Creating Parents - Building Families Together

In applying to Creating Parents, you are acknowledging that you have read, and agreed to the rules that we have created to ensure that this is a safe, welcoming space, and that you achieve the outcome you desire, in a way that is supportive and understanding of the ultimate aim, which is to build positive, encouraging and supportive families.

1. Treat all members, staff and those you interact with, with respect and kindness. This includes not using intimidating, or inappropriate language. We do not kink shame, however, describing your specific sexual kinks in an inappropriate manner, or sharing inappropriate photographs is unrelated to your search to become a parent or expand your family. There are other forums more appropriate.
2. Do not share personal contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, etc.) in your public profile, and only share this information once you have undertaken a number of online conversations, and satisfied yourself that you are willing to share your contact details.
3. For your safety - please keep initial conversations within our website. We are unable to intervene if conversations go awry, outside of our site, and we are unable to monitor potentially bad behaviour.
4. Do not engage in any form of harassment, discrimination, or offensive behaviour, we are all here for the same reason, so it is important to remember that and be kind, even if someone turns out not to be right for you.
5. No screenshots of our website at any time, if you are discovered to have taken a screenshot, you will be instantly removed from the site with no notice and no refund.
6. Do not share explicit content or engage in explicit conversations without specific mutual consent.
7. Be honest and transparent about your intentions and expectations in your profile and interactions. There is no pont presenting one version of yourself, and later becoming another. We all lput our best foot forward, but if you want your child to go to boarding school, and have piano lessons from the age of 2, you need to make that clear, rather than pretending otherwise with the intention to tell your partner later.
8. Do not misrepresent yourself or provide false information. In particular, we do not allow anyone to join our site who has declared a criminal record, and you click to agree you do not have a criminal record when you apply to us.
9. Maintain a positive and supportive environment for all members.
10. Do not engage in any form of illegal activity or encourage others to do so.
11. Do not request or offer sexual intercourse as a means of conception, and it is important that women know this is not a necessary part of the process. You must contact a fertility clinic in order to move forwards wth a donor or a platonic coparent.
12. Always meet other members in a safe and public place for the first time. Do not invite them to your home, or back to your home. Restrict your drinking so that you have your "wits about you". It is tempting to have sex soon after meeting someone you think might be ideal, but buyer beware. Take at least a month of multiple meetings each week to get to know a potential coparent.
13. Contact a fertility clinic or professional for guidance on donor processes and legalities in your specific region, country or state.
14. Keep personal information and sensitive topics confidential and within the boundaries of your co-parenting relationship.
15. Report any suspicious behaviour or violation of these rules to Creating Parents immediately.
16. Do not spam or solicit other members for products or services. You are not allowed to sell or promote any products.
17. You are not allowed to request money from another member., and if someone requests money from you, please contact us immediately.
18. Respect the privacy of other members and their families.
19. Do not share or post any content that may be harmful, offensive, or inappropriate.
20. Abide by all applicable laws and regulations in your country, region, or state.
21. Comply with any additional guidelines and recommendations provided by Creating Parents.
22. Be open to feedback and constructive criticism from other members and Creating Parents staff.
23. Always prioritise the best interests and well-being of any children involved.
24. Do not attempt to manipulate or pressure other members into making decisions they are uncomfortable with. If you are feeling pressured or uncomfortable, then this is the wrong situation for you. Do not allow someone to pressure you, no matter how much you wish to have a chiild.
25. Seek professional help and advice when necessary, such as legal, medical, or mental health support.
26. Photos posted on the platform should not include children's faces to protect their privacy and identity. In addition, for their safety,. do not introduce your children (f you have them) until you have spent a significant amount of time getting to know the person you have met.
27. The moment you feel uncomfortable in any interaction, trust your instincts, and do not move forward with that person.
28. Creating Parents serves as a platform for introduction; any interactions or decisions you make beyond joining our site are entirety at your own risk.
29. If you have children, always proceed with caution when introducing someone new into their lives. Sadly, statistics show that it is the person you introduce into your household that is most likely to abuse your child. We don’t shy away from this topic, we are here to educate and support you to ensure you see those red flags if they present themselves, and help you to ensure only safe people are welcomed into your home.
30. While we verify identities, it is your responsibility to confirm their ID should you wish to move forwards with someone.
31. Do not move forward with a co-parenting arrangement without first seeking legal assistance and consulting a therapist, if necessary.
32. Ensure that you have spent significant time getting to know someone in person before making any commitments or decisions.
33. Have a written agreement in place, signed by both parties, outlining the co-parenting arrangement and each party's responsibilities prior to moving forwards. Don’t forget that the rules and laws surrounding the arrangement you wish to make vary wildly from location to location.
34. Respect the rights and wishes of all parties involved, and always prioritise the best interests of the children involved.

Please note that at our ultimate discretion, we will remove members from Creating Parents if they breach our rules. We do not have to explain why we have done so, and will not enter into a discussion as to why. You will also forfeit any remaining membership period. Our ambition and aim is to be the largest parenting website in the world. We want to encourage and foster a supporting and welcoming environment. We do not take removal lightly, but are aware of our incredible responsibility to our future children.