In recent years selling pics of your feet has become a surprisingly popular way to earn money online. Lots of people are turning this unusual side hustle into a full-time income through various niche websites and social media. But one question always lingers in the back of people’s minds: Is selling feet pics legal?

Let’s make it clear so you can understand what you can do and what you can’t.

Yes, It Is Legal – In Most Places

Selling pics of your feet is legal in most countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and India – as long as you’re over the age of 18 and not breaking any platform’s rules or laws about consent and privacy.

Why is it legal?

Because rather than consider foot pics to be explicit or even pornographic, from a legal standpoint, they are typically regarded as fetish or artistic content. And there’s nothing wrong with selling it, legally and ethically.

But You Must Be 18 or Older

No compromises here. Whether you are selling on a website, or through social media as a private seller, you need to be at least 18 years old. Selling and distributing any type of personal content if you are underage – even feet pics – becomes a serious liability from a legal standpoint.

Be prepared at all times to verify your age, either from a buyer or on a website.

Protecting Your Identity and Privacy

While it is completely legal to sell feet pics, it is still wise to protect your own identity:

• Make sure to avoid showing your face in your pictures (unless you’d like to!).
• Use a pseudonym, or screen name while on different platforms.
• Do not share any personal information involving your location, phone number, and anything else personal.
• Use platforms where your personal information is not revealed, and can use their secure messaging and payment gateways.

Be Mindful of Scams and Sketchy Asks

Not every person calling themselves a “buyer” is legit.

Remember to guard against:

1. People requesting free samples.

2. People asking you to move the conversation from platform to platform.

3. Buyers who present offers reflecting odd forms of payment (checks, gift cards).

4. Anyone that makes your gut turn even the slightest bit.

Stay on reputable platforms and use your gut every single time.

What About Taxes?

If you making money regularly, selling feet pics will be considered taxable income in many countries. Even though it is an online gig, technically you are still self-employed.

Meaning, you may be responsible for:

• Reporting your income.
• Keeping your transaction records.
• And potentially having to pay self-employment tax.

Your best bet would be to look into your particular tax rules or talk to a tax advisor to remain within the law.

Legal Considerations To Keep In Mind

1. Get permission if you are taking photographs of someone else’s feet.

2. You are not allowed to copy or resell other people’s images.

3. Read and abide by the terms of service of any platform you are on.

4. You will not be allowed to engage with minors—on either side of the transaction.

Final Thoughts: Know Your Rights & Responsibilities

While yes selling feet pics is legal, like any job online, it comes with some caveats of awareness, responsibility, and care. As long as you are above the age of majority, you are protecting yourself and your privacy, you are avoiding scams, and you are abiding by the rules of the platform—you should be good to go.