Yes: for an adult, selling photos of your own feet is legal in most countries. There is no "feet pic law". What matters is your age, what the photo shows, your taxes, and the rules of the place where you sell. Behind every photo on RateMyFeet there is a creator you can follow, and some of them open a private side for their fans. Every one of them asked this question before she started.
This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change from one country to the next, sometimes from one state to the next: for certainty about your own situation, check your local rules or ask a professional.
Why feet pics are usually fine
A photo of your feet that you took is yours. You are both its author and its subject, so you can sell it like any other photo. As long as it shows no nudity and no sexual act, no Western country treats it as adult content.
Whoever buys it may find it sexy, and that does not change what it is. The law looks at what the image shows, not at what the person paying for it thinks of it.
Everyday content and adult content: not the same rules
This is the line that really counts. A well-shot feet pic with no nudity is everyday content. Once an image becomes explicit, it is adult content, and the rules tighten:
- It stays legal between adults in most countries, but a few ban adult content altogether. Check first if you live or travel outside Europe and North America.
- It sells behind a closed door, for adults only, never on a mainstream network.
- It runs into the networks' rules: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook accept neither nudity nor sexual solicitation.
On RateMyFeet, the two are kept apart. The public side is all about feet, with no nudity in the feed, and posts are moderated. Adult content only lives in a creator's backroom: her private side, for her subscribers, where 18+ starts.
What actually matters
In practice, it comes down to four conditions.
- Be 18 or older. That is the rule everywhere, and every serious platform requires it.
- Post only yourself. Your feet, your photos. Never anyone else without their consent, never an image you found online.
- Follow the platform's rules. Breaking them gets you banned even when nothing illegal happened: it is a breach of contract, not a crime.
- Declare what you earn. Money from sales is income like any other.
How old do you have to be?
18, no exceptions. On RateMyFeet as everywhere else, you cannot create an account, post or sell before 18, and everyone confirms it when they sign up.
Under 18, the answer is no, even for "innocent" photos. No serious platform will let you sell, and an adult who buys photos from a minor falls under child protection laws, some of the strictest there are. If someone offers you that deal, it is a warning sign, not an opportunity.
Taxes, briefly
This is the part people forget. What you earn selling photos is income, and most countries expect you to declare it, often as self-employment once you pass a certain amount. Status and thresholds vary by country: in the US, that usually means reporting it as self-employment income.
Start one simple habit with your first sale: write down the date, the amount and the payment method. Keeping that log as you go is far easier than rebuilding a year of sales at tax time. If the money becomes regular, an hour with an accountant is worth it.
Is it legal for fans to buy feet pics?
Yes. Buying photos from an adult creator who sells her own content is legal for an adult, exactly like selling them. And on RateMyFeet you follow a creator: you can rate her, talk to her, and step into her backroom if she really gets to you. Anonymous if you want.
Where to be careful
The gray areas are rarely about the feet themselves. They show up around three things:
- Consent. A photo of someone else, even of their feet, is not yours.
- Identity. A face, a tattoo or a reflection can link you to your real name. Staying anonymous takes a little planning: our guide to posting feet pics anonymously shows you how.
- Scams. They are not a legal problem, but they are expensive. Learn to spot the red flags before your first sale.
FAQ
Is it legal to sell feet pics?
Yes, selling photos of your own feet is legal for adults in most countries. Laws vary by country and state, so check your local rules. This is general information, not legal advice.
How old do you have to be to sell feet pics?
You must be at least 18 to sell feet pics, everywhere and on every serious platform, RateMyFeet included.
Is it illegal to sell feet pics as a minor?
A minor cannot sell feet pics: no serious platform allows it, and an adult who buys them breaks child protection laws.
Do you have to pay taxes on feet pic income?
Yes, money from selling feet pics is income you must declare in most countries. Log every sale, and see an accountant if it becomes regular.
Is it legal to buy feet pics?
Yes, buying feet pics from an adult creator who sells her own content is legal for adults, just like selling them.
Do I have to show my face or use my real name?
No, no law requires you to show your face to sell feet pics. On RateMyFeet a pseudonym is enough: no face, no real name.
On RateMyFeet, posting, rating and following are free, and anonymous if you want. Fans discover creators there and get closer to the ones they like best. Creators get seen for free, and the ones who want to sell open their backroom at the price they set. To start on the creator side, everything is on the for-creators page.