[Pornhub Terms Revision] Summary of the "Terms of Service" changes effective June 30, 2025, and their impact on operations in Japan
■ Regarding the sudden Terms update pop-up The "We've updated our Terms" notification currently appearing on dashboards and elsewhere is an official announcement regarding revisions to the Terms of Service that will take effect (or are gradually taking effect) as of June 30, 2025.
Full text of the Terms update notification
We've updated our Terms
Our Terms are changing. These changes will or have come into effect on 30 June 2025. To see the updated changes, please see our New Terms of Service.
Key updates (applicable to users in Sweden only) include:Clarified that access to certain services, or the website in its entirety (or parts of it), may be restricted temporarily for specific regions or user groups to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Clarified prohibition of behaviour of requesting or offering content in exchange for monetary (or any other form of) compensation.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the updated Terms.
[Japanese Translation]
[Japanese Translation]
We have updated our Terms of Service
Our Terms of Service are changing. These changes will take effect on June 30, 2025, or have already taken effect. To see the updated changes, please see our new Terms of Service.
Key updates (applicable only to users in Sweden) are as follows:Clarified that access to certain services, or the website in its entirety (or parts of it), may be restricted temporarily for specific regions or user groups to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Clarified the prohibition of behavior of requesting or offering content in exchange for monetary (or any other form of) compensation.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the updated Terms of Service.
■ Conclusion: There is no impact on operations or viewing within Japan The core part of this Terms revision is a "region-specific" legal compliance measure, as follows.
Key updates (applicable to users in Sweden only) include: (Applicable only to users in Sweden )
As clearly stated in the notification, this change is a measure to comply with local laws in Sweden.
■ Specific revision details (for Sweden)
Clarification of access restrictions: Access from specific regions may be restricted for legal compliance.
Prohibition of monetary exchange: Further clarification on the prohibition of requesting or offering content in exchange for monetary compensation.
These are merely additions to the text to comply with domestic Swedish laws and regulations (such as those related to sex work), and there are no changes to account operations, monetization mechanisms, or video posting rules for creators operating in regions other than Sweden, including Japan.
■ Summary If the pop-up appears, you can simply select "Acknowledge" or close the window and continue your work without any issues.
It can be unsettling to see an English warning message, but since this matter is a "procedural revision for a specific region," please continue to post and operate with peace of mind.