The best advice is, to consult with a lawyer who has experience in this area.
TGP sites do not host submitters galleries. Submitters and/or the sponsor provides the hosting. Google simply provides a link to the images, as does TGP/MGP sites.
The proposed ammendments to the 2257 law are still in limbo. The law has not been officially ammended at this point.
What some gallery submitters do, is provide a link on their galleries to where the 2257 information can be found. This is not required by law, but some submitters and TGP/MGP owners want to see it and also may prevent future headaches if the law does become ammended. On some submit forms, a url to the 2257 information must be completed or the submit is rejected.
Some TGP/MGP site owners implemented various measures to become compliant should the law be ammended. Everything from changing hosting, to switching to text only, to not allowing submits.
Whether you use purchased, sponsor, or your own content, you need to know where the 2257 information is.
Keep all 2257 information and receipts when you purchase content. Keep it easily accessible if ever needed.
If you use sponsor content, make sure your sponsor provides a link to where the 2257 information can be found.
If you produce your own content, you are responsible for your own record keeping.
Don't use images that are "borrowed" from somewhere else. Stick with content you purchased that came with 2257 information, the sponsor provided, or that you produced yourself.
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