Product safety principles

Clarity before contact.

Adults only

The intended member experience is for people age 18 and older.

Identity checks

Identity, age, photo, and information verification must remain distinct signals.

Private first

Saving a profile does not alert the other person or start a conversation.

Control stays visible

Block, report, unmatch, and revoke-sharing actions must be easy to reach.

Meeting another person

Use your own judgment. Keep early conversations in the product, tell someone you trust about first meetings, choose a public place, arrange your own transportation, and leave if something feels wrong. Emergency situations should be directed to local emergency services.

Planning a future child

Co-Parent is for adults planning a future child. Singles and couples of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome, including existing parents planning another child. It is not for recruiting replacement or additional parents or caregivers for existing children. Do not share children's photos or personal details.

Roles and expectations

Future co-parent, intended parent, sperm donor, egg donor, gestational surrogate, and exploring are distinct, self-described intentions. Donation or gestational surrogacy does not automatically include parenting. Gender and photographs do not establish a person's role, reproductive capacity, or eligibility.

A profile is not a background check, fertility evaluation, legal agreement, or parenting assessment. Roles do not verify qualifications or establish legal parentage. Independent legal, medical, financial, and counseling advice may be appropriate before making commitments.

Genetic information

A result does not replace a clinician or genetic counselor. Sensitive information requires explicit consent, clear context, and revocable access. The prototype does not accept real DNA data.