Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Please read these terms carefully before accessing or using the Family By Design platform.
Introduction
Family By Design operates as a private and selective coordination platform designed to support intentional co-parenting and structured parenthood pathways.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms, conditions, and privacy practices outlined below. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use this platform.
Platform Nature
Structured Participation
Family By Design is not a dating platform, social networking platform, or public matching service.
Participation within the platform is:
- Selective and review-based
- Privately coordinated
- Subject to internal evaluation and progression stages
Submission of an application or payment of any processing requirement does not guarantee progression, matching, approval, or participation.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Applicants are expected to provide accurate information throughout the review and evaluation process.
Family By Design reserves the right to:
- Decline applications
- Pause progression
- Request additional verification
- Remove applicants from the process where necessary
Participation may be limited based on internal review, compatibility considerations, verification concerns, or platform suitability.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Information Handling
Family By Design is designed around controlled participation and confidential handling of submitted information.
The platform does not operate through public profiles, open user listings, or public visibility systems.
Information submitted through the platform is used for:
- Evaluation and compatibility review
- Administrative coordination
- Verification procedures
- Platform management purposes
Reasonable efforts are made to maintain confidentiality and controlled access throughout the process.
Photos & Documents
Uploaded Materials
Applicants may be required to upload identification documents, verification materials, supporting financial documents, and profile photographs.
Submitted materials remain private within the platform review and coordination process. Photos and profile materials are only used within limited internal review and structured match coordination stages.
Match Review & Compatibility
Structured Match Coordination
Family By Design does not guarantee compatibility, successful matching, parenting outcomes, relationship outcomes, or long-term co-parenting success.
Compatibility review may consider factors including parenting expectations, lifestyle considerations, financial stability, behavioural compatibility, child-related preferences, and location considerations.
All progression remains subject to mutual agreement and internal review.
Legal & Medical Disclaimer
Independent Professional Services
Family By Design does not directly perform medical, fertility, or legal services.
Medical procedures including IVF and IUI are conducted independently through licensed medical providers and fertility professionals.
Legal agreements and legal guidance are handled independently through licensed legal professionals where applicable.
The platform functions as a structured coordination and evaluation system only.
Payments & Processing Fees
Administrative Processing
Certain stages of the platform may require non-refundable processing or administrative commitment fees.
Fees are used to support administrative review, verification procedures, coordination processes, and structured evaluation stages.
Payment of fees does not guarantee approval, progression, matching, or any particular participation outcome.
Participant Responsibility
Conduct & Accuracy
Applicants agree to:
- Provide accurate information throughout the process
- Participate honestly and respectfully
- Respect confidentiality requirements
- Avoid misrepresentation or fraudulent submissions
Family By Design reserves the right to suspend or terminate participation where false information, abusive conduct, or serious inconsistencies are identified.
Voluntary Participation
Withdrawal
Participation within the platform remains voluntary. Applicants may choose not to proceed at any stage of the process.
Family By Design also reserves the right to discontinue or decline progression at its discretion where necessary.
Limitation of Liability
Platform Limitation
Family By Design provides a structured coordination platform designed to support intentional co-parenting evaluation and progression.
The platform does not guarantee matching outcomes, parenting success, relationship success, compatibility certainty, medical outcomes, or legal outcomes.
Users participate voluntarily and acknowledge that all major life decisions remain their personal responsibility.
Data Protection
Your Data Rights
Family By Design is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal data held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to platform requirements)
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact: info@joinfamilybydesign.com
Cookies
Cookie Usage
This website uses cookies to support its functionality and to improve your experience. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Essential cookies are used to maintain session security and basic website functionality. No advertising or third-party tracking cookies are used without your explicit consent.
Policy Updates
Changes to Terms
Family By Design reserves the right to update or modify these terms, policies, procedures, and participation requirements where necessary. Updated versions may be published on the platform periodically.
Continued use of the platform following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
Questions & Support
For questions relating to these terms or privacy practices, please contact:
Email: info@joinfamilybydesign.com