Good company. Shared ground rules.
A little respect makes a lot of room for connection. These boundaries apply to every member and every plan.
Local pilot draft · Version 2026-11-13-draft-1. Legal and operational review is required before public transactions.
1. Company, simply
BorrowAPal is for safe, platonic companionship between adults 18 and older. Enjoy a conversation, café, restaurant, movie, public park, board game, cultural event, or spectator sport together. A Pal offers presence and conversation, not work, treatment, coaching, or a promised personal relationship.
2. Clear boundaries
No dating, romantic or sexual services, nudity, unwanted touching, solicitation, harassment, discrimination, threats, stalking, coercion, or requests to conceal misconduct. Do not pressure anyone to drink alcohol, use substances, spend beyond an agreed cap, share contact information, or meet again.
3. Public places, thoughtful plans
The pilot permits public venues only. No homes, hotel rooms, isolated locations, overnight stays, rides provided by Pals, dangerous activities, weapons, illegal activity, or significant physical exertion. Tell a trusted person where you are going; arrange your own transport. Meet for 1–6 hours. Respect venue rules and accessibility needs.
4. Companionship is not a task service
No cleaning, cooking, errands, moving, delivery, administration, tutoring, therapy, childcare, elder care, medical support, personal care, driving, security services, or other substantial physical or mental labor. Watching a match together is welcome; hiring an athlete, instructor, worker, or caregiver is not.
5. Spend by agreement
The buyer pays for the Pal’s agreed meals, tickets, and activity expenses within a mutually approved spending limit. Pay venues directly. Pals do not need to advance money. No surprise purchases or unlimited ordering. Any change needs clear mutual agreement before purchase; changes to the stored booking require a new request.
6. Be yourself, respect others
Use accurate account information. Do not impersonate someone, share accounts, post another person’s private information, or manipulate reviews. Reviews must describe a completed booking honestly and avoid sensitive personal data. No discriminatory eligibility criteria or harassment based on protected characteristics.
7. You can leave
Consent to spend time together is ongoing. Either person may leave an uncomfortable or unsafe situation. Contact emergency services at 911 for immediate danger; the platform is not an emergency service. Report concerns through Help & reporting. This local preview saves reports but has no live response team.
8. How we respond
We may review reports, remove content, restrict activity, suspend accounts, or refer credible threats as legally required. Before launch, trained moderators, appeals, incident handling, response targets, and appropriate insurance must be established. No screening method can guarantee anyone’s identity, conduct, or safety.