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Can escorts use Cognito Forms?

Explicitly names "escort services" as a prohibited business.

TOS last verified: March 8, 2026·Cognito Forms Acceptable Use Policy (June 2023)

What the Terms of Service actually say

Acceptable Use Policy — Prohibited Businesses

Adult Connections. This includes hookup, swinger, or sexual encounter services as well as escort services. Mail-order bride/spouse finders, international marriage brokers, and other similar sites and services are also prohibited.

Cognito Forms names escort services explicitly under a dedicated "Adult Connections" category. There is zero ambiguity — booking forms for escort services are a direct policy violation.

Acceptable Use Policy — Prohibited Businesses

Mature Content. Pornography and mature audience content (including literature, imagery, and other media) depicting nudity or explicit sexual acts are also prohibited.

Even non-booking content like portfolios or galleries with adult imagery would violate this clause.

What's specifically prohibited

  • Escort service booking forms (explicitly named)
  • Hookup or sexual encounter service forms
  • Adult content or mature imagery
  • Any form tied to sexual services

What happens if you get caught

  • Account terminated
  • Forms taken offline
  • Submission data lost
  • No refund for paid plans

Our analysis

Cognito Forms is a US-based form builder popular for its payment integrations and conditional logic. Its Acceptable Use Policy is one of the most explicit in the industry: escort services are banned by name under a dedicated "Adult Connections" category, alongside hookup services, swinger services, and sexual encounter services. This isn't a vague content policy — it's a specific, named prohibition. Cognito Forms is headquartered in the US and its policies reflect US legal attitudes toward sex work. If you're looking for a form builder with similar features (payment collection, conditional logic, calculations), the alternatives below won't ban you for your profession.

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