I have a question about making a T.O.S (Term of Service)

[yarbro.livejournal.com]

Please let me know if this is off topic, but I need advice.

So, I am writing my Term of Service. One of the policy is the client must be 18 years or older in order do a commission (Both for adult and non adult theme). I really want to protect myself and client from legal issues. I am considering asking proof of ID, such like a driver license before I can accept thier commission.

My question, is asking proof of ID reasonable? Or will that be a privacy issue? Or am I breaking a fedral or state law that I may not be aware of?

Thanks!

-Yarbro

Comments

[gatekat.livejournal.com]

I can't comment on the legality but it is a rare thing to ask for and will definitely cost you customers. With all the identity theft issues in the news the idea of sending an image of my ID to a stranger is not something I'm willing to do.

It also won't help with the primary source of trouble -- kids using parental accounts. They can take the ID just as easily as the credit card. Since you don't have anything to compare it to how would it prove the person you are talking to is the person on the ID?