Medical Disclaimer

Effective date: May 17, 2026

1. Educational Purpose

Cysta AI provides a private tracker for cycle days, symptoms, supplement adherence, lab values, and progress photos, plus an AI Coach that surfaces information from peer-reviewed PCOS guidelines (ACOG, ESHRE, Endocrine Society, AAP, PubMed). All content is for educational use only.

2. Not a Diagnosis

The PCOS Type Quiz inside the App is a self-assessment based on the user's reported symptoms. It does not constitute a diagnosis. Only a qualified healthcare provider can diagnose PCOS, using the Rotterdam criteria (or any successor framework), bloodwork, ultrasound, and clinical examination. If you suspect you have PCOS, schedule an appointment with an endocrinologist or OB-GYN.

3. Always Consult a Healthcare Provider

Before starting, changing, or stopping any treatment — including over-the-counter supplements (myo-inositol, NAC, vitamin D, berberine, etc.), prescription medications (Metformin, Letrozole, oral contraceptives, GLP-1 agonists), or lifestyle interventions — consult your endocrinologist, OB-GYN, or primary care physician.

4. Prescription Drug Information

Cysta may reference prescription drugs by name (Metformin, Letrozole, Ozempic / Wegovy, Spironolactone, etc.) in educational contexts. References are informational only and do not constitute a prescription, recommendation, or endorsement. The App does not prescribe, recommend dosages, or recommend whether to start or stop any medication.

5. Drug Doses & Dosing Reference

Any drug dose mentioned by the AI Coach (e.g. "ESHRE 2023 mentions myo-inositol 2g twice daily") is a class-level reference to published guidelines. It is not a personalized recommendation. Your prescriber may choose a different dose or different drug entirely based on your individual clinical picture.

6. Photographs Are Not Medical Imaging

The optional Photo Journal captures personal progress photos. These are NOT clinical photography, NOT dermoscopic resolution, and NOT diagnostic-grade. The Compare-photo feature generates one neutral sentence describing visible change between two user-selected photos — it never assigns a severity score, never rates progress as "good" or "bad," and never claims a clinical change. Photos are not a substitute for examination by a dermatologist or endocrinologist.

7. AI Coach Responses

The AI Coach pulls from peer-reviewed PCOS guidelines and cites the source on every answer. AI responses may nonetheless:

• Contain factual errors despite citations (treat the citation as authoritative; the surrounding language as a paraphrase)
• Lack personal context about your full clinical picture, comorbidities, allergies, or current medications
• Be out-of-date if the underlying guideline has been revised after the corpus was built
• Refuse to answer when the question is outside scope (e.g. emergencies, definitive fertility predictions, severity scoring)

AI Coach answers are general educational information, not personalized medical advice. Always verify recommendations with your healthcare provider before acting on them.

8. Brand Names & Trademarks

Cysta mentions brand names (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Glucophage®, Femara®, Ovasitol®, Inofolic®, etc.) for educational reference only. No affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship with these brands or their manufacturers is implied. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

9. Emergency Signs — When to Seek Immediate Care

• Severe pelvic pain that does not subside
• Heavy bleeding (soaking more than one pad per hour for 2+ hours)
• Sudden vision changes, severe headache, chest pain, or shortness of breath (potential signs of clotting on hormonal medications)
• Suspected ectopic pregnancy symptoms (sharp one-sided pain + missed period + positive test)
• Severe hypoglycemia signs while on metformin or GLP-1 medication (confusion, sweating, loss of consciousness)
• Allergic reaction (swelling, difficulty breathing, hives)

10. Mental Health & Distress

PCOS is associated with higher rates of anxiety and depression. The App is not a substitute for mental healthcare. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or a mental health crisis, please reach out to crisis services in your country:

• United States: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• United Kingdom: Call 116 123 (Samaritans)
• Germany: Call 0800 111 0 111 (Telefonseelsorge)
• Canada: Call or text 1-833-456-4566 (Talk Suicide Canada)
• Australia: Call 13 11 14 (Lifeline Australia)
• International: Visit findahelpline.com for a country-by-country directory

11. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Using Cysta does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and the developer or any third party referenced in the App. The App's developer is not a licensed medical professional and does not provide medical advice. Any educational content surfaced by the AI Coach is general in nature and may not apply to your individual situation.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cysta AI, its developer, and its third-party service providers are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the App, including but not limited to delayed diagnosis, incorrect self-assessment, action or inaction based on AI Coach answers, or reliance on tracked data. Use Cysta as a supplement to — never a replacement for — professional medical care.

13. Region-Specific Regulatory Status

• European Union (EU MDR 2017/745): Cysta AI is a wellness / lifestyle / education software. It is not classified, certified, or marketed as a medical device. It does not bear a CE mark.
• Germany (DiGA framework): Cysta is not a DiGA (Digital Health Application). It is not approved by BfArM, is not reimbursable through statutory or private health insurance, and is not prescribable by physicians.
• United Kingdom (MHRA): Cysta is not registered as a medical device with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
• United States (FDA): Cysta has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The App is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
• Canada (Health Canada): Cysta is not a licensed medical device under the Medical Devices Regulations.
• Australia (TGA): Cysta is not listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.

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