Contact Information Display

This document describes how contact information is displayed in the MVP version.

Purpose

The MVP focuses on facilitating direct communication between users by clearly displaying contact information. This removes the need for complex in-app messaging systems while still enabling connections.

Contact Information Fields

Required Information

• Username/display name
• Profile picture (if available)

Optional Information

• Email address
• Phone number
• Preferred contact method
• Organization name (if applicable)
• Organization contact info (if applicable)

Display Locations

Request Detail View

Contact information for the requester is displayed at the bottom of the request details page.

Offer Detail View

Contact information for the provider is displayed at the bottom of the offer details page.

Privacy Considerations

User Control

• Users can choose which contact methods to display
• Users can hide contact information entirely (though this reduces utility)
• All contact information is opt-in

Data Handling

• Contact information is only visible to logged-in users
• No public scraping of contact information is allowed
• Users can update their contact information at any time

UI Implementation

Contact Display Component

A standardized component displays contact information consistently:

• Clear visual separation from listing content
• Prominent "Contact" heading
• Standardized formatting for each contact method
• Links/buttons for easy contact initiation

Responsive Design

• Mobile-friendly contact display
• Appropriate sizing for different screen widths
• Accessible for users with disabilities