LOS ANGELES (July 2, 2026) — The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) is pleased to honor industry leaders Lion’s Den, Segpay, and VENUS Berlin as its Featured Sponsors for July 2026.

Now in its 30th year, ASACP is an award-winning, globally recognized, member- and sponsor-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting online child safety by proactively helping parents and businesses protect children from online harms.

ASACP gains financial and material backing from a group of prominent digital media companies and support service providers, as well as contributions from organizations, individuals, and stakeholders, including its monthly honor roll of featured sponsors.

ASACP’s featured sponsors are highly respected industry leaders recognized for their significant contributions to corporate responsibility, ethical business practices, and the implementation of procedural and technical measures that ensure child safety. These measures aim to protect minors and other vulnerable users from accidental exposure to age-restricted online content, thereby safeguarding children’s safety and innocence as they navigate their daily digital lives.

ASACP’s Executive Director, Tim Henning, sincerely thanks Lion’s Den, Segpay, and VENUS Berlin for their continued support and crucial contribution to building a safer future through child protection initiatives.

Henning stated that our sponsors’ commitment to age verification safeguards youth innocence. He emphasized that the association’s free tools, education, and outreach rely on their generous support. “Together, we are creating a meaningful impact on online child safety!”

These tools include free child-protection resources for parents, Best Practices tailored to specific adult market segments, and a comprehensive Code of Ethics for all website and mobile app publishers. These vital resources help companies of all sizes prevent minors from accessing age-restricted content.

Among ASACP’s key accomplishments are its RTA (Restricted To Adults) meta-labeling system, designed to block children from adult web pages and apps, and its CSAM Reporting Tipline, which has handled 1.3 million reports since its launch and continues to serve as a crucial international resource.

The association’s family of industry leaders, including July’s Featured Sponsors — Lion’s Den, Segpay, and VENUS Berlin — is crucial in making our tools and services accessible to the broader community.

Lion’s Den

Lion’s Den has been a proud Title Sponsor of ASACP since 2006, underscoring its longstanding commitment to protecting children from exploitation and shielding minors from inappropriate adult content. Since its beginnings in 1971 in Columbus, Ohio, Lion’s Den has built a reputation as a trusted provider of adult toys, lingerie, massage oils, and intimacy resources — offering a secure, responsible, and stigma-free shopping experience both in-store and online at LionsDen.com.

Beyond retail, Lion’s Den is deeply engaged in the communities it serves. The company partners with colleges and universities nationwide to support sexual health education, works alongside organizations raising awareness for ovarian and testicular cancer, and collaborates with nonprofits combating human trafficking. Lion’s Den also proudly supports free speech and social acceptance campaigns, helping dismantle stigma and empower individuals to embrace intimacy and wellness with confidence.

“We are honored to support ASACP’s mission of protecting children from exploitation,” said Lion’s Den CEO Michael Moran. “Community engagement, education, and responsibility are at the heart of who we are — and we’re proud to stand alongside ASACP in shaping a safer and more accountable industry.”

Segpay

For more than two decades, Segpay has helped high-risk businesses navigate the challenges of online payments while balancing compliance and offering custom solutions, including payment facilitator services, direct merchant accounts, and secure gateway services. Segpay has been an ASACP Corporate Sponsor since 2016 and is committed to supporting initiatives that protect children and responsible business practices across the industry.

“Segpay is proud to support ASACP and the important work it does to keep children safe online,” said Segpay CEO Cathy Beardsley. “Businesses that succeed long-term are the ones that make compliance part of their everyday operations. Today, compliance is simply part of running a successful business. ASACP provides valuable resources and tools that help merchants strengthen their compliance programs and provide a safer online environment.”

Segpay works closely with merchants, helping them understand and meet card brand requirements, including age verification, content moderation, consent documentation, and all user-generated content standards. Segpay takes a proactive approach to educating merchants through its blogs and the Segpay News Network (SNN), which is promoted through its social channels. 

"Protecting vulnerable individuals and preventing exploitation takes commitment from everyone involved," Beardsley added. "ASACP gives businesses practical resources that help them do the right thing. We’re proud to support an organization that continues to make a meaningful difference."

VENUS Berlin

An ASACP In-Kind Media Sponsor, VENUS Berlin is Europe’s leading international trade fair and festival for the adult entertainment and lifestyle industry. Since 1997, the event has connected creators, platforms, studios, brands, technology providers, payment companies, media representatives, and fans from around the world. Each year, more than 270 exhibitors from over 40 countries and tens of thousands of visitors gather in Berlin to explore trends, innovations, and business opportunities.

Beyond its role as a showcase for products, services, and entertainment, VENUS serves as an important platform for industry dialogue, education, and collaboration. The event brings together stakeholders from across the adult ecosystem to discuss innovation, developments in the creator economy, compliance, payment solutions, age verification, online safety, and the future of digital adult entertainment.

According to Walter Hasenclever, Press Spokesperson for VENUS Berlin, responsible business practices and the protection of minors remain fundamental priorities for the industry.

“VENUS has always stood for openness, innovation, and responsibility,” said Hasenclever. “Supporting ASACP reflects our commitment to ensuring that adult content remains accessible only to consenting adults and that effective safeguards continue to evolve alongside technological progress.”

“As the industry becomes increasingly digital and global, collaboration is more important than ever,” he added. “Organizations like ASACP play a vital role in promoting education, best practices, and practical solutions that help protect minors while supporting a safe and sustainable adult industry.”

The next VENUS Berlin will take place from October 22–25, 2026, bringing together the global adult business community for four days of networking, innovation, education, and entertainment in the German capital.

Henning thanked Lion’s Den, Segpay, and VENUS Berlin for their leadership and support in helping the association prevent children from accessing or creating adult-oriented content.

Henning emphasized that ASACP’s sponsors and members are essential to creating a safer space for consenting adults and to shielding society’s most vulnerable from a range of online dangers.

Hening concluded by saying, “We value our sponsors’ essential role in setting industry standards and protecting children’s online safety. Together, we can help improve children’s daily digital lives.”

To learn more about how your business can help protect itself by protecting children, email [email protected].

About ASACP

Founded in 1996, ASACP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to online child protection. ASACP comprises the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection and the ASACP Foundation. ASACP is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that manages a membership program and provides resources that help companies protect minors online. The ASACP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is responsible for our CSAM Reporting Tipline and the RTA (Restricted To Adults) meta-labeling system.

ASACP has invested three decades in developing proactive programs that protect minors and empower parents, and its assistance to the digital media industry’s child protection efforts is unparalleled. For more information, visit ASACP.org.