Nexus Modsis updating its terms of service in the UK and EU, changing the way adult-orientedmodsare shared and downloaded. Soon, you will need to pass an age verification process to access NSFW content on the platform if you live in these regions, as Nexus complies with local laws.
This is in response to the new Online Safety Act in the UK and the Digital Services Act in the EU, which makes companies that operate in the country legally obligated to both remove illegal content on their sites, and put safeguards in place to stop children from accessing adult material. It’s unclear how and when this will be enforced, but users in the UK and EU will likely have to provide the site with some kind of proof that they are above the age of 18.
Nexus Mods Is Changing Its Rules On Adult Content If You Live In The UK Or EU
“Adult content is a core part of what makes Nexus Mods what it is; we don’t consider removing it a viable option,” reads ablog postoutlining the changes. “We are aware that some users may find the changes irritating; however, we are obligated to do this to ensure we can continue to host adult content legally.
“We want to be clear that these changes are not optional for us. They are part of complying with legislation, and we are committed to keeping our platform safe for everyone.”
The blog post says that users who do not verify their ages will have “the majority” of adult content blocked from them. Right now, adult content is only gated off if you don’t have an account, and the rules say you have to be 18 to make one in the first place, but there are no steps to enforce this.
Another change that is coming into place is creating different tags under the umbrella of adult content. This would mean that a user could, for example, block mods with sexual content but permit other kinds of adult mods, like those that contain swearing. The list of adult content tags is as follows:
In the comment section, the community is divided, with some suggesting that this isthe fault of the new ownerswhorecently purchased Nexus Mods. However, site creator Dark0ne says this is not the case.
“Nexus Mods is not an underground website operating on the dark web - it’s a legitimate business that has to follow the laws of the countries it operates in,” he says. “If we don’t follow these new laws then we will get fined out of existence.
“So yes, you can be worried or angry with the direction the internet is taking and the amount of control governments are enforcing on it around the world, but the law is the law, and Nexus Mods will, and must, follow the law.”
It’s unclear when these new regulations will come into effect, but given Dark0ne’s wording there, we can expect them to be rolled out by the end of the year.
