Medical Disclaimer

1. Not Medical Advice

Kidney Guardians is a general wellness application. It is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

The information, guidance, and features provided through Kidney Guardians—including but not limited to dietary suggestions, activity recommendations, hydration tracking, and wellness tips—are for general informational and educational purposes only.

Our AI-powered Guardian companions (The Stoic, The Spritely, and The Modern) provide motivational support and general wellness guidance. Their recommendations are NOT medical advice and should never be treated as a substitute for professional medical judgment.

Do not rely on Kidney Guardians to make medical decisions. The app cannot assess your individual health status, interpret lab results, or provide clinical recommendations.

2. Wellness Purpose Only

Kidney Guardians is designed to support your overall wellness journey by:

• Helping you track general wellness metrics like hydration, diet, and activity
• Providing educational content about kidney-friendly lifestyle choices
• Offering motivational support through gamification and personalized Guardian companions
• Encouraging healthy habits that may support overall well-being

The app is intended to complement—not replace—the care you receive from your healthcare team. Any wellness goals, dietary suggestions, or lifestyle recommendations provided by the app should be viewed as general guidance, not personalized medical treatment.

If you have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or any other medical condition, your dietary needs, activity levels, and health goals should be determined by your healthcare providers based on your specific medical situation.

3. Consult Your Healthcare Providers

ALWAYS consult your doctor, nephrologist, or other qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your:

• Diet: Including protein intake, sodium levels, potassium, phosphorus, or fluid restrictions
• Exercise routine: Especially if you have CKD, cardiovascular conditions, or other health concerns
• Medications: Never start, stop, or change medications based on information from this app
• Supplements: Some supplements can affect kidney function or interact with medications
• Treatment plans: Any aspect of your current medical treatment

If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, diabetes, hypertension, or any other medical condition affecting your kidneys, you should work closely with your nephrologist or healthcare team to develop an appropriate care plan.

Your healthcare providers know your complete medical history, current medications, lab results, and individual circumstances. Kidney Guardians does not have access to this information and cannot provide personalized medical recommendations.

4. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Using Kidney Guardians does NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Kidney Guardians, its affiliates, or any of its employees, contractors, or partners.

No information provided through the app—whether through the Guardian AI companions, educational content, tracking features, or any other functionality—constitutes a professional medical opinion or clinical recommendation specific to you.

We are not licensed healthcare providers. We do not:

• Practice medicine or provide medical services
• Diagnose medical conditions
• Prescribe treatments or medications
• Interpret lab results or medical tests
• Provide second opinions on medical decisions

5. Emergency Situations

Do NOT use Kidney Guardians to address emergency medical situations. The app is not designed for emergency response and should never be relied upon when immediate medical attention is needed.

If you experience any of the following, seek emergency medical care immediately:

• Severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Chest pain or pressure
• Severe swelling in legs, feet, or around eyes
• Blood in urine or significantly decreased urination
• Confusion, severe drowsiness, or loss of consciousness
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Seizures
• Signs of severe infection (high fever, chills)
• Any other symptoms that feel life-threatening

When in doubt about whether you need emergency care, err on the side of caution and seek immediate medical attention.

6. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or currentness of:

• Educational content about kidney health
• Dietary or nutritional information
• Wellness recommendations
• Guidance provided by Guardian AI companions
• Any other information within the app

Medical knowledge evolves rapidly, and information that was accurate when created may become outdated. Individual health needs vary significantly based on many factors including CKD stage, other medical conditions, medications, age, and overall health status.

Always verify any health information with your healthcare provider before acting on it.

7. FDA Classification

Kidney Guardians is classified as a general wellness product, NOT a medical device.

Under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on general wellness products, Kidney Guardians:

• Makes only general wellness claims related to maintaining or encouraging a healthy lifestyle
• Does not claim to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition
• Is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease
• Does not analyze bodily fluids, tissue samples, or other medical specimens

As a general wellness product, Kidney Guardians has NOT undergone FDA review or approval. It is not registered or listed with the FDA as a medical device.

The wellness features of our app are intended to encourage healthy lifestyle choices that may generally support kidney health, such as:

• Staying adequately hydrated
• Making balanced dietary choices
• Maintaining regular physical activity as appropriate
• Building healthy daily habits

These general wellness activities should always be discussed with your healthcare provider to ensure they are appropriate for your individual medical situation.

Acknowledgment

By using Kidney Guardians, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Medical Disclaimer. You understand that:

• Kidney Guardians is a wellness app and not a medical device or service
• The app does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• You will consult your healthcare providers before making health decisions
• You will seek emergency medical care when needed, not rely on the app
• You are responsible for your own health decisions and outcomes

If you have questions about this disclaimer or how to use Kidney Guardians appropriately, please contact us at support@kidneyguardians.com.