Access tier matrix
Authoritative comparison of the three tiers. For the narrative version, see Access tiers.
Age is gated by content. Identity is verified for accountability. They are separate checks.
| Tier | Audience | Age gate | Age assurance | Identity verification | Infrastructure check | Data handling | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Anyone | None | None | None | None | ZDR except caching | Hosted models and BYOK |
| Roleplay | Adults, adult content | 18+ | Sumsub | None | None | ZDR except caching | Hosted models and BYOK |
| Cybersecurity | Accountable operators | None | None | Sumsub | Domain control: DNS TXT or .merki, max 7 days, no wildcards, no subdomain propagation | ZDR except caching | Hosted models and BYOK |
Notes
- Roleplay is age gated because it can serve adult content. Cybersecurity is not age gated; the domain proof and verified identity are its gates.
- Infrastructure check detail is in Cybersecurity verification.
- Verification methods and intervals are in Verification methods.