Terms of Use & Medical Disclaimers

1. PROFESSIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENT

This software is restricted to use by appropriately licensed healthcare practitioners including, but not limited to: physicians (MD/DO), nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians, and other healthcare professionals operating within their scope of practice and applicable licensing requirements.

2. CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT ONLY

This system provides risk assessment calculations and educational information based on established algorithms and research. It is designed to supplement, not replace, the knowledge, skill, judgment, and clinical assessment of qualified healthcare practitioners.

3. NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE

This software has not been evaluated by the FDA, TGA, Health Canada, or other regulatory authorities as a medical device. It is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

4. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Healthcare practitioners using this system:

• Remain fully responsible for all clinical decisions and patient care
• Must verify all information and recommendations against current medical literature
• Should not rely solely on software-generated assessments
• Must use their professional judgment in interpreting and applying any information provided

5. ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY

While this software is based on peer-reviewed research and established clinical algorithms:

• No warranty is made regarding accuracy or completeness of information
• Results are estimates and guidelines only
• Individual patient circumstances may require different approaches
• Regular updates to medical knowledge may affect recommendations

6. DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY

Users are responsible for:

• Complying with applicable privacy laws (HIPAA, Privacy Act, etc.)
• Ensuring secure handling of patient information
• Obtaining appropriate patient consents for data use
• Following institutional data security protocols

7. SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Use of this software does not:

• Expand a practitioner's scope of practice beyond their licensing
• Authorize practice outside of professional competencies
• Replace required continuing education or professional development
• Constitute endorsement of any specific treatment approach

8. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

This software is not intended for use in emergency medical situations. In cases of medical emergency, practitioners should follow established emergency protocols and seek immediate medical intervention.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The software provider disclaims all liability for clinical decisions made using this system. Healthcare practitioners assume full responsibility for patient care decisions and outcomes.

10. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Users are responsible for ensuring their use of this software complies with:

• Local, state/provincial, and federal regulations
• Professional licensing board requirements
• Institutional policies and procedures
• Applicable medical device regulations in their jurisdiction