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_Brent_
12-15-2007, 02:56 PM
Does anyone know if there are currently any solutions of acquiring a merchant account or using a 3rd Party Processor for Teen Modeling sites. <<snipped link>>

dhcart
12-15-2007, 05:00 PM
I think Paypal will be the best choice for you.

_Brent_
12-15-2007, 06:39 PM
I think Paypal will be the best choice for you.

It is against PayPal's TOS.

Anyone???

Alex Pher
12-15-2007, 07:58 PM
I agree - it is against PayPal's TOS.

The site will fall under either Section 1 or Section 2 (e and g). See PayPal's acceptable policy here https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/use/index_frame-outside

hotdog101
12-15-2007, 09:54 PM
Try ccbill or another adult processor, its basicly porn even if its non-nude.

Miklo
12-18-2007, 09:24 AM
The problem with these kind of business models is the advertising of 'teen', which attracts the wrong kind of people. Secondly, it is very hard to determine if there aren't any hidden links connected to child pornography websites or other illegal content.

Visa/MasterCard no longer allow these business models or do not wish to be associated with them.

There used to be a processor who was handling payments for all these kind of business models (Yaskifo), but they were closed down because of this.
I think there aren't many processors out there that will take the risk of accepting these business models, although I do understand there are some very successful brick & mortar teen modeling agencies that process Visa/MasterCard transactions without any problems.

hotdog101
12-18-2007, 03:17 PM
I suppose "teen" is a generic term.

thats basically from 13'teen onwards which obviously is kiddy porno. GROSS!!

thats probably why the processors stay clear of it. besides i'd rather have a 21 year old than a 18 year old any day!. (more experienced :) )