platform overview brief
create the space
prepared for prospective review · april 2026
prepared for prospective review. april 2026.
this document provides an objective overview of the platform, its current state, and links to review all policies before any account creation or data submission.
what it is
Create The Space (CTS) is a community platform connecting wellness practitioners, small organizations, and the people who seek their services. it was founded in Oakland in 2018 as a wellness consultancy centered on the wellbeing of Black men. the platform is the technology layer that extends that work — peer-led, community-anchored, serving practitioners across modalities (therapy, coaching, bodywork, energy work, circle keeping, and more).
the app is mobile-first (Android + iOS) with a web admin surface. it is not a marketplace in the traditional sense — it is a connector. the platform does not provide clinical services. practitioners maintain their own scope, licensing, and client relationships.
what the platform does
for community members
- discover practitioners, events, organizations, and places through an interest-driven directory
- RSVP to events with calendar sync
- join communities and channels (text, voice, video, stage)
- save items to a personal collection (“My Book”)
- message practitioners and community members directly
- receive community-driven recommendations via a discovery engine
for practitioners
- practice portal with client roster, session notes (8 modality-specific templates), and service listings
- private 1:1 video sessions via LiveKit (end-to-end encrypted rooms)
- booking flow with deposits and calendar integration
- credential verification path for licensed providers
- community of practice peer network
for organizations
- organization profile with community activation
- event hosting and management
- broadcast announcements and partnership network
- donation/support collection via Stripe
current state — honest assessment
| dimension | status | confidence |
|---|---|---|
| core features (directory, events, messaging, communities, booking, payments) | built and functional | 85% |
| practitioner tools (portal, session notes, client roster, video sessions) | built and functional | 85% |
| payment infrastructure (Stripe subscriptions, donations, booking deposits, tips) | built, tested end-to-end | 85% |
| data privacy (RLS policies, encrypted session notes, peer model compliance) | architecturally sound | 85% |
| scale readiness | alpha stage | 15% uncertainty |
| iOS availability | not yet built | requires Mac |
| regulatory compliance | in progress | COI on file, E&O gaps identified |
the 85/15 band means: 85% of features are built, wired, and functional. 15% represents untested edge cases under real load, iOS pending, UX polish, and operational items.
codebase scale
| layer | count |
|---|---|
| shipped features | 348+ |
| database migrations | 248 |
| edge functions (server) | 83 |
| page files (UI) | 83 |
| service files (logic) | 83 |
| reusable components | 48 |
| modal sheets | 45+ |
data & privacy — what to review before signing up
CTS does not require you to create an account to review policies. all policies are available as static documents:
policy documents
- privacy policy — what data is collected, how it's stored, who can see it
cr8thespace.com/privacy - terms of service — platform rules, liability limitations, account terms
cr8thespace.com/terms - community guidelines — 9 principles governing community behavior, violation types and moderation process
- practitioner agreement — peer model acknowledgment, scope of practice boundaries
data architecture highlights
- row-level security: every sensitive table enforces that users can only access their own data
- encrypted fields: session notes, care records, and intake data use column-level encryption
- no data selling: CTS does not sell, share, or monetize user data to third parties
- account deletion: users can request full account deletion
- authentication: email/password. no third-party SSO required. no social login data harvested
what CTS does NOT do
- does not provide clinical services or medical advice
- does not store health records in a HIPAA-regulated capacity
- does not track location without explicit permission
- does not confirm to anyone that their profile was viewed
- does not use countdown timers, shame triggers, or dark patterns
business model
| revenue stream | status |
|---|---|
| membership subscriptions (5 tiers: $9.99 – $249/mo) | built, Stripe configured, test mode |
| booking deposits + session fees | built, tested |
| donations / community support | built, tested end-to-end |
| practitioner tips (live session hosts) | built |
| pay it forward fund (community-subsidized access) | specced, not yet built |
insurance
- active COI: United States Liability Insurance Group, Policy NPP1633231A
- period: 06/12/2025 – 06/12/2026
- general liability: $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate
- D&O: $1M per claim
- gaps identified: professional liability (E&O) and sexual misconduct coverage not yet on policy — being addressed
next steps (at your pace)
- read the policies — links above, or request the full text directly
- ask questions — anything about data, architecture, business model, legal structure
- if interested — we can schedule a walkthrough of the app on a shared screen (no account creation required on your end)
- no timeline — this isn't going anywhere. take the time you need.