This Surrogate Applicant Acknowledgement, Consent, and Release (the “Acknowledgement”) is entered into between True Match Surrogacy Ltd. (the "Agency"), a business incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia in Canada, with a mailing address of PO Box 21077, 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9N8 and , effective .

This Acknowledgement governs the Applicant’s voluntary application to participate in the Agency’s screening, education, and information process. This Acknowledgement is not a surrogacy agreement, does not create an obligation to proceed with surrogacy, and does not guarantee matching with intended parents.

The Applicant confirms that participation is entirely voluntary; the Applicant is at least 21 years of age; and no person has coerced, pressured, or induced the Applicant to apply. The Applicant may withdraw from the application process at any time by providing written notice to the Agency.

The Applicant represents that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete. The Applicant agrees to promptly notify the Agency in writing of any material change, including changes to health status, medications or treatments, marital/relationship status, criminal charges or convictions, and contact information.

The Applicant acknowledges that the Agency does not provide legal advice or medical advice. No Agency representative acts as the Applicant’s legal counsel or health-care provider. The Applicant is encouraged to obtain independent legal advice at any stage of the process.

The Applicant understands that the Agency makes no guarantees regarding matching, timelines, pregnancy outcomes, or parentage determinations. The Agency does not control the conduct of intended parents, fertility clinics, counsellors, lawyers, or other third parties.

The Applicant consents to the Agency collecting, using, storing, and disclosing personal information, including photographs and non-diagnostic screening information, solely for purposes related to screening and education, potential matching, and coordination with intended parents, fertility clinics, counsellors, and legal professionals. This consent is provided in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia) and applicable federal privacy legislation. Withdrawal of consent may result in termination of participation.

The Applicant acknowledges that limited technical data (including email address and IP address) may be recorded for security, audit, and compliance purposes. The Agency will implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information and will retain personal information only as required for legal, regulatory, or operational purposes.

I acknowledge that throughout the application, screening, matching, and surrogacy process, I may provide personal, medical, psychological, financial, employment, family, and other sensitive information to the Agency.

I understand and agree that the Agency will collect, use, store, disclose, and retain my personal information for purposes related to evaluating my eligibility as a surrogate, conducting screening and background checks, facilitating potential matches with intended parents, coordinating with legal, medical, psychological, insurance, and other professional service providers, complying with applicable laws and regulations, and administering its business operations.

The Agency agrees to take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of my personal information and to limit access to individuals who require such information for legitimate business, professional, legal, medical, or administrative purposes. However, I acknowledge that no method of electronic transmission, storage, or communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

I authorize the Agency to disclose my personal information, including sensitive personal and medical information, to prospective intended parents, fertility clinics, physicians, mental health professionals, legal counsel, insurers, government authorities, regulatory bodies, contractors, consultants, and other third parties involved in the surrogacy process when such disclosure is reasonably necessary to evaluate my candidacy, facilitate a match, coordinate services, comply with legal obligations, protect the health or safety of any person, or otherwise carry out the purposes of the Agency.

I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information I may receive regarding intended parents, donors, embryos, fertility treatments, agency operations, business practices, employees, contractors, and other participants in the surrogacy process. I shall not disclose such information to any third party except as required by law or with the prior written consent of the affected individual or the Agency.

I understand that intended parents, donors, and other participants may likewise receive information about me as part of the matching and screening process. I acknowledge and accept that complete anonymity cannot be guaranteed during or after the surrogacy process.

This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of my application, withdrawal from the process, rejection of my application, completion of a surrogacy journey, or termination of any relationship between myself and the Agency.

Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Agency from disclosing information as required by law, court order, subpoena, regulatory requirement, or where the Agency reasonably believes disclosure is necessary to protect the health, safety, rights, or legal interests of any person involved in the surrogacy process.

By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and consent to the collection, use, disclosure, storage, and retention of my personal information as described herein.

The Applicant shall notify the Agency in writing immediately upon becoming aware of any issue, dispute, complaint, concern, or dissatisfaction relating to the Agency’s services, operations, policies, or personnel. Such notice is intended to allow timely review and resolution and does not limit any legal rights or remedies available to the Applicant.

The Applicant shall notify the Agency in writing immediately upon becoming aware of any issue, dispute, complaint, concern, or dissatisfaction relating to the Agency’s services, operations, policies, or personnel. Such notice is intended to allow timely review and resolution and does not limit any legal rights or remedies available to the Applicant.

Any agency portal or communication platform shall be used respectfully and lawfully. Harassment, abuse, impersonation, or misuse may result in suspension or termination of access.

The Applicant agrees to notify the Agency promptly and in writing if the Applicant no longer wishes or is no longer able to participate in the application process.

Any notice under this Acknowledgement must be in writing and delivered by email. Notices to the Agency shall be delivered to hello@truematchsurrogacy.ca. Notices to the Applicant shall be delivered to the email address provided above, unless updated in writing.

This Acknowledgement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.