18 U.S.C. § 2257 Compliance
Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement
Last Updated: January 2026Compliance Statement
BabesAndBitches.net is committed to full compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and 28 C.F.R. Part 75, which require producers of actual sexually explicit content to maintain records demonstrating that all performers were at least 18 years of age at the time of production.
Our Commitment: All visual depictions of actual sexually explicit conduct appearing on this Website were produced in full compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and its regulations. All performers depicted were at least 18 years of age at the time of production.
About 18 U.S.C. § 2257
18 U.S.C. § 2257 is a United States federal law that requires producers of actual sexually explicit material to maintain records documenting that performers were at least 18 years of age at the time of production. The law aims to combat child pornography by ensuring proper age verification.
Content Classification
The content appearing on BabesAndBitches.net falls into the following categories:
Third-Party Produced Content
Content produced by third-party studios and photographers who maintain their own 2257 records. The original producer is the primary record keeper for such content.
Licensed Content
Content licensed from studios and networks who warrant compliance with 2257 requirements and maintain appropriate records at their designated locations.
Exempt Content 2257A
Content that does not depict "actual sexually explicit conduct" as defined by the statute, including non-explicit nudity and simulated content.
User-Submitted Content
For any user-submitted content, we require certification of age verification and 2257 compliance from the submitting party before publication.
Custodian of Records
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and 28 C.F.R. Part 75, the following is the designated Custodian of Records for content produced by BabesAndBitches.net:
Third-Party Content: For content not produced by BabesAndBitches.net, 2257 records are maintained by the original producers. The records custodian information for such content is typically displayed with the content or available through the original producer's website.
Secondary Producer Status
To the extent that BabesAndBitches.net is a "secondary producer" under 18 U.S.C. § 2257(h)(2)(B), we maintain records as required by law. A secondary producer is defined as a person who:
- Did not actually film or create the original content;
- Publishes, reproduces, or reissues the content; or
- Inserts content into a publication, website, or other medium.
As a secondary producer, we rely on certifications and records maintained by the primary producers of the content we display.
Exemptions
Certain content on this Website may be exempt from 2257 requirements under 18 U.S.C. § 2257A, including but not limited to:
- Visual depictions that do not portray "actual sexually explicit conduct" as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2256(2)(A)
- Content produced before November 1, 1990
- Content where the producer has a reasonable basis to believe all performers are adults
- Non-explicit nudity and artistic nude photography
- Simulated sexual conduct in which actual penetration does not occur
Our Verification Process
BabesAndBitches.net is committed to ensuring all performers depicted on our Website are adults. Our verification process includes:
- Source Verification: We only work with reputable studios and photographers who warrant 2257 compliance
- Documentation Review: For directly produced content, we maintain copies of government-issued photo identification
- Age Certification: All content partners must certify that performers were 18+ at time of production
- Record Maintenance: All required records are maintained at the custodian address listed above
- Removal Policy: Any content found to potentially involve underage performers is immediately removed and reported to authorities
Reporting Concerns
If you have any concerns about the age of any performer depicted on this Website, or believe that content may violate 18 U.S.C. § 2257 or any other law, please contact us immediately:
- Email: compliance@babesandbitches.net
- Contact Form: Submit a Report
All reports will be investigated promptly, and content will be removed pending investigation if there is any reasonable doubt about compliance.
Report to Authorities: If you believe you have encountered child sexual abuse material (CSAM), please report it immediately to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline and/or local law enforcement.
Legal Notice
This 2257 compliance statement is provided in good faith to comply with United States federal law. The information provided herein is subject to change as required by law or regulation.
Nothing in this statement shall be construed as an admission that any content on this Website is subject to 2257 record-keeping requirements if such content is otherwise exempt under applicable law.
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