How do crowdfunding platforms comply with the DSA?

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Crowdfunding platforms that host user content or seller pages are typically online platforms under the DSA.

They need notice and action for illegal campaigns or fraudulent listings, statements of reasons for enforcement, user appeals, and annual transparency reporting. If operating marketplace-like features for campaign owners, apply trader traceability and reasonable checks.

They may also face separate regimes like EU Crowdfunding rules and financial crime controls. In practice, many adopt sanctions screening, KYC on project owners, and enhanced fraud detection to meet broader compliance expectations.