Safety, ethics, and legal boundaries

Core safety expectations for biohacking discussion.

Biohacking can involve real risk.

The International Biohacking Community supports open discussion, but treats safety, ethics, and legal compliance as primary constraints.

Not medical advice

Content in International Biohacking Community spaces is educational.

It is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional supervision.

Biosafety and dual-use risk

Some biology topics can be misused.

The International Biohacking Community does not support instructions that enable harm, illegal activity, or unsafe experimentation.

Human subjects and consent

Any activity involving other people requires informed consent.

If a practice resembles research, apply research ethics standards.

Body modification

Implants and invasive procedures should be approached conservatively.

Prefer qualified practitioners.

Treat sterile technique, aftercare, and complication management seriously.

Evidence quality

The International Biohacking Community encourages members to distinguish between anecdote and evidence, cite primary sources when feasible, and report uncertainty directly (including limitations, confounders, and alternative explanations).

Community conduct

Disagreement is normal.

Harassment, coercion, and reckless encouragement are not.