Gumroad is a service provider that offers a platform for artists, cosplayers, and creators to distribute their work and content to users for purchase and download. They cover a wide range of content, from regular works to more provocative and adult-oriented pieces (NSFW). Recently, Gumroad announced changes to their selling terms, stating a strict prohibition on selling adult content and anything related to it, including novels, printed media, audiobooks, and more. This decision was made due to the payment processors Stripe and PayPal not allowing transactions related to such content starting from March 15, 2567.
Sahil Lavingia, the founder of Gumroad, explained in an interview with TechCrunch that they were compelled to enforce these stringent terms and comply with the request, although he did not disclose which entity was pressuring them. Lavingia expressed regret at the situation, acknowledging the disappointment of artists and creators who relied on Gumroad for their livelihood. Despite this, conversations with partners have been ongoing to explore possible solutions within the constraints.
The impact of this major ban includes restrictions on profile pictures suggestive of sexual poses, lewd character modifications, explicit animation and adult content, fetishistic material, financial domination content, sexually suggestive artwork or sculptures, videos featuring nudity or lingerie, suggestive audio content, sexually explicit cartoons, cosplay imagery, suggestive boudoir photography, sexually themed 3D models, sexual advice providers, and content describing various sexual activities. However, certain content may still be sold if it complies with guidelines and is marked as NSFW.
In response to Gumroad’s enforcement, JustForFans, a platform similar to OnlyFans but with a focus on adult content, welcomed affected creators to their website. They introduced a new “Artwork” category specifically for NSFW content creators and allowed them to showcase and sell their work on their profiles.
TLDR: Gumroad bans the sale of adult content due to payment processor regulations, impacting creators who relied on the platform. JustForFans offers a solution by providing a dedicated category for NSFW artwork.
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