OnlyFans Academy

In the ever evolving landscape of adult entertainment and specifically the adult creators platform the terms and conditions keep getting updated, it’s a natural process due to the fact that this is a new industry, and along that road decision makers and platform managers have to mitigate risks either by perceiving potential issues or by learning the hard way and then updating the terms and conditions (or terms of service, otherwise known as TOS).

So remember that you signed up? So yeah, you actually signed something. Can you tell us what?

“Errrm, the Terms Of Service?”

Well yeah, but do you know what the TOS says?

Let’s clarify, shall we 🙂

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TL;DR: Understanding OnlyFans T.O.S.

• OnlyFans prohibits explicit content involving guns, drugs,  minors, and non-consensual acts.
• Content creators must own or have rights to the content they post.
• OnlyFans requires age verification and adherence to copyright laws.
• The platform restricts certain acts and content types, detailed in their TOS.
• Violations can lead to account suspension or termination.
• Changes in TOS are communicated to users, who must comply to continue using the service.

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What Can OnlyFans Do With My Content?

Does my content have rights, or does someone have rights to my content?

So, just to make it clear, OnlyFans terms states that you give them license to do a lot of things with your content. The license you grant them is:

• For distribution or redistribution
• Forever (including after you stop using the platform)
• Worldwide
• Royalty free

This Does NOT mean OnlyFans can sell your content without paying you. It does mean that they can watermark and use your content for advertising purposes and you will get nada in return.

Yep…

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It’s Porn, So I Can Do Anything, Right?

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Think again! OnlyFans isn’t like a regular porn site. There are things that you would find on a porn site but OnlyFans would frown upon (= ban your account) the reasons for that are mainly political and frankly, not important.

Here is a list of content that can get you banned from OnlyFans:

1. Illegal or Extreme Fetishes: OnlyFans is not strong with the dark side. So things that are in the realms of taboo are…well.. Taboo:

• Incest
• Beastiality
• Forced acts or lack of consent
• Hardcore Bondage or BDSM
• Urine\Scat play
• Lactation
• Public Nudity and Exhibitionism

2. Violent or Illegal Activity:

• Weapons
• Drugs
• Escort Services
• Torture or Abuse
• Blood (also fake blood)
• Minors (displaying or even mentioning anyone under 18)

3. Personal Info: Meetups and\or your location

4. Promoting other platforms outside of OnlyFans: More on that later.

Makes sense right? Well keep in mind that it’s not that OnlyFans hires people to watch all of your content. In most cases that would be an automated algorithm. Creating content and there’s a poster of a gun behind you? You may get flagged and be blocked for a certain period until a human can revise and approve.

OnlyFans takes content moderation very seriously, and Violations can happen in ways that don’t seem obvious. We even know a creator that was banned for squirting as it was flagged as urine 🤦‍♀️

So best to be on the safe side, revise your content before uploading and when in doubt – stop and think. It’s also good advice for life in general.

To further assist you in your efforts to not get banned, here is a comprehensive list of words that are not allowed on OnlyFans:

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Banned and Prohibited Words on OnlyFans

abduct, abducted, abducting, abduction, admireme, animal, asphyxia, asphyxiate, asphyxiation, asphyxicate, asphyxication, bait, ballbusting, bareback, beastiality, bestiality, blacked, blackmail, bleeding, blood, bloodplay, bukkake, caned, caning, cannibal, cbt, cervics, cerviks, cervix, child, chloroform, chloroformed, chloroforming, choke, choking, coma, comatose, consent, cp, cycle, diapers, dog, doze, drinking, drunk, drunken, enema, entrance, escort, escorting, fanfuck, farm, fecal, fetal, fisted, fisting, flogging, foetal, forced, forcedbi, forceful, forcing, fuckafan, fuckfan, gangbang, gangbangs, gaping, golden, hardsports, hooker, hypno, hypnotize, hypnotized, hypnotizing, inbreed, inbreeded, inbreeding, incapacitate, incapacitation, incest, intox, inzest, jail, jailbait, kidnap, kidnapped, kidnapping, knock, knocked, lactate, lactation, lolicon, lolita, medicalplay, menstrate, menstrual, menstruate, menstruating, menstruation, meet, molest, molested, molesting, mutilate, mutilation, necrophilia, nigger, paddling, paralyzed, passed, pedo, pedophile, pedophilia, pee, peeplay, pegging, piss, pissing, poo, poop, preteen, prostituted, prostituting, prostitution, pse, rape, raping, rapist, restrictedwordtestzulu, scat, showers, skat, snuff, strangled, strangling, strangulation, suffocate, suffocation, teen, toilet, toiletslave, toiletslavery, torture, tortured, trance, unconscious, unconsciousness, underage, unwilling, vomit, vomitted, vomitting, watersports, whipping, young, zoophilia

Geez! Right? If you wonder why OnlyFans stopped you from posting something and didn’t explain why, this could very well be the reason. And we are learning of more and more words like these as we go. For example: someone wrote that she wanted to say “this happened fifteen seconds ago” but got denied. Apparently, you can’t use the word “fifteen”.

Always think if what you post can be somehow deemed taboo by an algorithm.

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Collaborating With Other Models

Along your journey in the realm of adult content creators you might meet friends which you will want to collaborate with. Whether it’s another performer or even a body part (ahem ahem) being in the frame, you need to give them credit.

If it’s another OnlyFans model – make sure you tag them.

To tag a Creator’s account, simply @ their username. You can also include their full URL “onlyfans.com/username” instead.

If it’s anyone without an OnlyFans account – according to OnlyFans policy they need to sign a model release form.

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Promoting other things via your OnlyFans

Promoting other social media channels on OnlyFans is OK but like any other thing, be cautious. The people at OnlyFans want you to drive users to the platform and not away from it.

Be very careful with advertising or trying to sell content outside of OnlyFans. Let’s say you have a Manyvids account on which you make more profit for a given video than on OnlyFans.

You are smart and you want to make more money, but the people at OnlyFans are smarter so they may prevent you from posting that link or ban your account altogether. The main idea is that OnlyFans wants to keep users in OnlyFans so any attempt to drive traffic away to other creator sites may give you “the ban”.

DO NOT by any means, promote any paid sexual services, OnlyFans are very strict regarding sex workers.

It’s not black and white, some creators work with premium services and try to connect with users outside the platform – a private message with your email to a user may flag your account.

DO NOT mention or talk to your subscribers about any money wire apps such as cashapp, venmo and such. An amazon wishlist is common practice and is allowed.

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Don’t Spam! It’s Rude! (And Can Get You Banned)

According to the OnlyFans TOS (again, it’s terms of service, are you paying attention?) spam is: “content which has the intention or effect of artificially increasing any Creator’s views or interactions, or which is otherwise inauthentic, repetitive, misleading or low quality.”

Now c’mon peeps, use your common sense, you know if something can be considered spammy or not.

Think before you mass send, commenting or posting anything. Try not to use the same sentences and phrases or sending users outside of OnlyFans because any one of these types of behaviour can get your account flagged and god forbid, banned…

In order to mass send quality messages, you could use Supercreator – it’s Super Mass feature allows for a more authentic and personalised message which can reduce the risk of being reported or flagged.

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Is It Cool to Advertise Other Creators Or Products?

Short answer – Yes, but with some limitations.

The longer answer – You can advertise other creators or products as long as you keep things legitimate and don’t violate any terms of service. However, OnlyFans’ rules state that you cannot promote “third-party commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes and other sales promotions, product placements, advertising, or job posting or employment ads” without their prior express consent.

So if you want to advertise another creator or product, make sure it doesn’t fall under those prohibited categories. You should also clearly mark any ads or promoted content with #ad for transparency and to avoid issues. As long as your advertising follows OnlyFans guidelines and Terms of Service, and you properly disclose it, you should be fine. But when in doubt, it’s best to get approval from OnlyFans first before running any external advertising or promotions just to be safe.

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How OnlyFans May Change Its Terms of Service

Let’s get straight to the point. OnlyFans can change their Terms of Service in certain situations. For instance, if there’s a legal change or some urgent security issue like fraud or data breaches, they may need to alter the terms quickly. They’ll try to notify you through email or via their platform, but sometimes the changes might be so pressing that there’s not much time for a heads-up. If you’re not on board with the changes, you have the option to terminate your agreement with them before the new terms take effect. However, if you continue to use OnlyFans after the changes are implemented, you’re automatically agreeing to the updated terms.

That’s why you always have to be on the lookout and keep updated, don’t trust some random article you bumped into online (erm, except us…). Read for yourself, subscribe to newsletters and be on the lookout for any email announcing changes in policy.

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Just To Conclude…

We made a little table for you that outlines what you should and shouldn’t do:

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As OnlyFans evolves, having the right tools is key for staying compliant. Supercreator provides powerful automation and insights to optimize your account within guidelines. Features like Scripts and Smart Mass Messages help you scale messaging properly. And Supercreator’s analytics identify opportunities to boost revenue without spamming. With Supercreator, you can focus on quality content while proactively playing by the rules.

The potential for your account is boundless but where do you begin? There are lots of things to consider if you want to build up to being a top 0.1% creator.
Use these tips so you can get on track to becoming a lean, mean, content-creating machine!

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Set Your Price

On OnlyFans, the minimum amount you can charge is $4.99 and the maximum is $49.99 for your subscription price.

The price you set also depends on the type of content and your posting schedule.
There are calculators you can use to predict how much you could possibly earn. However, these only can calculate based on the subscription price and not on tips, gifts, or paid messages.

This means that you can charge a lower price for your subscription price but then charge more for paid posts, messages, and live streaming.
When considering your price, remember that fans need to feel like they are getting good value for their money. Lots of creators offer special discounts to attract more fans at the start.

The bottom line is usually: the more fans subscribed = the more money earned.

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Plan out Your Content

Whether you want your OnlyFans to be a side hustle or a full-time job, it’s recommended to plan out your content ahead of time.

In order to maintain your fans, you need to keep them interested with fresh content. A great way to stay organized could be creating a posting schedule. If you do have other commitments, another option is to make lots of content ahead of time and then release a little over time.

The amount of content you release is up to you but make sure to keep your account active so fans will keep coming back for more.

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Promote and Advertise Your OnlyFans​

The ways to promote your OnlyFans are endless.

If you don’t have the means to use Aeriel advertising, why not use social media?
Utilize these platforms to put yourself out there and build your fan base.

If you already have a following on Instagram for example, your followers there will likely be interested in the more exclusive content that you are posting to OnlyFans.

Another great way to promote your profile is to collaborate with other creators. Especially ones who make similar content.

There are many ways to do this but a few suggestions are releasing joint content, shouting each other out on one another’s profiles, or reposting each others content.
You can look for SFS groups on Telegram, Reddit, or just reach out to other creators yourself.

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Get To Know Your Fans

In addition to viewing what you post, fans ultimately want to interact with you.
The more you connect with your fans, the more likely they are to maintain their subscription.

Be sure to schedule time to chat with fans and reply to comments regularly to keep them engaged. Make your fans feel like they know you and they’ll be more likely to pay for more exclusive content like paid posts.

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Use Data to Get Insights Into Your Account

Once you get to know your fans more personally, you should make growing the amount each fan spends a priority as well. Utilizing fan data is a great way to gain insight into what content is the most successful with your fan base.

You have a limited time as a creator and the Supercreator tools for OnlyFans can help you set the right way to chat with your fans.

For example, unsure of how to set your prices? It can show you what each fan purchases and how often.
Now you can track that ‘Jake from Boston’ has paid for the past three POV videos you uploaded at $60 each, and set the optimal price for your next PPV with the software recommendations.

Don’t know where to put your best efforts? You can prioritize your inbox and focus on a potential big spender instead of freeloaders.

Above all, Supercreator is there to help support you at the start of your OnlyFans journey. Our app helps creators stop wasting time and start optimizing their workflow and revenue.

TL;DR:  Girlfriend experience (GFE) on OnlyFans

• Personal Interaction: Engage with fans in a way that makes them feel known and valued.
• Building a Persona: Showcase your personality along with your physical appearance.
• One-on-one messaging: Offer tailored content and conversations, creating a sense of uniqueness for the fan.
• Memory and Attention to Detail: Remember personal details shared by fans to build deeper connections.
• Mass Messaging: Use personalization techniques in mass communications to foster a sense of individual attention.

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Internet Girlfriend Vs. Porn Star

There is no shame in being a porn star and plenty of porn stars are successful on OnlyFans too. However, one strategy (or persona, I’d say) that many creators have been using is making themselves more available and accessible to their fans.
Personal interaction with your fans allows you to be the internet girlfriend they’ve always wanted.

Fans pay to feel like they know you. They pay even more if they feel like you know them. There are thousands of free videos on the Internet, so what is causing people who wouldn’t normally pay for porn to subscribe to your page?

Suddenly fans can communicate with you directly and the person in the video isn’t just an untouchable flawless sex model. Read on to find out the best way to cultivate these “relationships” and set yourself apart from other adult content creators with this approach.

Building Your OnlyFans Persona

Your goal should be to “show” your fans not just your face and body, but also your personality.

A great place to start doing this is with your social media platforms. Give fans a glimpse into your world with daily posts on Instagram or Reddit, for example.
Are you about to shoot a lot of content? While you’re getting ready, have a Q&A so that fans can ask you questions about yourself. This is a super simple way to start to develop this “girl next door” persona before you’ve even messaged with fans privately.

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Give Them the Girlfriend Experience With One-on-One Messaging

Once you have established trust with the fan, then it’s time to hit them with paid content or a PPV. You can say it’s especially for them and make them feel unique.

Some examples of messages to include with a PPV to make it more personal are “I took this pic today and immediately thought about you” or “what would we be doing together if you were next to me? ”. Sure, you’re asking for a tip but you’re writing style to fans doesn’t have to be super serious. Message them as casually as if you were messaging friends .

Slowly, but surely you’ll be more than just a content selling robot to them. Rather, their favorite cutie who wants to show them something special. Super creator helps you see clearly which fans purchased your content with data like the total spent and buy rate. It also shows you if the fan is a high tipper. This feature is called Fan Insights and you can check it out on our website.

Part of building up the image of being a fan’s girlfriend is dependent on remembering their details. You can use Supercreator’s Notes feature which is designed to help you record things fans have shared with you. With this, you can keep track of your fans’ preferences.

Want to take it to the next level? Your fan shares that they’re fighting with their brother. Write it down as a note and bring it up to them next time you chat. By recalling the little things they say, you are maximizing the potential for them to become a super fan. Eventually, this increases fan retention and they will eagerly consume all your content they can get their hands on.

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Bump Message Your Fans on Mass Messaging

Have you ever gotten an email from a company and it’s personally addressed to you? They even use your name. You know that it’s a template, but it just seems so personal. That’s the goal of personal mass messaging. Make every fan think you are personally reaching out to them. Even if a fan knows it’s not exclusively sent to them, they want to believe that it could be.

After a new fan subscribes, use the automatic welcome message feature that OnlyFans provides as an opportunity to introduce yourself. Add a cute picture or video saying hello and ask new fans to introduce themselves. To get things going, ask them where they’re from, what they like to do for fun, etc. The welcome message is the first personal mass messaging a new fan will see from you. It can set the tone of who you are and what they can expect from your content.

Another feature of OnlyFans is you can send a message in mass to all your fans. Ask them how their day is going, say goodnight, or ask fun questions like “where would you take me on our first date?”.  Icebreakers like this will help your quieter fans open up to you.  Another technique is sending out two mass messages in a row. Then, it seems more genuine and less like something that was sent out to every fan.

Do you want to send a mass message but only to part of your fans? On OnlyFans you can group your fans together based on shared characteristics. Create lists of fans based on how much they’re willing to spend, the region they live in, the language they speak, or fetish. That way, you can make targeted content but add a personal touch that makes a message stand out. Our app Supercreator can give you analytics about your mass messages so you can get conclusions on what text worked the best.