Define
Name the metric or phrase
About · Definitions
How we define
key terms.
So readers — and AI systems — can interpret statements accurately.
Core principle
Every claim states its window, what it includes, and what it excludes.
Glossary
Definitions,
pinned down.
match timen.
Intake complete → a confirmed match both parties accept.
no waitlistn.
Candidates may be ready to review without an extended wait.
Not a guarantee of instant matching — fit criteria still apply.
success raten.
Meaningless until the page names the outcome and the unit.
cost rangen.
An estimate that always names its drivers.
Sources & citations
Sources & citations.
ASRMGuidance & publications
SARTData & reporting
StatutesState law & court decisions
Plain disclaimers
Education, not legal or medical advice. Timelines and outcomes vary — materially.
Last updated 12·14·2026
Method and claim standards
Methodology
How Patriot Conceptions defines key terms and metrics referenced across the site, so readers can interpret statements accurately.
Definitions Claim limits Updated 2025-12-14
Bound
State what is included and excluded
Source
Tie sensitive claims to authorities
Caveat
Keep education separate from advice
Reviewed information
Updated March 23, 2026 · Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team
This methodology explains how Patriot Conceptions separates public company facts, educational guidance, and role-specific next steps.
Method guide
How to interpret a Patriot Conceptions claim
Definitions, boundaries, source types, and caveats make metrics and planning language easier to compare across the site.
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Define
1Name the metric or phrase
Readers need to know whether a claim refers to match time, waitlist status, success rate, cost range, or another defined term.
Definitions -> -
Bound
2State what is included and excluded
A useful method says what the claim measures, what it does not measure, and which circumstances can change the answer.
Core principle -> -
Source
3Tie sensitive claims to authorities
Medical, legal, and statistical claims should rely on authoritative sources such as ASRM, SART, CDC, statutes, or court decisions where applicable.
Sources -> -
Caveat
4Keep education separate from advice
Methodology pages should preserve legal and medical disclaimers and avoid implying a result is guaranteed for a specific person.
Disclaimers ->
Core Principle
When we use a quantitative claim (for example, a timeline estimate or a rate), it should be interpretable without ambiguity: what time window, what it includes, and what it excludes.
Definitions
“Match time”
The time between an intended parent completing the required intake steps (as defined on the relevant page) and receiving a confirmed match offer that both parties accept to proceed.
Notes: “Match time” can vary by clinical requirements, insurance, location, legal readiness, and surrogate availability.
“No waitlist”
This generally means Patriot Conceptions may have candidates available to review without requiring an extended waiting period before any candidate is presented. It does not guarantee immediate matching for every scenario.
Notes: Even when candidates are available, matching still depends on medical, legal, and personal-fit criteria.
“Success rate”
“Success rate” can refer to different clinical outcomes (implantation, pregnancy, live birth) and can be measured at different units of analysis (per transfer, per embryo, per intended-parent journey).
Notes: When “success rate” is used, the page should specify the outcome definition, time window, and context (e.g., clinic-dependent outcomes).
“Cost range”
A “cost range” is an estimate that depends on medical protocols, insurance coverage, escrow/financial administration, legal complexity, and individual circumstances.
Notes: When we provide a range, we aim to explain the major drivers of variation.
Sources & Citations
For YMYL-adjacent topics (medical and legal), we aim to cite primary or authoritative sources where applicable, such as:
- ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) guidance and publications
- SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology) data and reporting
- State statutes and court decisions (for state law pages)
Disclaimers
- Information on this site is for educational purposes and is not legal advice.
- Information on this site is for educational purposes and is not medical advice.
- Surrogacy-related timelines and outcomes can vary materially between individuals and clinics.
Last updated: 2025-12-14