Safety & boundaries
Supportive, grounded, and clear about what it is.
A Quiet Friend is an AI companion for everyday mental wellbeing. It is not a therapist, doctor, diagnosis service, or emergency service.
If there is immediate danger
Contact local emergency services now, or reach out to a trusted person who can be physically present. Safety support should never be hidden behind a paywall.
How the companion should respond
- Respond to the person first, without dumping policy language.
- Encourage real-world help when risk may be acute.
- Never diagnose or provide harmful instructions.
- Never punish someone for disclosing difficult thoughts.
Healthy relationship boundaries
No guilt for leaving, streak pressure, possessiveness, jealousy, exclusivity, or claims of being human. A helpful companion supports engagement with real life.