> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.onlyvibe.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Age Verification

> How age verification works on onlyvibe — who needs it, what it checks, and how it protects the community

onlyvibe is an adult platform. Age verification ensures that explicit content is only accessible to users who are 18 or older.

## Who needs age verification

| User type                         | When verification is required                |
| --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Fans viewing explicit content** | Before enabling "All content" in preferences |
| **Real creators**                 | Before publishing any content                |
| **AI creators**                   | Before publishing explicit characters        |

<Info>
  Users who only browse SFW and suggestive content do not need to complete age verification. It is only required to access explicit content or to create on the platform.
</Info>

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Trigger">
    Age verification is prompted when a user attempts to:

    * Enable "All content" in their content preferences
    * Sign up as a creator
    * Publish an explicit AI character
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm age">
    The user confirms they are 18 years or older. This is a self-declaration step.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verification applied">
    Once confirmed, the user's account is marked as age-verified. This unlocks:

    * Access to explicit content in the discover feed and search
    * Ability to interact with explicit AI characters
    * Creator publishing capabilities
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Content gating layers

Age verification is one layer in onlyvibe's content gating system:

| Layer                      | Purpose                                                               |
| -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Content classification** | Every piece of content gets an NSFW level (SFW, Suggestive, Explicit) |
| **User preferences**       | Users choose what content levels they want to see                     |
| **Age verification**       | Required before enabling explicit content                             |

These layers work together to ensure users only see content they've opted into.

### What each preference level requires

| Preference Setting                  | Age Verification Required |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **SFW only**                        | No                        |
| **SFW + Suggestive**                | No                        |
| **All content** (includes explicit) | Yes                       |

## Creator verification

All creators — both real and AI — must be age-verified before publishing. This is separate from the [verified badge](/real/profile-setup) process, which confirms creator identity.

| Verification type                         | Purpose                                    | Who needs it                                      |
| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Age verification**                      | Confirms user is 18+                       | All creators and users accessing explicit content |
| **Creator verification** (verified badge) | Confirms creator identity and authenticity | Real creators who want a verified badge           |

## Privacy

<Info>
  Age verification data is handled with strict privacy protections. onlyvibe does not store identity documents or share verification status with other users. Your verification status is only used internally to determine content access.
</Info>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I browse without age verification?">
    Yes. You can browse all SFW and suggestive content without verification. Age verification is only required to access explicit content.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is age verification permanent?">
    Yes. Once verified, your account remains verified. You do not need to re-verify.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I'm under 18?">
    Users under 18 cannot access explicit content or create on onlyvibe. Attempting to bypass age verification is a violation of our terms of service.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does age verification affect my content preferences?">
    Age verification unlocks the option to enable "All content" in your preferences. You can still choose to view only SFW or SFW + Suggestive content even after verification.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Content Guidelines" icon="book-open" href="/policies/content-guidelines">
    What's allowed at each content level.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Moderation System" icon="shield-check" href="/policies/moderation">
    How content classification and gating work.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>