Sources &
References
Index.

Creator payout rate (80%), processing fee structure, payout schedule, and content policy documentation.

Token payout rates (5¢/token standard, tiers up to 6¢), affiliate programme (20% rev-share), fan club and clip store features.

90% payout rate, bi-weekly schedule, $20 Paxum minimum, June 2025 policy changes to Snapchat monetisation.

Token rates, MFC Share clip store 60% payout, profile HTML/CSS customisation documentation.

Token payout structure, premium show rates, geo-blocking features, content policy.

80% payout on subscriptions and custom content, 60% on clip store, inclusive content policies across niches.

Gold credit system ($25 = 25 Gold), white-label affiliate distribution network, stricter verification requirements, public filming restrictions.

Flexible adult content policies relative to OnlyFans, payout structure and fan engagement features.

New 10% flat fee structure introduced August 2025 (previously tiered), adult content behind paywall policy, strong API access.

Allowed HTML tags on Chaturbate bios (a, p, i, strong, b, u, ul, ol, li, h1–h3, img, font, br), inline CSS restrictions, MFC separate HTML+CSS box install paths.

Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act / Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act. Combined bill signed April 11 2018. Amended Section 230 Communications Decency Act, creating civil and criminal liability for platforms hosting content facilitating trafficking.

Civil liberties analysis of FOSTA-SESTA's impact on free speech and sex worker safety online.

Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act. Introduced perennially since 2020. Would condition Section 230 protections on compliance with government-approved scanning practices.

Electronic Frontier Foundation analysis of EARN IT's encryption and free speech implications.

Senate bill targeting minors' access to online platforms. ACLU analysis of overbroad provisions that could restrict adult content platforms.

Regulation (EU) 2022/2065. 2024–2026 rollout. Requires large platforms to conduct risk assessments for illegal content, including exploitation. Ofcom acting as UK enforcement body for OSA parallels.

Passed 2023. Ofcom issuing Codes of Practice including age verification requirements for adult content platforms, 2025–26 implementation timeline.

Adult industry trade association. Primary source for industry legislative responses, creator rights documentation, and age verification impact statements.

Academic and legal commentary on sex work legislation globally. Referenced for comparative law analysis.

Organisation documenting real-world harms of FOSTA-SESTA on sex workers' safety and income.

Civic tool for contacting elected representatives, used in the action centre for advocacy scripts.

Official contact tool for all US senators, linked from the action centre.

International membership network. Published position papers on criminalisation, health, and human rights cited throughout the advocacy section.

UN agency. Position on decriminalisation and health outcomes cited for global policy context.

2016 policy resolution calling for decriminalisation. Cited for international human rights framing.

World Health Organization guidance on HIV prevention and health services for sex workers.

Documentation of human rights abuses related to criminalisation laws globally.

US-based community organisation. Primary source for US-specific rights resources and safety information.

San Francisco-based peer-run health clinic. Source for occupational health guidance referenced in safety sections.

Research collective. Referenced for digital safety and platform policy impact studies.

Primary source for New Zealand decriminalisation model documentation.

Official specs for webcam sensor size, resolution, frame rates, and autofocus capabilities.

Elgato Facecam sensor specs, Cam Link 4K capture card compatibility documentation.

STARVIS sensor low-light performance, 4K video capabilities, autofocus specifications for mirrorless cameras used in streaming setups.

Condenser microphone specifications, polar patterns, USB connectivity documentation.

Interactive toy connection guides, tipping integration documentation, OBS overlay compatibility, and Lovense Connect app information.

Information on safe vs. unsafe toy materials (silicone, ABS, TPE/TPR) sourced from sex educator and medical reference publications, including Epiphora and The Pleasure Chest's material guides.

Affiliate and referral programme structures for OnlyFans, Chaturbate, ManyVids, LoyalFans, and Fansly sourced from each platform's creator/affiliate centre pages.

Scene/source system, video and audio settings, encoder options, stream key configuration, filters, virtual camera, and hotkeys. All OBS-specific feature descriptions derive from official docs.

Recommended bitrate, resolution, and RTMP endpoint settings for Chaturbate streams. Referenced in the "Stream Settings by Platform" chapter.

Key light, fill light, and back/hair light positioning is a standard cinematography technique. Referenced from video production education resources including B&H Explora and No Film School.

All 16 fonts recommended in the Typography Toolkit (Playfair Display, Cormorant Garamond, Bebas Neue, Lato, Nunito, DM Mono, etc.) are sourced from Google Fonts under open-source licences.

Complementary (180°), triadic (120°), analogous (±30°), split-complementary, and tetradic (90°) harmony algorithms used in the Colour Wheel tool are standard colour theory, as documented in academic and design references including Josef Albers' Interaction of Color and Adobe Color theory guides.

Official DMCA designated agent directory and takedown procedure documentation. The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512) governs the takedown process implemented in the dashboard.

The DMCA dashboard uses Firecrawl's API for content scanning and URL monitoring functionality.

Income tracker tax rate guidance (15.3% self-employment tax, 25–30% total estimated bracket) referenced from IRS Publication 334 (Tax Guide for Small Business) and IRS Schedule SE documentation.

Primary reference for AVN's role as the leading US adult trade publication (est. 1983), the AVN Awards structure, and the Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE). Wikipedia entry cites The New York Times describing AVN as "the Billboard of the adult industry."

XBIZ World Magazine, XBIZ Premiere Magazine, and XMAs (formerly XBIZ Awards, renamed 2025) structure and categories. Conference calendar including XBIZ Miami (XMA Creator Awards), XBIZ LA, and XBIZ Amsterdam.

Official XMA Creator Awards documentation. Confirms the 2026 XMAs had 2,201 nominees across 120 categories. Source for XMA Creator Awards categories covering cam models, clip artists, and premium social media personalities.

Source for XBIZ Amsterdam merging with X3 Expo format (September 10–13, 2026), multi-floor venue description, speed networking sessions, XMA Europa Awards, and past attendee country count (40+).

Source confirming XBIZ Miami hosts the XMA Creator Awards and focus on independent digital creators including cam models and clip artists.

Cam-model-focused trade magazine. Source for publication format, interview style (Q&A with working models), and regional focus on Eastern Europe and independent creators. Issue 34 referenced for current publication status.

Digital publication focused on cam and creator economy strategy. Source for editorial focus on fan engagement, content monetisation, and platform policy coverage.

B2B trade journal for the European erotic and adult entertainment industry. Source for print run (5,000), distribution territory (Europe with North America/Asia coverage), and monthly publication cadence.

Source confirming Live Cam Awards as "the first awards show dedicated to the Live Cam Industry." Categories and eligibility structure sourced from official site.

Source for Twitter/X-based fan nomination process, requirement to follow @CammyAwards for nominations to count, and cross-promotion with AltAwards.

Source for Bucharest Summit as Europe's largest webcam industry conference, awards gala structure, and June 2025 dates. Eurorgazm Magazine coverage confirmed June 3–5 2025 dates.

Source for 10th edition attendance (5,542 attendees, 120+ sponsors), confirmed 2026 dates (May 2–5, Cali), and presale availability. BCAMS Magazine coverage of Lalexpo Cali 2025 cross-referenced.

Source for AltStar Awards categories (Best Cam Model, Best Clip Artist, Fan Favourite Cam Duo, Best Inked Clip Artist, Best Goth/Alt). Streamate's 2025 nominee list used to confirm active category structure.

Source confirming XMAs/XBIZ Awards nomination process: "nominations are submitted by clients, and the winners are voted for by XBIZ staff, industry colleagues and participating organizations." Founded 2003.

Source for: 501(c)(3) status, 600+ registered therapists across 5 continents in 19 languages, 12,000+ industry workers supported, 79% of donations spent on therapy/programs, free therapy access, and conference presence at AVN, XBIZ Miami, XBIZ Amsterdam, and Bucharest Summit. "Wellbeing by PS" corporate programme announced February 17, 2026.

Secondary source confirming founding date (April 2018), founder (Leya Tanit), and the practice of bringing therapists to the AVN Awards for free walk-in sessions.

Used as a research source to understand the range of awards a working cam model can accumulate (AVN, XBIZ, AltStar, AltPorn, ManyVids, Cammy Awards) and the accessibility of these awards to independent performers. Confirms multi-award career paths are realistic for dedicated independent models.

IndustryHub is a independently produced educational resource for adult content creators. Content is researched from a combination of official platform documentation, public legislative records, peer-reviewed and expert publications, and established industry community sources.

Platform data (fees, payout rates, features) is verified directly from each platform's official creator documentation where possible. Where official documentation is absent or ambiguous, figures are cross-referenced with multiple community sources and marked accordingly. Platform policies change frequently — users should always verify current terms directly with each platform.

Legislative information reflects the status of bills and laws as understood at the time of writing (early 2026). Bill statuses change — links to official congress.gov and parliament records are provided for current status.

Advocacy organisation listings reflect each organisation's publicly stated mission. Inclusion does not imply editorial endorsement of all positions held by listed organisations.

Equipment pricing is approximate and varies by region and retailer. No affiliate relationships exist with any hardware manufacturers. Some platform links may include referral components — these are disclosed where applicable.

This project does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Consult qualified professionals for decisions in those areas.