Age Verification & Adult Content Policy

1. Introduction

MintedModels is a modelling and portfolio platform used by models, photographers, agencies, studios, and other industry professionals. Certain areas of the platform may contain adult, glamour, or otherwise age-restricted content.

We are committed to protecting children and preventing under-18 users from accessing adult content areas of the platform.

This policy explains how Minted Models Ltd (EU) approaches age verification, age-restricted content, and user safety in accordance with applicable European and UK laws, including aspects of the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and relevant EU digital safety and data protection legislation.

2. Adult Content Access

Access to adult or explicit content areas of the platform may require users to confirm or verify that they are at least 18 years old.

Verification measures may vary depending on:

the type of content,
the user’s jurisdiction,
applicable legal requirements,
and the technologies available at the time.

MintedModels reserves the right to restrict, blur, hide, or block adult content unless appropriate age checks have been completed.

3. Accounts for Under-18 Users

MintedModels may allow users under the age of 18 to create or operate accounts for legitimate modelling, acting, fashion, commercial, or talent-related purposes where permitted by applicable law and platform rules.

Any under-18 account:

is technically restricted from accessing adult content areas and over-18 platform features,
cannot upload content into adult categories,
may require parental or guardian involvement,
and is subject to additional moderation and safeguarding measures.

Any sexualised, exploitative, indecent, or illegal imagery involving minors is strictly prohibited and may be reported to relevant authorities.

4. Age Verification Measures

To help protect age-restricted areas of the platform, MintedModels may use a range of verification or assurance methods either directly or through trusted third-party providers.

These may include:

age confirmation checks,
identity or document verification,
account monitoring,
content moderation systems,
or other age-assurance technologies considered appropriate under applicable law.

We may update or strengthen verification requirements over time as legal obligations, platform features, or industry standards evolve.

5. User Responsibilities

By using MintedModels, users confirm that:

any information they provide is accurate,
they will not attempt to bypass age restrictions,
and they will not upload illegal, prohibited, or misleading content.

Accounts suspected of:

being operated by underage users in adult areas,
providing false age information,
or breaching platform safety rules

may be suspended, restricted, or permanently removed pending review.

6. Reporting Safety Concerns

Users can report suspected illegal content or safety concerns directly through the platform using the available reporting tools.

Reports relating to child safety or potentially illegal material are treated as a high-priority moderation category.

Where required by law, MintedModels may cooperate with law enforcement, regulatory authorities, or child protection organisations.

7. Privacy & Data Protection

Any personal data processed as part of age verification or safety checks will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the EU GDPR and UK GDPR where applicable.

Where third-party verification providers are used, those providers may process verification data under their own privacy policies and security procedures.

MintedModels aims to minimise the amount of personal data retained wherever reasonably possible.

See our Privacy Policy for further information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect:

legal or regulatory developments,
changes to platform functionality,
improvements to moderation or verification systems,
or operational requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page.