Stripe mistakenly informed staff and customers that it would stop processing payments for all LGBTQ+ content, an error that prompted widespread backlash. Following complaints, a Stripe spokesperson confirmed there are no prohibitions against LGBTQ+ goods or services. The company is reviewing protocols to ensure accurate information is conveyed in future inquiries. Other payment processors, like Visa and Mastercard, are facing scrutiny related to adult content sales, further highlighted by actions taken against online game distributors for hosting controversial material.
Stripe has no prohibitions on the sale of LGBTQ+ content or goods. We're looking into this and making sure future inquiries are answered correctly.
Some staff working for Stripe had told customers the sale of LGBTQ+ content in its entirety would not be allowed either.
Reports emerged on social media that some workers at Stripe mentioned the ban has been in place for around a month.
Steam also updated its terms and conditions for sellers to add developers should not publish content that may violate the rules and standards.
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