Clips4Sale has restricted access to its platform for users in Alabama following the passage of state legislation that introduces new compliance requirements for adult content platforms, according to a post on X from adult creator Krystal Davis, who shared a screen grab of an email from the company. In the email, the company said it made the decision after determining it could not meet the requirements of Alabama House Bill 164 without significant operational changes.
Clips4Sale is one of the largest online marketplaces for adult video content, operating since 2003 with over 100,000 content creators selling fetish and niche video clips. The platform allows performers to upload and sell custom content directly to consumers, taking a percentage of sales while providing hosting and payment processing services.
The law requires notarized consent documentation for performers on adult platforms. Clips4Sale said it opted to block access for Alabama-based users while reviewing its options to remain compliant with state regulations.
“Our goal is to remain compliant with state regulations while continuing to protect creators, performers, and the long-term stability of the platform,” the company said in a notice to creators.
Adult performers have criticized the legislation, saying it appears to misunderstand existing industry practices. Leilani Lei, an adult performer, said lawmakers seemed unfamiliar with current industry standards for consent documentation.
“Reading the legislation, they have no clue about current laws of the industry that we all follow already,” Lei wrote on X. “So do they now expect everyone to have a notary on set to notarize everyone’s signature on the model release?”
Lei also questioned the practical value of notarization, noting that notaries only verify identity and witness signatures rather than review document content. She said lawmakers “don’t even seem to understand that a notary is simply notarizing that you are who you say you are and they witnessed you sign the document.”
Davis warned that Alabama’s law represents part of a broader trend of restrictive state legislation. “State laws are being enacted to make it extremely difficult to comply,” Davis wrote.
The company’s decision to block Alabama users reflects broader challenges facing adult content platforms as states enact varying regulatory requirements. Similar geoblocking measures have been implemented by other adult platforms when faced with compliance costs that exceed potential revenue from affected jurisdictions.
Many creators expressed concern about financial consequences for performers in Alabama. Cupcake SinClair, a fetish creator, said the announcement raised fears about income loss and platform instability.
“My heart is breaking for the performers losing income,” SinClair wrote. “This keeps spreading in variations from state to state and it’s terrifying to see.”
Other creators criticized Clips4Sale’s decision directly. Creator LillyLotusEater wrote, “Wow, Clips4Sale — you’re just going to abandon all sex workers in Alabama, cutting us off from the way we make a living? This was the wrong decision.”
Under the current policy, creators and customers in Alabama cannot access Clips4Sale, while functionality remains unchanged for users in other states. The company has not specified whether the restriction is temporary or permanent, stating only that it will continue monitoring legal developments.
