Steam Adult Game Developer’s Account Frozen by PayPal with Over €92,000
Carlos Mendoza 
Key Takeaways
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- PayPals policy on adult content can lead to fund freezes, even if the content is legal and adheres to all regulations.
- Developers dealing with adult content may face tax complications due to frozen funds from payment processors like PayPal.
- Seeking assistance online (e.g., Reddit) might not provide immediate solutions when dealing with such legal and financial issues related to adult content.
- The developer is currently in a complex legal situation, needing to resolve the PayPal issue promptly to avoid further complications.
Adult Game Developer Faces PayPal Fund Freeze, Facing Tax Complications and Legal Quandary
A UK Steam game developer is facing a significant challenge after PayPal froze over €92,000 in funds. The developer earned these funds from the sale of his adult games. Seeking assistance on Reddit, the developer found himself in a difficult legal position. PayPal has reportedly refused to release the earnings, despite the developer’s assertion that the game in question is legally produced, adheres to all regulations, and violates no rules. PayPal’s policy prohibits the use of its services for transactions involving “certain sexual orientation materials and services.” However, the company claims this specific situation violates their terms without citing any clear UK law violation or sales processing issue. While the developer is aware of potential difficulties with payment processors due to the nature of his content, the frozen funds now present a risk of tax complications. He is seeking assistance to resolve the PayPal issue promptly.
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