, or risky actions. The platform prioritizes mental health and doesn't allow content that could encourage harmful behavior.

You also can't show off drugs, weapons, or other illegal things. Even if you can legally own something in your area, showing it off may still break the platform's rules, especially if it encourages dangerous behaviour.

Also, you can't post anything that might scare or threaten other users. This rule only applies to content intended to harm individuals or groups of people.

3. Hate speech and discrimination

OnlyFans is unequivocal about hate speech: it's not permitted. You can not post anything attacking a person based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any protected characteristic.

Disparaging material that incites prejudice or intolerance may result in your account being flagged and possibly banned. This is true not just for your posts, but also for the way you communicate with subscribers in DMs and comments.

There is, of course, also a prohibition against material to promotes extremist or terrorist organizations. OnlyFans does not permit its platform to be used for distributing dangerous political or ideological messages.

Material that looks innocuous or harmless can violate this rule if it purports to negatively attack specific groups or individuals. Once again, the platform considers both the context and the intent, not just the words.

4. Copyrighted material without permission

This is not a minor rule that surprises many creators. You may not use music, images, videos, or any other content that you do not own without obtaining proper permission.

To clarify, you cannot use background music in your videos, clips from movies, or photos that you have downloaded.

Copyright infringement is a serious matter. Nobody wants to get sued, and OnlyFans does not want to host pirated material and face legal repercussions as well.

If you wrote "Content Violations" in your account settings and received a few copyright violation notices, your account may be suspended or even permanently banned.

Using a "fair use" argument is shaky at best. You are far safer using material and content that you have either created yourself or specifically obtained permission to use.

This, of course, also applies to content from other adult entertainment platforms. Even content that you've posted yourself can't just be reposted from another site without permission. Why? You may not have the distribution rights to post that content to OnlyFans.

What Content Can I Post to OnlyFans?

Now the fun part - what you can and can't post to OnlyFans. Yes, it can be limiting at times, but there is still a great level of creativity that you can pursue.

1. Legal and consensual adult content

One of the enticing points of OnlyFans is that it hosts most forms of legal, consensual adult content between consenting adults age 18 and older. Content can be suggestive of fully XXX adult content.

So long as you are not breaking the law, violating the terms of service, and have the consent of all participants, you have a free rein in terms of content creation. This means solo, partner, or collab content with other creators.

The important word here is consent. All participants must actively consent to participate and know that the content will be posted to OnlyFans. This is designed to protect you and anyone whose content appears in what you create.

Generally, explicit content does not cross the realm of legality, is okay. This is softcore teasing right through explicit adult content.

2. AI-generated content

This is a relatively new space and is still evolving in terms of OnlyFans' rules. Currently, AI-generated content is allowed, but with unique Restrictions.

You may not utilize AI to generate content that depicts a "real person" without their consent. This applies significantly more in the case of fabricated explicit content (or 'deepfakes') of public figures or private individuals.

The platform requires that any AI-generated content be clearly identified, just as with any other content; you cannot pass off a fake story as real, nor can you mislead your subscribers into believing it is, if that is not the case.

As stated earlier, AI-generated content is subject to the same obligations as any other content. Just because a machine produces something doesn't somehow waive the legal obligations of prohibited or illegal content stipulated in the platform.

3. Working with other creators

Collaborating with other creators is an effective way to grow your audience. However, a protocol still needs to be followed.

All creators who collaborate must each have a verified OnlyFans account. If somebody is not a verified user, you cannot provide them with a platform.

All collaborators must approve of the content being posted, and ideally, should have a contract detailing further how it may be used or distributed.

Creators are also permitted and encouraged to cross-promote. You can reference the other creator, promote the other creator's account, and you can even combine deals and bundles, provided everyone follows the terms of service.

Privacy and Behaviour Guidelines on OnlyFans

In addition to the content rules, you must also follow the guidelines regarding your behavior on the platform and privacy.

It is extremely important to honor your subscribers' privacy. You cannot share their private messages, screenshots of your chats, or their private information without their permission. What happens in the DMs stays in the DMs.

Likewise, you must also respect your own privacy. You should always be cautious when sharing personal, real-life information, such as your legal name, home address, or any other details that could be used to identify you in the real world.

Harassment of other users is not allowed. This includes harassment of subscribers or other creators. You should always strive to remain professional and respectful, even when interacting with challenging individuals.

You are allowed to engage in sexting and intimate chats with subscribers, but these must take place in the DMs. The company does not allow creators to move the conversation to external apps when they are not able to control and supervise how their creators engage with subscribers.

The platform also has rules regarding the promotion of your account outside of OnlyFans. Creators cannot promote their profiles with misleading advertising or make false promises - promotions must be truthful about what subscribers can expect to receive when they subscribe to your account.

What happens if I break the Terms of Service?

So, what happens if I violate the rules? Consequences range from a warning to a permanent ban, depending on the severity of the violation.

Warnings and account suspension

For a minor violation or first offense, OnlyFans typically starts with a warning. You will receive an email notification stating the violation, along with instructions on how to correct it.

The decision of whether your case is serious enough to warrant a temporary account suspension will be determined by the customer support representatives—not you.

During an account suspension, your account will be locked, which means that you cannot post new content or communicate with any subscribers. Your existing content, while under suspension, may also be hidden by the company.

Suspensions can last from a couple of days to a few weeks, depending on which conditions of the TOS you violated. During your suspension, you are unable to earn any income from your account.

If you continue to breach the terms, the penalties will become more severe. Account violations are tracked, and penalties increase in proportion to the number of violations. Even if the violation is minor, if you are not careful, every minor violation can accumulate to a significant notice from the company.

Permanent bans

The most drastic act is the permanent ban, which will fully delete your account on the platform. It typically occurs when a major offense is committed, such as the uploading of illegal materials, harassment, or subsequent violation despite numerous warnings.

You are even banned and lose all your content, subscriber list, earnings history, and any money that has not been paid out yet. But if you want to make content anywhere, it is effectively a starting point of zero.

Permanent ban is also accompanied by restrictions, so that you cannot create new accounts. The system monitors items such as IP addresses and payment details to prevent banned users from returning.

Appeal process (Deactivation Appeal Form)

Do you believe you were mistakenly blocked on OnlyFans? There is an appeal process at OnlyFans. Now there is a form to request a review of your case, called a deactivation appeal form.

The appeal procedure can also take weeks or even months, and the appeal may not even require a hearing. They receive a large number of appeals and conduct a detailed review of the evidence before making their decisions.

In filing an appeal, one must give detailed reasons as to why he or she considers the decision to be wrong. Simply stating that you did nothing is insufficient; you have work to do on your side of the story and should provide specific details to support your claim.

Even if your appeal is successful, the platform may restore your account with limitations or conditions that you will need to adhere to in the future.

How to stay updated on OnlyFans policy changes

OnlyFans can alter its terms at any time, so it is essential to stay informed about changes, allowing you to secure your account.

The simplest is to just read the emails that OnlyFans sent out. Well, yes, I understand most of them are dull, but they must have this policy upgrade email. They tend to inform you in advance of changes and how they may impact your account.

Reading the actual terms of service document on their website periodically is also recommended. They change it so regularly, and sometimes the transition is not passed on through emails.

It can also be done by following OnlyFans on social media. Big policy decisions are occasionally announced by them on their official accounts, rather than being communicated via email.

Following other creators via forums, subreddits, or creator communities can also keep you up to date on how new changes can hurt your account. Other developers tend to exchange their knowledge concerning policy changes and their experiences with the system.

You should also look at the OnlyFans guidelines section regularly. This is where they explain their policies in more detail, along with examples of what can and cannot be accepted.

FAQs about OnlyFans Terms of Service

What is the Acceptable Use Policy?

The Acceptable Use Policy is part of the broader OnlyFans policy that specifically covers how you're allowed to use the platform. It includes rules about content, behaviour, and interactions with other users.

This policy covers everything from what you can post to how you can promote your account. It's designed to keep the platform safe and compliant with all relevant laws for everyone involved.

Is AI-generated content allowed?

Yes, AI-generated content is currently allowed on OnlyFans, but it must be clearly labeled as artificial. You can't use AI to create fake content of real people without permission.

The rules surrounding AI content are still evolving, so it's essential to stay informed about any changes to these policies.

How do collaborations work on OnlyFans?

Collaborations are allowed as long as all participants have verified accounts and consent to the content being posted. Both creators can feature the collaborative content on their accounts.

Ensure that everyone involved understands how the content will be used and shared. Having written agreements can help avoid problems later.

Can banned creators return to the platform?

In most cases, permanent bans are just that - permanent. However, creators can appeal their bans through the official appeal process.

Even if an appeal is successful, returning creators often face additional restrictions and closer monitoring of their accounts.

Conclusion

Look, I know this was a lot of information to digest, but understanding the OnlyFans terms of service is absolutely crucial if you want to succeed on the platform.

These rules aren't just suggestions - they're the foundation of your entire business relationship with OnlyFans.

Breaking them can cost you everything you've worked for, so it's worth taking the time to understand them properly.

The key things to remember are simple: keep your content legal and consensual, treat everyone with respect, and stay informed about policy changes.

Yes, the rules may seem strict at times, but they're in place to protect both creators and users. When you comply with the tools, you're building a sustainable business that can last for years.

Bookmark this guide, review the actual terms of service document, and don't hesitate to reach out to support if you have any questions or concerns. Your future self will thank you for taking these rules seriously from the start.