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Stay up-to-date on the legal side of cam modeling with information about CAM4’s broadcasting rules and how camming affects your taxes.

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UK DAC7 – Important Information on Data Collection for Payments

Although the UK is not subject to DAC7, we are updating our processes to align with global standards, including similar European regulations like DAC7. These changes mean we need to collect additional information from broadcasters/creators to process payments. Providing accurate information is essential to avoid issues with payouts.

Why are we collecting this information?

To comply with international transparency standards, we are required to gather specific details from our users. These regulations aim to prevent tax fraud and ensure payments are processed correctly. While DAC7 applies to the EU, aligning with these standards allows us to maintain a consistent and secure platform for all users, including those in the UK.

What information do we collect?

We may request details such as:

  • Your full name
  • Your address
  • Your National Insurance Number (NIN)

These details are necessary for compliance with tax regulations and transparency standards. Your information will only be used for these purposes and shared with tax authorities as legally required.

What is a National Insurance Number, and where can you find it?

Your National Insurance Number (NIN) is a unique identifier issued by the UK government for tax and social security purposes.

You can find it on:

  • Payslips
  • Tax return documents
  • Your personal tax account on the HMRC website
  • National Insurance card (if issued)
  • Official letters about tax, pensions, or benefits

What if you don’t have a fixed address?

If you’re traveling or don’t have a permanent residence, determining your tax residency can be more complex. Generally, your tax residency is the country where you spend more than six months (183 days) in a year. We recommend reviewing the tax laws of the countries where you’ve stayed to identify your tax residency.

Does this mean authorities will know what you do on the platform?

No. We only report payment transactions based on the information you provide. The nature of your activities on the platform will not be disclosed.

What happens if you don’t provide the required information?

Starting January 2025, providing this information will be mandatory to continue receiving payments. If the required details aren’t submitted, we won’t be able to process your payouts. Submit your information on time to avoid any interruptions.

When and how do you submit your information?

We will begin collecting this information in December. Once you log in, you’ll receive instructions on how to securely submit your details.

What happens to your information?

Your information will be used exclusively to comply with regulations like DAC7 and similar global standards. It will be shared with relevant tax authorities as required by law and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact our support team at payments@cam4.com or consult the UK government.

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Performer Release Form (2257)

Your Performer Release Form (or 2257) is a legal document that you electronically sign in when you are going through the approval process – take a closer look at what it means here.

Anyone aged 18+ can broadcast and accept tips on CAM4, but you have to upload your I.D. and sign your Performer Release Form in order to cash out your tokens.

 

What are you agreeing to when you sign your Performer Release Form?

  1. You are the sole owner and ‘producer’ of all content and you agree to not create any illegal content.
  2. You and any others on your cam are all 18 years of age or older.
  3. You are granting CAM4 the right to show or display your likeness on the site during your show.
  4. You have agreed to keep a copy of this form for your own records and you can produce that copy if needed.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your CAM4 Coaching TEAM

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CAM4 And Your Taxes

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It is important to remember that earning money on CAM4 does not mean you are a CAM4 employee, and you are responsible for taking care of your own taxes – here’s a few tips to make sure you know what to do when tax time comes. 

How Are You Categorized

As a performer, you are a business unto yourself – this is known as a sole proprietorship. This means that you are responsible for filing your own taxes according to the laws of your country.

Tax laws differ from country to country, but you are considered ‘self-employed’ or an ‘independent contractor’ no matter where you are.

It is important to keep track of how much money you cash out from  in a year, so that you aren’t surprised by the amount you owe at tax time!

How To File Your Taxes

To file your earnings from performing on cam you can use an online tax software compatible with your country (such as TurboTax in the US). These types of software make it very easy to follow the steps and get your taxes completed quickly and cheaply.

If you’re worried about filing on your own, you can also go to an accountant to have them filed for you.

What You Need When Filing

When you’re getting ready to file your taxes (at an accountant, or by yourself with software) you need to organize a few things:

A Record Of Your Earnings

Keep a record of all the money you’ve earned from CAM4 in the past year.

Note: This does not mean all the tokens you’ve been tipped, only the total amount of money you’ve cashed out from CAM4.

Receipts!

As a small business, you may wish to claim certain things that helped your business as tax write-offs!

Keep the receipts for your internet bill, toys you use on cam, clothes & makeup that help your shows – even a portion of your rent as an ‘office’!

Make sure to do some research on what you are able to write off in your country.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your CAM4 Coaching TEAM

 

Broadcasting, Broadcasting, Broadcasting

What’s Allowed On Cam Outdoors? (Video)

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With warmer weather and the CAM4 Mobile Broadcaster, you are no longer confined indoors for your shows! So grab your phone and follow these guidelines to protect yourself from harm and legal trouble.

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First, when you’re broadcasting in a public place, you should be respectful of the people around you. Being live on CAM4 is probably not what people expect to happen while on a walk through the park.  Always protect yourself from angry people who might sue you – never broadcast others unless you have added them as a new performer on your account in CAM4 Bucks!  

Here is a step-by-step guide on adding additional performers to your account:
https://www.cam4.com/training/using-c4bucks/adding-additional-performers 

Being outside while you broadcast (on your own property or property you have received permission to be on from the owner) opens up a ton of fun new things to try! Just be sure you don’t get in trouble by violating other people’s trademarks or copyrights.  You can’t even use music in the background of a broadcast without having permission. If you do, you can be sued for copyright infringement.

Feel free to broadcast from a car, motorcycle, airplane, or flying saucer… just make sure the engine is OFF! We want you, and everyone around you to be safe and injury free – let your common sense prevail.  You can’t operate machinery and broadcast at the same time, it’s too dangerous.

Finally, this is very important to remember while using CAM4 (on mobile or any other way):

NEVER allow children to appear on your broadcast in any way. If a minor or child or someone who appears to be too young (under 18) appears on your broadcast, your account will be instantly terminated. CAM4 will never let children be exploited in any way, shape, manner or form.  

So go have fun broadcasting outside, in public, at the beach, at your favorite bar – just make sure you always know the rules that apply to wherever you happen to be (and don’t upset that bar owner or it’s patrons). Remember, it’s your responsibility to stay out of jail, so just use some common sense and you will be fine. 

To help eliminate claims of invasion of privacy, CAM4 recommends you don’t broadcast from a height of more than 5’5″ (1.67 meters) off the ground.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your CAM4 Coaching TEAM