Legal Compliance

18 U.S.C. § 2257

Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement

Compliance Statement

All visual content appearing on this website that depicts sexually explicit conduct was produced in compliance with the record-keeping requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and 28 C.F.R. Part 75.

Age Verification

All models, actors, and other persons who appear in any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct appearing on, or otherwise contained in, this website were over the age of eighteen (18) years at the time of the creation of such depictions. All proof of age documentation, including government-issued photo identification, is maintained and available for inspection as required by law.

Record Custodian

Records required to be maintained pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2257 are kept by the following Custodian of Records:

Velvet Lens Studios

Custodian of Records

Washington, DC

United States

legal@velvetlens.studio

Records Maintained

For each visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct, the following records are maintained:

  • The legal name, date of birth, and any aliases of each performer
  • A copy of a valid government-issued photo identification confirming the performer's age
  • The date of production of each depiction
  • The title or identifying number of each depiction, if applicable
  • A signed model release and consent form from each performer

Content on This Website

The visual content displayed on this website is used for portfolio and promotional purposes. All images are published with the informed, written consent of the individuals depicted. Some images displayed on this website are sourced from Unsplash under their free license and are used for demonstration purposes only — these images are not produced by Velvet Lens and are not subject to our 2257 record-keeping obligations.

Exemptions

Certain content on this website may be exempt from 18 U.S.C. § 2257 requirements under the provisions of 28 C.F.R. § 75.1(c), including content that does not depict sexually explicit conduct as defined by the statute. Content used solely for marketing, branding, or editorial purposes that does not depict actual sexually explicit conduct is exempt from these record-keeping requirements.

Inspection of Records

Records are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the Custodian of Records listed above, or by appointment. To schedule an inspection or for any questions regarding our 2257 compliance, please contact legal@velvetlens.studio.

Reporting Concerns

If you believe that any content on this website violates 18 U.S.C. § 2257 or any other applicable law, please contact us immediately at legal@velvetlens.studio. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.