As a licensed sperm bank, we strictly comply with any national regulations regarding family limits. In addition to these national limits - which may vary from country to country - we have set worldwide limits of 15 and 50 families for some of our donors. Learn more about this option below.
What is a Worldwide Quota Reservation?
When a donor is available to a maximum of 15 or 50 families worldwide, no more than 15 or 50 families globally can have children conceived using sperm from that donor. When you order donor sperm from one of these donors, you reserve your spot as one of these families. We refer to this as a Worldwide Quota Reservation (WQR).
Each of these families can have more than one child using the donor.
Sperm donor options with family limits
- Worldwide Quota Reservation for 15 families: Can be used by up to 14 other families besides yours.
- Worldwide Quota Reservation for 50 families: Can be used by up to 49 other families besides yours.
Do you prefer a donor whose donations can be used only by your family? Learn more about Donor Exclusivity here.
Why choose a donor with a worldwide limit?
While not all of our sperm donors have a defined number of family matches worldwide, the majority of our donors are rarely used in more than 50 families. In practice, most donors are matched with far fewer families than this limit.
If you prefer a clearly defined upper limit, you can choose a donor with a worldwide quota. This is an optional add-on that provides full transparency about a donor’s maximum number of family matches, offering added clarity and reassurance.
How to find donors with a worldwide quota for 15 or 50 families?
Simply use the filter in our free online Donor Search to view these donors. You can easily identify the quota reservation limit (15 or 50 families) by looking for the icon in the top-left corner of the donor’s profile.
What is the price for a Worldwide Quota Reservation?
When ordering donor sperm from a donor with a worldwide quota for 15 or 50 families, an additional fee for the Worldwide Quota Reservation is added to your order. The price depends on the family limit you choose:
| Worldwide quota | Price excl. VAT |
| 15 families | 5000 EUR |
| 50 families | 500 EUR |
Please note: National quota reservations will still apply if required in your country of treatment. Learn more about national quota reservations here.
Can I get a refund for a Worldwide Quota Reservation?
Yes. We understand that things do not always go as planned, and if you do not become pregnant and no longer have sperm or embryos left, you can have your Worldwide Quota Reservation refunded within the first 3 years after purchase. To request a refund, please contact us. To ensure a safe and transparent process, refunds are confirmed in collaboration with your treating clinic.
As the refund expiration date approaches, we will notify you by email to remind you to either terminate your quota reservation and request a refund or register your pregnancy if treatment has been successful.
Questions?
Our dedicated Customer Care Consultants are always ready to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Worldwide Quota Reservation and a standard Quota Reservation?
The worldwide quota sets a fixed maximum number of families globally per donor (15 or 50), while our standard Quota Reservation system is subject to national regulations that may vary by country.
How is the number of families counted?
A family is counted when they order donor sperm from a donor with a worldwide quota for 15 or 50 families. A Worldwide Quota Reservation is automatically added to the order, securing their place among these families.
Once 15 or 50 families hold a Worldwide Quota Reservation for a donor, no new families can order sperm from that particular donor. If a family later terminates their Worldwide Quota Reservation because they do not become pregnant and decide to try with another sperm donor instead, their place becomes available to another family.
When a pregnancy or birth is registered, the Worldwide Quota Reservation becomes permanent and can no longer be terminated.
Please note that a family can have more than one child with the same donor.