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

[jamesalesto.livejournal.com]

It depends on what you're trying to prevent.

If you're trying to prevent a minor from using an adult's Paypal account/ credit card and filing a fraudulent chargeback, then this won't stop that. It's still fraud, and the rightful account owner will get their money back. There is no fighting that, and Paypal may set you even and eat the loss. It's a gamble.

If you're trying to prevent your local authorities from taking action against you for selling nsfw material to a minor, then this is highly dependent on where you are. Where I live if a minor claims to be an adult and purchases adult material, then I can't be held liable. That is not the same for everywhere else.