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Medical Disclaimer

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Short version for in-product display (≤60 words): BabyHQ is an AI-powered parenting companion. It provides general information and guidance only. It is not a medical service, does not replace professional medical advice, and cannot diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult a qualified pediatrician for health concerns. In an emergency, call your local emergency services immediately.

1. No medical advice

The content, responses, suggestions, and any other output provided by BabyHQ (including outputs from our AI conversational companion and any summaries, check-ins, or notifications we send you) are for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

BabyHQ is not:

  • A doctor, pediatrician, nurse, therapist, psychologist, or any other licensed healthcare professional.
  • A telemedicine service, healthcare provider, or digital therapeutic.
  • A substitute for a professional medical evaluation or the personal judgment of your child's pediatrician.
  • A substitute for a mental health professional for parents experiencing anxiety, depression, or any other mental health concern.

No physician-patient relationship is created by your use of BabyHQ.

2. Use only as a supplement to professional care

You should always consult a qualified pediatrician or other appropriate healthcare professional for any questions about your child's health, development, growth, feeding, sleep, behavior, or any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read, heard, or received through BabyHQ.

You should never make decisions about your child's medications, vaccinations, feeding, sleep practices, developmental interventions, or any other medical or health matter based solely on BabyHQ's output. Always verify with a licensed professional.

3. Emergencies — seek immediate help

BabyHQ is not designed for emergencies. Do not use BabyHQ if your child is in a medical or safety emergency.

If you believe your child is experiencing a medical emergency, including but not limited to:

  • Difficulty breathing, choking, or gasping for air
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Unresponsiveness, extreme lethargy, or loss of consciousness
  • Seizures or convulsions
  • Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face/throat, trouble breathing, hives spreading quickly)
  • Head injury with vomiting, confusion, or loss of consciousness
  • High fever in an infant under 3 months, or any fever accompanied by unusual stiffness, rash, or inconsolable crying
  • Signs of severe dehydration (no wet diapers for 8+ hours, sunken fontanelle, extreme lethargy)
  • Possible poisoning or ingestion of a harmful substance
  • Thoughts of self-harm or harm to the child, by a caregiver

Call your local emergency number immediately (for example, 911 in the United States, 123 in Colombia, 112 in most of Europe) or go to the nearest emergency room.

You can also contact your country's poison control center or pediatric emergency hotline where applicable.

4. AI-generated content — inherent limitations

BabyHQ's guidance is generated by large language models (AI). AI systems can:

  • Produce information that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or inappropriate for your specific situation.
  • Misinterpret the context or specifics of what you share.
  • Generate confident-sounding responses that are nevertheless incorrect ("hallucinations").
  • Fail to account for unique medical history, allergies, developmental conditions, or family circumstances we are not aware of.

You are responsible for critically evaluating any information from BabyHQ and for verifying it with qualified professionals before acting on it. Do not treat BabyHQ's output as authoritative.

5. No endorsement of specific treatments

Any references by BabyHQ to specific products, brands, methods, practitioners, sleep training approaches, feeding practices, supplements, medications, or treatments are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. BabyHQ does not verify the claims of third parties mentioned in its responses.

6. Your responsibility

By using BabyHQ, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are the parent, legal guardian, or authorized caregiver of the child for whom you are using BabyHQ.
  • You will use BabyHQ as one of many resources, not as a primary source of health decisions.
  • You will not rely solely on BabyHQ for any matter that could affect your child's health, safety, development, or wellbeing.
  • You assume full responsibility for the decisions you make based on information you receive through BabyHQ.
  • You will seek qualified professional help promptly when your child's situation warrants it.

7. Scope

This disclaimer applies to all forms in which BabyHQ delivers content, including the conversational chat, summary tabs, notifications, emails, onboarding flows, and any future features.

8. Changes

We may update this disclaimer from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to users before they take effect.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this disclaimer, contact us at [CONTACT_EMAIL_LEGAL].

This disclaimer does not limit any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection or healthcare laws that cannot be waived by agreement.