U.S.C. § 2257 Record-Keeping & Compliance Policy
Last updated: August 04, 2026
1. Purpose & Legal Framework
Growfluencer Services LLC is committed to full compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and 28 C.F.R. Part 75, which establish federal record-keeping, age-verification, and labeling requirements for producers of visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct.
This policy outlines the procedures Growfluencer Services LLC maintains to ensure that all applicable content on its platform complies with these requirements.
2. Applicability
Growfluencer Services LLC operates a digital platform that facilitates AI-generated and creator-published content distributed via Telegram. Where content qualifies as covered material under 18 U.S.C. § 2257, Growfluencer Services LLC ensures appropriate compliance measures are in place.
Growfluencer Services LLC acts as a secondary producer, as defined under the statute, and does not produce physical recordings or host content involving real minors.
3. Age Verification & Identity Confirmation
To comply with § 2257 requirements:
- All creators must complete identity and age verification prior to being permitted to publish monetized content or receive payouts.
- Creators are required to submit valid, government-issued photo identification confirming they are 18 years of age or older.
- Identity information is reviewed to ensure authenticity and consistency with the creator’s account.
No creator is permitted to publish content until verification is successfully completed.
4. Prohibition of Minors
Growfluencer Services LLC strictly prohibits:
- Any content involving minors
- Any depiction that suggests, represents, or implies a minor
- Any content that violates federal or state child protection laws
Any violation results in immediate account termination and escalation in accordance with legal obligations.
5. Record-Keeping Requirements
In accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257:
- Records verifying the identity and age of creators are securely maintained.
- Records are retained for the legally required period.
- Records are stored securely with restricted access and are available for inspection by authorized government officials upon lawful request.
6. Labeling & Producer Statements
Where applicable, Growfluencer Services LLC ensures that required § 2257 compliance statements are made available and that records identify:
- The entity responsible for record maintenance
- The location where records are kept
These disclosures are maintained internally and provided as required by law.
7. Content Monitoring & Enforcement
Growfluencer Services LLC supplements record-keeping obligations with:
- Ongoing content moderation
- Automated and manual review processes
- Immediate enforcement actions for policy violations
Content or accounts that raise compliance concerns are suspended pending investigation.
8. Cooperation with Authorities
Growfluencer Services LLC cooperates fully with lawful requests from U.S. and international authorities related to § 2257 compliance, child protection, and related matters.
9. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed periodically and updated to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, or platform operations.