Medical Disclaimer
Effective date: May 21, 2026
Hepatica provides educational information only. The App is not a medical device, is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition, and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
1. Educational Purpose
Hepatica is a Health & Fitness wellness companion for people living with, or concerned about, fatty liver disease (NAFLD / MASLD), alcohol-associated liver stress, and related metabolic conditions. The App:
- Lets you log and chart your own blood-lab values (ALT, AST, GGT, FIB-4, HbA1c, and others) over time
- Reads the values on a blood-panel report you photograph, and explains what each marker means in plain language
- Generates an educational "liver-risk" rating for a meal you photograph
- Provides an AI Liver Coach grounded in published guidelines (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, European Association for the Study of the Liver, Mayo Clinic, and peer-reviewed PubMed extracts)
- Offers personal logs for medications, alcohol intake, and a recovery streak that you choose to track on your own initiative or with your clinician
- Exports a doctor-shareable PDF of your trend data on request
None of this constitutes medical advice.
2. Not a Diagnosis
Lab interpretations, FIB-4 scores, FibroScan tracking, food ratings, and AI Coach responses are educational explanations and self-reported tracking, not clinical assessments. Hepatica cannot tell you whether you have NAFLD, MASLD, NASH/MASH, fibrosis, or cirrhosis. A liver-enzyme value above a published reference range means "discuss this with your doctor" — it is not a diagnosis. Only a qualified healthcare provider can diagnose a liver condition, using your full clinical picture.
3. FibroScan and FIB-4 Are Screening Tools, Not Diagnoses
FIB-4 is a validated screening index (Sterling 2006; referenced in AASLD guidance) calculated from age, AST, ALT, and platelet count. FibroScan (transient elastography) values that you enter come from your own clinical report. In Hepatica:
- FIB-4 and FibroScan figures are self-logged tracking tools, shown for education and trend-watching only
- They do not stage fibrosis, do not confirm or exclude advanced liver disease, and are not a substitute for clinical evaluation
- Interpretation of these results must be done by your doctor or hepatologist, who will consider imaging, history, and other tests
4. Medication and Drug Information
References inside the App to medications — including resmetirom (Rezdiffra), GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), Vitamin E, and others — are educational and based on published guideline summaries, peer-reviewed literature, and approved labeling. Hepatica does not prescribe, supply, recommend, or modify any medication, dose, frequency, or duration. Never start, stop, or change a prescribed medication based on anything in the App. Medication decisions belong to you and your prescriber.
5. Diet, Alcohol and Lifestyle Information
The Photo Food Scanner's "liver-risk" rating and the App's dietary and lifestyle information are general education drawn from published guidance (for example the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern discussed in AASLD/EASL material). They are not a personalized meal plan or clinical nutrition therapy. Nutritional needs vary; consult your doctor or a registered dietitian for individual advice.
6. Photographs Are Not Medical Imaging
Meal photos and lab-report photos are ordinary smartphone images. A meal photo is used only to produce an educational food rating. A lab-report photo is used only to read the printed numbers. Neither is clinical imaging, and the App cannot evaluate the liver, the abdomen, or any body tissue from a photograph.
7. AI Coach Responses
The AI Liver Coach generates responses grounded in an on-device knowledge base of published guidelines and peer-reviewed literature, and each response includes a citation. However:
- Responses are generated by a large language model and may contain errors, omissions, or simplifications
- Responses are general educational information, not personalized medical advice
- The Coach is designed to decline diagnosis, medication-dosing, and emergency questions, and to redirect you to a clinician
- The knowledge base is updated periodically but may not reflect the latest research at any given moment
- Always verify clinically important information with your doctor or a primary source
8. Alcohol and Recovery
Hepatica's alcohol log and recovery streak are personal-awareness tools, offered without judgement. They are not treatment for alcohol use disorder. If alcohol is affecting your health or your life, please seek support from a qualified professional or a recognised program.
Do not stop heavy or daily drinking abruptly without medical advice. In people who drink heavily, sudden cessation can cause dangerous alcohol-withdrawal symptoms — including seizures and delirium tremens — that can be life-threatening. If you plan to quit, speak with a doctor first so withdrawal can be managed safely. If you experience shaking, sweating, a racing heart, confusion, hallucinations, or a seizure after cutting back, seek emergency care immediately.
9. Emergency Signs — When to Seek Immediate Care
The App tracks chronic patterns, not acute emergencies. Seek urgent care or an emergency room if you experience any of the following:
- Severe abdominal pain, especially in the upper-right abdomen
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) that is new or worsening
- Vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools
- Confusion, severe drowsiness, or disorientation
- Swelling of the abdomen or legs that comes on quickly
- Fever with abdominal pain
If you are unsure, contact your local emergency services (US 911 / UK 999 or 111 / EU 112 / AU 000 / CA 911).
10. Mental Health and Distress
A liver diagnosis, or a recovery journey, can be emotionally heavy. If you are experiencing severe distress, hopelessness, or thoughts of self-harm, please contact a crisis line immediately:
- United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)
- United Kingdom: Samaritans 116 123
- Germany: TelefonSeelsorge 0800 111 0 111
- Canada: Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566
- Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14
- International: findahelpline.com
11. Brand Names and Trademarks
References to brand-name drugs, devices, products, or services within the App or this disclaimer are for identification and education only. Hepatica is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or partnered with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Echosens, any pharmaceutical or device manufacturer, or any clinic. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
12. No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Use of Hepatica does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Valerii Loveiko or any third party. The developer is not a licensed medical professional and does not provide clinical care.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the developer is not liable for any decision, action, omission, treatment outcome, side effect, financial loss, or other consequence resulting from reliance on the App's outputs. Use of the App is at your own discretion and risk.
14. Region-Specific Notes
- United States: Hepatica has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for any clinical claim. It is a general-wellness app, not Software as a Medical Device.
- European Union / EEA: Hepatica is not classified as a medical device under EU MDR. It is a general-wellness app in the Apple App Store Health & Fitness category.
- Germany: Hepatica is not a Digitale Gesundheitsanwendung (DiGA) and is not approved under §33a SGB V. For clinical guidance, consult your Hausarzt or a Facharzt für Gastroenterologie / Hepatologie.
- United Kingdom: Hepatica is not registered with the MHRA as a medical device. NHS referral remains the recommended pathway for clinical evaluation of liver disease.
- Australia / Canada: Hepatica is not registered with the TGA or Health Canada as a medical device.
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