Our Core Values

These five values guide every decision we make at Orbit. They are enduring, actionable, and non-negotiable.

1. Safety Is Sacred

Community safety is our highest obligation.

Orbit exists only if people feel safe, protected, and respected. Any decision that introduces ambiguity, risk, or harm is vetoed, regardless of growth, revenue, or convenience.

What this means:

• We enforce strict platonic boundaries without exception

• We invest in verification, moderation, and trust systems early and continuously

• We say no to features or shortcuts that compromise user safety

• We accept slower growth to preserve trust

• We maintain zero tolerance for bad actors

We never: trade safety for scale.

Trust is not a feature. It's the foundation.

2. Platonic Clarity Builds Trust

Connection without pressure is the product.

Orbit is intentionally platonic. We believe meaningful human connection does not require romantic or sexual intent, and clarity is essential to trust.

What this means:

• We design experiences around activities, not attraction

• We eliminate ambiguity that could confuse intent

• We communicate expectations clearly to all participants

• We reject "flexible intent" or dating-adjacent drift

• We maintain clear boundaries in all platform features and communications

We never: blur the line to boost engagement.

We don't blur the line, because that line is the point.

3. Human Flourishing Over Metrics

We design for well-being, not addiction.

Orbit measures success by how people feel after they log off, not how long they stay online. Growth, engagement, and revenue matter only if they serve human flourishing.

What this means:

• We avoid addictive mechanics, dark patterns, and dependency loops

• We favor intentional use over endless scrolling

• We ship features that encourage real-world joy, not digital exhaustion

• We accept fewer users if it means deeper impact

• We prioritize long-term well-being over short-term metrics

We never: optimize for attention at the expense of wellness.

Connection should leave you fuller, not drained.

4. Dignity Over Extraction

People are not units of revenue.

Hosts and guests are human beings, not commodities. Orbit rejects exploitative gig economics and monetization models that profit from desperation or vulnerability.

What this means:

• We treat hosts as partners, not disposable labor

• We set fair, transparent fees

• We avoid invasive advertising or data resale

• We protect privacy as a core trust commitment

• We reject business models that exploit loneliness

We never: monetize loneliness.

We don't monetize loneliness. We work to reduce it.

5. Integrity Is the Long Game

We choose who we are over how fast we grow.

Orbit's mission and ethical compass come before revenue, hype, or investor pressure. If success requires becoming something we're not, we choose not to succeed that way.

What this means:

• We decline funding or partnerships that push us off-mission

• We build sustainably, even if it takes longer

• We make decisions we'll still stand behind years from now

• We hold ourselves accountable when it's inconvenient

• We stay mission-driven even under pressure

We never: trade our values for momentum.

Our values are not negotiable, even when it costs us.