What Pornhub bans, in its own words

What Pornhub bans

Banned means the terms prohibit it, or a general ban clearly covers it. Where the terms don't name the category, my note under the quote says so.

• Fecal content

  Involves feces of any kind or vomit with solid contents. Source Feces of any kind banned.

• Family-role roleplay

  Depicts, role-plays, or implies incest, including sexual activity between individuals presented as biological or adoptive family members. Source Roleplay banned; step-relations are not named either way.

• Age-regression roleplay (adults)

  Depicts, role-plays, implies, or references any adult performer as being under eighteen (18) years of age or includes the use of underage paraphernalia. Source Age-implying roleplay banned.

What Pornhub restricts

Restricted means the terms limit it: they ban some forms of it, or allow it only under conditions. Anything the quote doesn't cover is not addressed, which is not the same as allowed.

• Blood (real or simulated)

  Features blood resulting from inflicted bodily harm Source Only blood from inflicted bodily harm is named as banned; other blood not addressed.

• Induced vomiting (emesis)

  Involves feces of any kind or vomit with solid contents. Source Ban is limited to vomit containing solid matter.

• Full restraint during sex

  consent to continued participation must be clearly determinable from the material itself Source Restraints that prevent speaking or moving are allowed only if ongoing consent is visible.

• Alcohol or drugs on camera

  Persons appearing drugged, incapacitated, or intoxicated** involved in sexual acts Source Intoxication includes alcohol; the guidelines also ban use of 'certain drugs'. Non-sexual use not addressed.

• Abduction or CNC roleplay

  Depictions of non-consensual sexual activity*, including coerced or forced sexual acts, rape, or sexual assault Source Simulated non-consent is banned; the same policy allows dominance scenes where consent is clear. Kidnapping not named.

• Hypnosis or mind-control themes

  Realistic depictions of spellbound, mesmerized, or possessed performers engaged in or subjected to sexual acts. Source Realistic depictions banned; non-realistic or consent-clear versions are not addressed.

What Pornhub doesn't mention

The published terms say nothing about these. Silence is not permission: a platform can still remove content under a general clause, or under rules that aren't on its public pages.

• Menstruation
• Lactation
• Urination
• Urination on a partner
• Urine consumption
• Breath play or choking
• Fisting
• Weapons (real or prop)
• Diaper or ABDL content
• Oversized or fantasy toys

Practical rules on Pornhub

My summary of the platform's own wording. I'm not a lawyer, so read the source before you rely on it, and confirm payout terms in your dashboard.

Adding a co-performer

Model Program page says a co-performer agreement is required when others appear and may be requested; terms require government photo ID and releases for all appearing. Source

Outside links and watermarks

Unauthorized advertising or promotional material is banned; links and watermarks to other sites are not specifically addressed. Source

Creator payout share

Modelhub: 65% of sales (stated as 80% of net revenue minus processing fees); 80% of tips and Fan Clubs; free-video ad share 80%+. Some figures on that page date from 2018. Source

Payout schedule and minimum

Monthly, minimum $100 withdrawal with carry-over; terms say payment within ten business days after month end. Source

What Pornhub's terms say about the deal

From my comparison of platform terms. I finished reading Pornhub's pages on November 11, 2026. Each line says what the words say, not whether a court would enforce them. I'm not a lawyer.

• License to your content: Limited in time

  licenses granted by you in video Content you submit to this Website terminate within a commercially reasonable time after you remove or delete your Content Source The grant is called perpetual, but the same paragraph says the license in videos ends within a commercially reasonable time after you remove them. The license in comments is perpetual and irrevocable.

• Your content or name in promotion: Allows it

  may make use of your Content for promotional or commercial purposes and to render the services pursuant to these Terms of Services Source The terms say the site and its successors and affiliates may use the creator's Content for promotional or commercial purposes, with no consent step stated.

• After you delete or leave: Ends after a period

  licenses granted by you in video Content you submit to this Website terminate within a commercially reasonable time after you remove or delete your Content Source The license in videos ends within a commercially reasonable time after you remove them. The site may keep server copies it does not display. The license in comments is perpetual and irrevocable. Deleted content may remain in archives.

• Suspending or ending your account: For any reason

  We may terminate these Terms of Service for any or no reason at any time by notifying you Source The operator may terminate the Terms for any or no reason at any time, by notice on the site, by email or by any other method of communication.

• Unpaid balance: May keep or withhold it

  forfeit all accrued or pending earnings, cancel all current or pending payouts, terminate your account Source If the operator finds the creator broke the Terms or a warranty was untrue, it may treat as forfeited accrued or pending earnings and cancel pending payouts, and may withhold payments indefinitely for violations or third-party claims.

• Changing the terms: Advance notice promised

  we will give you reasonable, advance notice in a transparent manner, in text form Source Amendments come with reasonable advance notice in text form, such as a pop-up or email; users are deemed to agree unless they object in writing before the effective date.

• Disputes: Arbitration

  through binding and final arbitration instead of through court proceedings. Source Users located in the US resolve disputes by binding AAA arbitration before a single arbitrator with a class and representative action waiver; governing law is Cyprus, with exclusive venue in a court in Limassol, Cyprus. Arbitration applies to users in the United States only.

• Time limit to bring a claim: Terms say one year

  MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES Source The terms say a user's claims must be started within one year.

No clear answer in the pages I read: AI training on your content; Chargebacks and refunds; Inactive accounts and unclaimed earnings. That is not a promise either way.

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