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Site URL: https://twentytwentysix.gallery/limited-editions/martine-emdur

This post is both a warning of sorts as well as a request for advice. Stripe has closed down the account of my client due to selling limited edition prints. 

"Specifically, we are unable to accept payments for pornography and adult content, as mentioned on our restricted businesses list."

The site in question is an art gallery website - the artworks are created by a very highly regarded fine artist and the content is by no means pornographic or adult content. The art hangs in houses, commercial venues and in these situations would most certainly be viewed by children.  The client appealed and are now asking for a solution.... The site was recently upgraded to 7.1 and it was my suggestion to use Squarespace ecommerce for an easier experience for the gallery. Previously on 7.0 we used a shopify button but because there were a lot of products that was a logistical nightmare - using squarespace has been (until now) far more pleasurable. 

In looking for alternatives Shopify has the same list of restricted businesses and adult content/pornographic images are listed so I'm surprised the account wasn't flagged. The client appealed and received communication saying their decision is final. 

I was hoping that if the offending images were removed from the store it would ameliorate the situation but from what I understand the account is 'closed'. 

Has anyone been through a similar experience with art as opposed to other products like CBD etc and if so what was your solution? 

Thanks in advance.....

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