About Jim Boyd Expertise I have been involved with the Adult Entertainment Industry for 16 years as a Producer of Adult Films. I can answer questions related to every aspect of this business including Production, Post-production, and Casting. To date my company has produced 324 Adult Films and designed more than 8,000 Adult Websites for various clients. My success in the Industry has achieved recognition if the form of two AVN awards and three F.A.M.E. award nominations.
** I DO NOT answer questions related to Gay/Transsexual porn, or the production of Adult Material outside of the United States**
Experience
Experience in the area:
More than 15 years working in every aspect of the Adult Industry.
Education/Credentials:
BS in Business Administration, MA in Film/Production
Awards and Honors:
Honored recipient of two AVNs. Two time F.A.M.E. award nominee
Organizations:
Proud member of The Free Speech Coalition, and The 1st Amendment Protection Group.
Adult Film - Porn In Georgia, my wife and I are the 'stars'
Expert: Jim Boyd - 5/28/2008
Question QUESTION: If my wife and I are the 'stars' of our little website - other than the occasional friend of hers that helps out, are we goign to be arrested? We're not paying anyone but ourselves. We're not sure if we should spend more money on a attorney or not (I kmnow that sounds stupid), because we've already spent a lot of money getting the content and site setup. We're planning to go live with the site in a few days...
Any help here would be great!
Thanks!
Playful
ANSWER:
I would strongly recommend that you talk to an Attorney before going live.
Despite the fact that no money changes hands in respect to “guest” talent on your site, there are many other legal issues that need to be addressed. Most important of these are the Federal Regulations (USC Title 18 Section 2257 and CFR Title 28 Part 75) that apply to ALL Adult Material, including Adult Websites. There are also local obscenity ordnances, model releases, privacy agreements, terms of use statements, and a few dozen other legalities that you are probably not aware of.
Do not let yourself be fooled into thinking that just because you are not paying your “guest” talent, that you have found away around your States prostitution and pandering laws. Those legal loopholes work both ways, and most States, simply operating a “for profit” website puts you in violation of these laws.
Do yourself a Favor and get some serious legal Advice BEFORE you go live with your site. Not doing so will probably land you in a world of legal hurt. The Adult business is littered with legal issues that can lead to huge fines and possible jail time for even the smallest of violations. It is definitely NOT something you should attempt without sound legal assistance.
Jim Boyd
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QUESTION: Wow - that's great information - I'm glad I stopped in here and asked my question.
Another quick one - if we don't have any guest talent at all, and it's only my wife and I - does that change anything?
Regards,
Playful
Answer Limiting, the site’s content to only images/video of you and your wife would probably allow you avoid any chance of getting into trouble on the grounds of prostitution or pandering. However you will still be required to comply with the Federal Laws I mentioned previously, and any local ordnances that pertain to such material.
Again….I strongly recommend that you talk to a qualified Attorney before proceeding.
