ATF enforcement in 2026 is shifting. Most firearms businesses are not struggling with knowing the rules. They struggle with proving they followed them. That distinction is becoming more important. Recent ATF updates signal a shift in how compliance is enforced in practice. The focus is moving toward intent, traceability, and how decisions are made at…
As of January 1, 2026, California AB 1263 is in effect and establishes new compliance requirements for ecommerce businesses selling firearm accessories, components, tools, or kits into California. For any order shipping to a California address, merchants must verify the buyer’s age and identity, present a state-mandated compliance notice at checkout, and apply specific shipping…
Migrating a vape store to Shopify, BigCommerce, or WooCommerce raises an important question: which compliance requirements carry over? When you migrate a vape or regulated ecommerce business to Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, or a new ERP, your compliance obligations—such as age verification, identity checks, and auditability—do not reset. They typically carry over, even if your platform,…
As governments crack down on underage access, age verification for adult content is becoming a legal necessity. But while both the UK and US are pushing for stricter controls, they’re taking very different approaches—leaving platforms uncertain about what compliance actually requires. This guide breaks down the regulatory landscape, highlights key enforcement actions, and outlines how…
The UK’s Online Safety Act just went live, bringing with it new age verification rules designed to keep children off adult platforms. But while regulators tighten enforcement, over 400,000 people have raised concerns about privacy. They’re not wrong to worry. Traditional systems often require users to upload government IDs or share sensitive data—leaving them exposed…
If you’re a Shopify developer or agency partner, you’ve probably heard this from a client: “Can you help us stay compliant with age-restricted product laws?” Maybe it was a vape store, a CBD brand, or a boutique wine shop expanding to new markets. That kind of request likely landed in your lap —along with the…
A guide to activating trust and compliance from day one. You’ve signed up. Your trial is live. Now what? Token of Trust is built to help you move fast — whether you’re verifying age for regulated products, onboarding users with identity checks, or meeting complex KYC and AML requirements. This guide will show you exactly…
Dealing in an industry with age-sensitive products? Adding age verification to your WooCommerce site is important when age compliance is mandatory. Within the last two years, 16 new US states have implemented age verification laws related to adult content. In Europe, all participating countries in the EU have rolled out the The Digital Services Act…
Are you running an online store and need to make sure you’re selling age-regulated products to the right customers? Whether you’re selling products containing alcohol, nicotine, or other regulated goods, it’s important to verify your customers’ ages to comply with legal regulations. Fortunately, Shopify offers an app marketplace with solutions such as Token of Trust…
If you run an online platform that may be subject to age regulations, you may be wondering how to determine the age of your online users. Facial age estimation and age verification technologies help protect the online privacy and safety of children and teens. They assist in complying with laws and best practices. But what…
