Anti-Human Trafficking, Anti-Sex Trafficking, and Anti-Prostitution Policy

Brand Design, LLC  |  wetandmessy.com  |  Last modified: May 12, 2026

Brand Design, LLC is committed to ethical production practices and full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward human trafficking, sex trafficking, and prostitution, and we implement strict measures to ensure that all content associated with wetandmessy.com is produced lawfully, ethically, and with the fully informed and freely given consent of every individual involved.

Policy Statement

Brand Design, LLC strictly prohibits any form of human trafficking, sex trafficking, or prostitution in connection with its operations, content, or business relationships. We do not engage in, support, facilitate, or condone any activity that exploits individuals, and we take immediate action against any suspected violation of this policy.

Compliance with Applicable Law

We comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws related to human trafficking, sex trafficking, and prostitution, including but not limited to:

• The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and its reauthorizations;
• The FOSTA-SESTA legislation;
• All applicable California state laws governing content production and performer rights; and
• Any other applicable domestic or international legal standards.

We continuously monitor and update our policies to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legal requirements and industry standards.

Model Verification and Consent Procedures

Brand Design, LLC enforces rigorous procedures to verify the age, identity, and consent of every individual who appears in content produced in connection with this website.

Age and Identity Verification

• All individuals appearing in our content must be at least 18 years of age at the time of production, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
• We require valid, government-issued photo identification from every performer prior to production.
• All identification documents are reviewed, verified, and retained in accordance with applicable recordkeeping requirements.
• We conduct regular audits to confirm the authenticity of submitted documentation.

Informed and Voluntary Consent

• Every performer executes a legally binding agreement prior to production confirming that their participation is voluntary, fully informed, and free from coercion of any kind.
• Pre-production discussions are conducted to ensure performers understand the nature of the content to be produced and are aware that they may withdraw their participation at any time before filming begins.
• No individual is pressured, coerced, deceived, or manipulated into participating in any production.

No Third-Party Trafficking or Coercion

• We do not work with any individual, agency, or third party that has been suspected of, accused of, or associated with human trafficking, sex trafficking, or coercion of any kind.
• All talent agencies, directors, and production personnel are subject to a vetting process designed to ensure they operate in accordance with our ethical standards.

Production Oversight and Safeguards

On-Set Standards

• Production personnel are trained to recognize and respond to signs of coercion, distress, or exploitation.
• A responsible production representative is present during filming to ensure that all activity proceeds in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
• Any concern regarding a performer's consent, well-being, or safety will result in an immediate halt to production pending review.

Prohibition of Prostitution and Unlawful Conduct

• Performers are compensated solely for their participation in professionally produced content. No compensation is provided for, or contingent upon, any sexual act or service outside the scope of lawful content production.
• Any suggestion, solicitation, or attempt to facilitate prostitution or any other unlawful conduct will result in immediate termination of the relationship and reporting to the appropriate authorities.

Reporting, Investigation, and Law Enforcement Cooperation

Reporting Mechanisms

• Any performer, staff member, or third party may confidentially report concerns regarding trafficking, coercion, exploitation, or any other illegal or unethical activity.
• Users of this website may also report any content or activity they believe may involve trafficking, coercion, or exploitation using the contact information below.
• All reports are treated with the utmost seriousness and investigated promptly.
• Individuals who report concerns in good faith will not be subject to retaliation of any kind.

Law Enforcement Cooperation

• Brand Design, LLC cooperates fully with law enforcement agencies in any investigation involving suspected human trafficking, sex trafficking, or related illegal activity.
• Any individual or entity associated with Brand Design, LLC found to be involved in unlawful activity will have their relationship with us immediately terminated, and we will report them to the appropriate authorities without delay.

Privacy and Confidentiality

We respect the privacy and confidentiality of all performers, users, and individuals who contact us. Personal information is handled in strict compliance with our Privacy Policy and all applicable data protection laws. Individuals who report suspected trafficking or exploitation may do so anonymously, and we will take reasonable steps to protect them from any form of retaliation.

Violations and Consequences

• Any performer, contractor, employee, or staff member found to be engaging in or facilitating human trafficking, sex trafficking, or prostitution in connection with our operations will face immediate termination and referral to law enforcement as required by applicable law.
• Any external agency, third party, or business partner suspected of involvement in unlawful conduct will be permanently prohibited from working with Brand Design, LLC.
• We will actively pursue all available legal remedies against any individual or entity that attempts to use this website or our productions for illicit or exploitative purposes.

Ongoing Compliance and Training

Regular Policy Reviews

We continuously review our policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with evolving legal requirements and industry best practices. This policy is updated as necessary to reflect changes in applicable law or standards.

Education and Awareness

We are committed to ensuring that all production staff, contractors, and relevant personnel are educated on the identification, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking and exploitation. Training is provided on an ongoing basis.

For questions regarding this policy, please contact: david@wetandmessy.com