Content creation ethics
Attention loops, addiction mechanics, parasocial pressure and monetisation patterns that push both creators and viewers into unhealthy or unsafe behaviour - by design, not by accident.
Scope of this assessment area
Many of the harms on adult platforms are not bugs - they are revenue. We separate the harms caused by individual bad actors from the harms caused by platform design choices, because the remedies are very different.
What we look for
Observable patterns that trigger investigation under this area.
Criteria a platform is scored against
Each criterion is publicly defined and applied consistently across every platform we review.
Opt-in spending limits
User-set monthly cap, enforced at the payment layer.
Transparent cost displays
Live running total of session spend.
Meaningful refund policy
Published, time-bound, with a real human review path.
Mental-health touchpoints
In-product links to relevant support, not just compliance text.
Performer working-hour signalling
Visible indication of how long a performer has been live.
If you are affected - what to do first
Sequential, low-risk actions you can take right now.
Set a hard card limit
Bank-level monthly cap; do not rely on the platform's own limit.
Request full spending history
You are entitled to it; the format itself often tells you a story.
Cancel in writing
Email the support address; do not rely on the in-product cancel button alone.
Contact a support helpline
Problem-spending lines exist in most countries and are confidential.
Have evidence in this area?
Submit confidentially - encrypted at rest, named reviewers only, you can submit anonymously.