Compliance Guide for Starz and Fanz

Fanz™ Unlimited Network (FUN) L.L.C. Official Legal Compliance Handbook

Effective Date: 10/24/2024
Last Updated: 2/07/2025

This document serves as the comprehensive legal framework for Fanz™ Unlimited Network (FUN) L.L.C., covering user agreements, content moderation, copyright compliance, data retention, and applicable laws. It ensures full compliance with U.S., EU, and international regulations while protecting the rights of Fanz members and Content Stars.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.         User Agreements & Contracts

o   1.1 Fanz™ Unlimited Network (FUN) L.L.C. User Agreement

2.       Content Moderation & Enforcement

o   2.1 Prohibited Content Policy (CSAM, Bestiality, Human Trafficking, Copyright Violations, etc.)

o   2.2 DMCA Copyright Infringement Takedown Policy

3.        Data Retention, Deletion & Security Compliance

o   3.1 Data Retention & Deletion Policy

o   3.2 Legal Hold & Investigation Protocol

o   3.3 Retention & Deletion Email Notifications

4.       Legal Compliance & References

o   4.1 U.S. Laws & Regulations (DMCA, FTC Act, CCPA, COPPA, etc.)

o   4.2 European Union Laws (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, Digital Services Act, etc.)

o   4.3 International Copyright & Data Protection Treaties


SECTION 1: USER AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS

1.1 Fanz™ Unlimited Network (FUN) L.L.C. User Agreement

This Agreement is legally binding under:

  • Contract Law of the State of Wyoming, United States

  • Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) (15 U.S.C. Chapter 96)

  • Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA)

User Responsibilities
Users must:

  • Provide accurate information during registration.

  • Adhere to content and behavior policies set forth by FUN.

  • Understand that violation of terms can result in immediate suspension or legal action.

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

  • Mandatory Arbitration Clause: Users waive their right to sue in public court and must resolve disputes via arbitration.

  • Class Action Waiver: Users cannot file class-action lawsuits against FUN.

  • Governing Jurisdiction: All arbitration will take place in Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.


SECTION 2: CONTENT MODERATION & ENFORCEMENT

2.1 Prohibited Content Policy

Illegal & Restricted Content Categories The following content is strictly prohibited on any FUN platform:

  • Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) – Violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A (Federal Law).

  • Bestiality – Violation of U.S. Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act, 18 U.S.C. § 48.

  • Revenge Porn / Non-Consensual Intimate Media – Violation of 47 U.S.C. § 230 (SAFE SEX Act).

  • Human Trafficking / Exploitation – Violation of Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), 22 U.S.C. § 7102.

2.2 DMCA Copyright Infringement Takedown Policy

Legal Basis for Copyright Enforcement

  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512

  • Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

DMCA Takedown Process

1.         Receipt of Complaint – Must include signature, copyrighted work identification, location of infringing material, and legal statement of good faith.

2.       Content Removal – FUN must disable access within 24 hours of a valid claim.

3.        User Notification & Counter-Notification Process – Users have 10 days to respond before content is permanently removed.


SECTION 3: DATA RETENTION, DELETION & SECURITY COMPLIANCE

3.1 Data Retention & Deletion Policy

Data Type

Retention Period

Legal Reference

User Agreements

5 years after termination

GDPR, CCPA

Billing Records

7 years

IRS Tax Compliance

Removed Content (Forensic Records)

10 years

Law Enforcement Requirement

3.2 Legal Hold & Investigation Protocol

  • Legal Holds Prevent Data Deletion During Investigations.

  • Only the Legal Team Can Remove a Hold.

3.3 Retention & Deletion Email Notifications

  • 1-Year Retention Review Notification: Users are informed about data retention policies.

  • Final Deletion Notice (30-Day Warning): Users are notified before their data is permanently deleted.

  • Legal Hold Notification: Users are informed if their data is under legal hold and cannot be deleted.


SECTION 4: LEGAL COMPLIANCE & REFERENCES

4.1 U.S. Laws & Regulations

  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Section 1798.105

  • Child Online Protection Act (COPA), 47 U.S.C. § 231

4.2 European Union Laws

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Article 17 (Right to Erasure)

  • EU Digital Services Act (DSA), 2022/2065

4.3 International Copyright & Data Protection Treaties

  • Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

  • ISO 27001 Information Security Management Standard


Joshua B. Stone
Fanz™ Unlimited Network LLC
President & CEO
Last Revised: 2/07/2025

 

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