Medical Disclaimer
Please read this important information about the limitations of our health tracking application.
Last Updated: February 11, 2025
Important Warning
Bowel Buddies is a health tracking and educational tool intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Not Medical Advice
The content provided by Bowel Buddies, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, charts, and other material, is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The Bristol Stool Chart and other health information provided within the app are educational tools meant to help you better understand and communicate about your digestive health. They do not constitute medical advice tailored to your specific situation.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Use of Bowel Buddies does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and the creators, developers, or operators of the application. No confidential relationship is established, and communications through the app are not privileged or protected as medical communications would be.
The app does not provide personalized medical recommendations, diagnoses, or treatment plans. Any health-related decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals who can evaluate your individual circumstances.
Emergency Situations
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately (or your local emergency number).
Do not rely on Bowel Buddies or any information within the app for emergency medical situations. Seek immediate professional medical attention for severe symptoms including:
- • Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- • Blood in stool or black, tarry stools
- • Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
- • Signs of severe dehydration
- • High fever with gastrointestinal symptoms
- • Sudden, unexplained weight loss
Bowel Buddies is not designed to handle medical emergencies. Always err on the side of caution and seek immediate professional care when experiencing severe or concerning symptoms.
Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date health information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained within the app.
Health information is constantly evolving as new research emerges. The content in Bowel Buddies may not always reflect the most current medical knowledge or best practices. We recommend consulting multiple authoritative sources and healthcare professionals for important health decisions.
Any reliance you place on information provided by Bowel Buddies is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from such reliance.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your health and wellness decisions. Bowel Buddies is designed to be a tool that helps you track and reflect on your digestive health patterns, but the responsibility for interpreting this information and taking appropriate action rests entirely with you.
When using the app to track symptoms or patterns, you acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for accurately recording your data
- You understand that app insights are based on your inputs and may not reflect your complete health picture
- You will use your own judgment and seek professional advice when needed
- You will not delay seeking medical attention based on app information
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or interpreted from using Bowel Buddies.
Consult Your Physician
We strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your diet, lifestyle, or health routine based on information or insights from Bowel Buddies.
This is particularly important if you:
- Have existing medical conditions or chronic illnesses
- Are taking prescription medications
- Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
- Are under the age of 18
- Are elderly or have compromised immune systems
- Notice persistent changes in your bowel habits
Your physician can provide personalized guidance based on your complete medical history, current medications, and individual health needs.
Liability Limitation
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bowel Buddies and its creators, developers, operators, affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the application.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages for:
- Personal injury, pain and suffering, or emotional distress
- Medical expenses or health complications
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Any other damages resulting from decisions made based on app information
By using Bowel Buddies, you acknowledge and agree that you assume all risks associated with using the application for health tracking and educational purposes.