Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Website: theharlotpages.co.nz
The Harlot Pages (“Platform”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to maintaining a safer, lawful, adult-only, and professionally managed platform.
This Verification Policy explains when we may request verification, what information may be required, how verification may be used, and the consequences of failing or refusing verification.
This Policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Trust & Safety Guidelines, and Complaints / Takedown Policy.
- Purpose of Verification
Verification helps us to:
- support an adults-only platform;
- reduce fake or misleading listings;
- help prevent impersonation;
- reduce fraud, scams, and abuse;
- confirm authority to manage listings;
- assist with lawful platform operations;
- respond to complaints or disputes;
- protect users, advertisers, and the Platform.
Verification does not guarantee character, conduct, quality of services, safety, or future behaviour.
- No Automatic Right to Verification
Verification is a platform process administered at our discretion.
Submission of documents or information does not guarantee approval, badges, publication, ranking, or continued access.
We may refuse, revoke, delay, or repeat verification at any time.
- Who May Be Asked to Verify
We may request verification from:
- individual advertisers;
- agencies or multi-profile operators;
- standard users creating accounts;
- users posting reviews;
- persons subject to complaints;
- accounts showing suspicious activity;
- users seeking enhanced trust status;
- any account where reasonably necessary.
- Types of Verification We May Request
Depending on circumstances, we may request one or more of the following:
Identity / Age
- passport;
- driver licence;
- Kiwi Access card;
- other government-issued ID;
- date of birth confirmation;
- selfie or liveness confirmation.
Business / Agency
- NZBN or business registration details;
- authority to act for the business;
- business contact details;
- ownership or management confirmation.
Listing Authority
- consent to publish photos or profiles;
- proof of ownership of images;
- authority to represent listed persons.
Legal Eligibility
- declaration of legal entitlement to work in New Zealand where relevant;
- supporting documentation where reasonably required.
Safety / Complaint Response
- information necessary to assess reports or disputes.
- Adult Age Requirement
The Platform is strictly for persons aged 18 or over.
We may request age verification at any time.
If we reasonably believe a person is under 18, unable to verify age, or has provided false information, we may immediately restrict or terminate access.
- Agency Responsibilities
Agencies or multi-profile operators may be required to verify that listed persons:
- are 18 years of age or older;
- have consented to be listed;
- are legally entitled to work in New Zealand where required;
- are accurately represented.
Agencies remain solely responsible for their own compliance obligations.
- How Verification May Be Conducted
Verification may occur by:
- document review;
- digital checks;
- email or phone confirmation;
- account history review;
- manual review;
- third-party service providers;
- follow-up requests for updated information.
We are not required to disclose internal methods.
- Ongoing & Repeat Verification
Verification may be required more than once.
We may request re-verification due to:
- expired documents;
- account changes;
- suspicious activity;
- complaints;
- inconsistent information;
- policy updates;
- periodic compliance reviews.
- Failure to Verify
If requested verification is not completed within a reasonable timeframe, we may take action including:
- delaying listing approval;
- restricting visibility;
- disabling reviews or messaging;
- suspending features;
- suspending accounts;
- terminating accounts;
- refusing future applications.
- False or Misleading Information
Providing false, altered, misleading, stolen, or fraudulent verification information may result in:
- immediate suspension;
- permanent bans;
- cancellation of listings;
- forfeiture of promotional placements;
- referral to authorities where appropriate;
- legal action where available.
- Verified Status / Badges
If we offer verified badges, labels, or indicators:
- they are platform indicators only;
- they may relate only to limited checks performed by us;
- they do not guarantee trustworthiness, conduct, quality, safety, or legality;
- they may be removed at any time.
- Privacy & Security of Verification Data
Verification information may contain sensitive material.
We will take commercially reasonable steps to handle such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
However, no online system is completely secure.
We may redact, store, archive, or securely destroy materials in accordance with operational needs and legal obligations.
- Use of Third Parties
We may use trusted third-party providers to assist with identity, fraud, security, business, or document verification.
Those providers may process information subject to their own lawful obligations and systems.
- Refusal, Suspension & Revocation
We may refuse, suspend, revoke, or invalidate any verification outcome where we reasonably consider:
- information is insufficient;
- documents are unclear or expired;
- concerns arise about authenticity;
- complaints are received;
- risk factors emerge;
- policies are breached;
- re-verification is not completed.
- No Liability for Verification Outcomes
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- we are not liable for decisions made in good faith under this Policy;
- we do not guarantee that verified users are safe, honest, suitable, or lawful;
- users remain responsible for their own independent decisions.
Nothing excludes rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
- Information Sharing
We may disclose verification information where reasonably necessary to:
- investigate complaints;
- prevent fraud;
- enforce our Terms;
- comply with legal obligations;
- protect users or the Platform;
- defend legal claims.
- Changes to this Policy
We may amend this Verification Policy at any time.
Updated versions take effect when published on the Platform.
Continued use of the Platform may constitute acceptance where applicable.
- Contact
Verification enquiries:
Email: [Insert Support Email]