Age Verification Policy

1. AGE REQUIREMENT

This age requirement applies to:

• Viewing any content on the website
• Making purchases
• Creating an account (if applicable)
• Accessing previews or free content
• Communicating with us through any channel

No exceptions are made for this requirement, regardless of local jurisdiction or parental consent.

2. VERIFICATION PROCESS

Age Gate:

Upon first visiting our website, all users must pass through an age verification screen that:

• Clearly states the 18+ requirement
• Requires explicit confirmation of age
• Provides an option to exit if under 18
• Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
• Discloses that content includes AI-generated imagery

Cookie-Based Verification:

Once you confirm you are 18 or older:

• A cookie is stored on your device for 30 days
• You won't see the age gate again during this period
• Cookie deletion requires re-verification
• Private/incognito browsing requires verification each time

Payment Verification:

When making a purchase, PayPal's age requirements (18+) provide additional verification through:

• Account holder must be 18+
• Credit card ownership requirements
• Payment method verification

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR AGE RESTRICTION

Our age restriction is based on multiple legal frameworks:

International Standards:

• Convention on the Rights of the Child - Protects minors from harmful content
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - U.S. law protecting children under 13
• GDPR - European data protection with special provisions for minors

Australian Law:

• Classification Act 1995 - Regulates adult content
• Crimes Act 1958 - Prohibits exposing minors to indecent material
• Online Safety Act 2021 - Protects children from harmful online content

Adult Content Standards:

As a platform featuring adult-oriented imagery, we adhere to:

• Industry best practices for age verification
• Payment processor requirements (PayPal 18+ policy)
• Hosting provider terms of service
• International content rating standards

4. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By clicking "YES, I'M 18 OR OLDER" on our age gate, you represent and warrant that:

1. Age Confirmation: You are at least 18 years of age
2. Legal Capacity: You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
3. Jurisdiction Compliance: Viewing adult content is legal in your location
4. Voluntary Access: You are accessing this site of your own free will
5. Not Offended: You are not offended by adult content
6. Understanding: You understand the nature of the content
7. Responsibility: You take full responsibility for your access
8. Truthfulness: All information provided is accurate

5. PARENTAL CONTROLS & RESPONSIBILITY

Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring and restricting minors' internet access.

Recommended Parental Control Tools:

• Operating System Controls:
  • Windows Family Safety
  • macOS Screen Time
  • iOS Restrictions
  • Android Family Link
• Browser Controls:
  • Google Safe Search
  • Microsoft Family Features
  • Browser extensions for filtering
• Third-Party Software:
  • Net Nanny
  • Qustodio
  • Norton Family
  • Kaspersky Safe Kids

Content Labeling:

Our website is labeled and tagged to be recognized by parental control software:

• RTA (Restricted To Adults) label
• Meta tags for adult content filtering
• ICRA (Internet Content Rating Association) labels
• SafeSurf ratings

6. DETECTION & ENFORCEMENT

We employ multiple measures to detect and prevent minor access:

Technical Measures:

• Mandatory age gate on first visit
• Cookie-based verification tracking
• Payment age verification (18+ for PayPal)
• Device fingerprinting
• Behavioral analysis

Policy Measures:

• Clear Terms of Service regarding age
• Prominent warnings and disclaimers
• Cooperation with law enforcement
• Immediate account termination for violations

If We Discover Minor Access:

If we become aware that a minor has accessed our site:

• Immediate IP ban and access termination
• Deletion of any account or personal information
• Reporting to appropriate authorities if required
• Cooperation with parents/guardians and law enforcement

7. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION

For Users Who Lie About Age:

• Immediate permanent ban
• Forfeiture of all purchases without refund
• Potential legal action
• Reporting to authorities if applicable

For Adults Who Allow Minor Access:

Adults who knowingly allow minors to access our site may face:

• Criminal charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor
• Child endangerment charges
• Civil liability
• Permanent ban from our platform

Legal Ramifications:

Depending on jurisdiction, providing false age information or facilitating minor access to adult content may result in:

• Criminal prosecution
• Fines and penalties
• Civil lawsuits
• Investigation by child protection services

8. REPORTING MINOR ACCESS

If you become aware of a minor accessing our website, please report it immediately:

How to Report:

• Contact Us: Via our Contact Page
• Telegram: @Bella_foxxy
• WhatsApp: +61 424 426 430

Information to Include:

• Description of the situation
• Any usernames or account information
• Evidence of minor access (screenshots, etc.)
• Your contact information

We take all reports seriously and will investigate immediately.

Law Enforcement:

For serious violations or child endangerment, contact:

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: CyberTipline.org
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov
• Australian Federal Police: afp.gov.au
• Local Police: Emergency services

9. INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE

We comply with age verification requirements in multiple jurisdictions:

United States:

• 18 U.S.C. § 2257 (age verification for adult content)
• State-specific age of majority laws
• Communications Decency Act provisions

European Union:

• GDPR provisions for minors (under 16 in most countries)
• Audiovisual Media Services Directive
• Country-specific age verification requirements

United Kingdom:

• Digital Economy Act age verification requirements
• Online Safety Bill provisions
• BBFC age rating standards

Australia:

• Classification Act 1995
• Online Safety Act 2021
• State and territory regulations

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

While we implement age verification measures, we cannot guarantee 100% prevention of minor access.

We are not liable for:

• Minors who provide false age information
• Adults who share their access with minors
• Circumvention of age verification systems
• Failure of parental control software
• Lack of parental supervision

Parents and guardians bear ultimate responsibility for monitoring and controlling minors' internet access.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about our Age Verification Policy:

• Contact Page: bellasecret.online/contact
• Telegram: @Bella_foxxy
• WhatsApp: +61 424 426 430

For reporting violations or concerns about minor access, use the same contact methods. We respond to all reports within 24 hours.