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It looks like this service may be intended to have a significant off label use as a professional networking / online matchmaking app, judging by the choice of human pairs given in the stock images on the website. They're all male/ female pairings of similar age groups.

It's curious that the list of suggested activities includes conventional headshot-framed work activities as well as full body view stuff like exercise routines.

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That seems like a stretch to me from the landing page, and is absolutely not my experience from using it. It’s also explicitly discouraged in all their documentation, e.g. this is from their FAQ:

Can I chat with my partner?

No. Talking with your partner is only allowed at the beginning and end of your session. At the beginning, you’re encouraged to say hello to your partner and share what you plan to work on. At the end, you should check in and ask your partner how the session went. If you’d like to talk to your partner more, you can suggest or offer it at the end of your session. Please bear in mind, no selling or propositions (business or otherwise) are allowed during Focusmate sessions.

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