It’s surprising how often this needs to be repeated, but if you don’t own the rights to a video, you absolutely cannot sell or post it on platforms like OnlyFans. Many content creators are unaware—or choose to ignore—that doing so is a serious copyright violation.
For instance, if you’ve filmed a scene for companies like Brazzers, New Sensations, Cherry Pimps, or Evil Angel, they own the rights to that content. It doesn’t matter if you starred in the video; the company controls its distribution. Uploading or selling that content without permission is a clear infringement of copyright law.
What’s the penalty? A hefty one.
Copyright violations can result in a default judgment of up to $250,000 per offense.
That means each instance of unauthorized use could cost you a quarter of a million dollars. Ask yourself, is using that one scene worth risking such a massive fine?
These companies take copyright seriously, and many use sophisticated software to track violations. If you think you won’t be caught, think again. It’s only a matter of time before your content is flagged, and the consequences can be severe.
The best way to avoid these penalties? Only post content you own or have permission to use. Protect your brand and finances by staying on the right side of the law.
Why Posting Unlicensed Content Is a Copyright Violation
Copyright exists to protect creators and their intellectual property, which includes videos, music, images, and written content. When you create something original, you automatically hold the copyright, which grants you exclusive control over how that work is distributed, displayed, and monetized.
In the case of adult content production companies like Brazzers, New Sensations, or Evil Angel, when they produce a scene, they own the rights to that content—not the performer. This is because the companies typically handle all aspects of the production, from scripting and filming to editing and distribution. The performer may be compensated for their role, but they don’t retain the ownership of the video.
When someone uploads or sells content they don’t own—like a scene from a production company—it’s considered copyright infringement. Here’s why:
- Unauthorized Use: Copyright gives the owner exclusive rights to control where and how their content is distributed. If you post or sell a video without permission, you’re violating those rights.
- Commercial Loss: By distributing or selling content you don’t own, you are potentially depriving the copyright holder (the production company) of revenue. They invested in creating the content and rely on controlling how it’s monetized.
- Control Over Distribution: Companies want to maintain control over their content to ensure it’s seen in authorized locations (such as their own websites or subscription platforms). Unauthorized postings undermine that control and dilute the value of their brand.
- Legal Ownership: Even if you were a performer in the video, once you’ve signed a contract with a production company, you’re agreeing that they own the rights to the video. Performing in a video doesn’t grant you the legal right to distribute or profit from it unless explicitly stated in your contract.
In short, posting unlicensed content is a violation because it infringes on the owner’s legal rights and financial interests. Copyright law exists to protect those rights, and the penalties for violating them—like the $250,000 default judgment—are meant to discourage unauthorized use and ensure that content creators are compensated fairly for their work.
Let me repeat it again for those in the back who didn’t hear … if you don’t own the rights to a video, don’t post it on your OnlyFans. The cost of getting caught is huge.
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