Fitness Disclaimer · ChallengeFinds

DRAFT — pending Erik's approval. Not published. This draft was prepared by an AI assistant and is not legal advice; a qualified lawyer should review it before publication.

Two versions: a short one for the onboarding acknowledgement card (WS4 m7 — shown once, user must tap "I understand" before starting a first challenge), and a full one for the Terms of Use (§12) and a Settings → About link.

Short version (onboarding card, ≤60 words)

Before you start

ChallengeFinds offers general fitness content, not medical advice. Consult a physician before beginning, especially if you are pregnant, injured, or have a medical condition. Stop immediately if you feel pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. By continuing, you accept that you exercise voluntarily and at your own risk.

[Button: I understand]

(53 words excluding heading and button.)

Full version (for the Terms and in-app About screen)

Not medical advice. ChallengeFinds provides general fitness and exercise information for educational and motivational purposes only. Nothing in the App — challenge programs, exercise instructions, schedules, tips, reminders, or any other content — is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for advice from a physician or qualified health professional. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read in the App.

Consult a physician first. Before starting this or any other exercise program, consult your physician — particularly if you are pregnant or postpartum, have or suspect an injury, have a heart condition, high blood pressure, joint or bone problems, or any other pre-existing medical condition, are taking medication that affects physical activity, or have not exercised regularly. Do not start a challenge if your physician advises against it.

Listen to your body — stop if it hurts. If at any point during exercise you feel pain, discomfort, dizziness, light-headedness, shortness of breath, chest pressure, or nausea, stop immediately and seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Progressive daily targets in the App are suggestions, not obligations: skip, reduce, or modify any exercise that does not feel right for you. Rest days matter; do not train through injury.

Assumption of risk. Physical exercise carries inherent risks, including muscle soreness, strain, and more serious injury. By using the App you confirm that you are voluntarily participating in the activities it describes, that you are physically able to do so, and that you assume full responsibility for any risk, injury, or harm arising from your use of the App's content, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

No guaranteed results. Fitness outcomes vary from person to person and depend on factors outside the App's control (health status, effort, nutrition, rest). The App does not promise any specific result in strength, endurance, weight, or appearance.

Emergencies. The App is not designed for emergencies. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.

Placement checklist (for WS4/WS8)

Onboarding: short version as a blocking acknowledgement card before the first challenge start (flows.md onboarding sequence, m7).
Terms of Use §12: full version incorporated verbatim on publication.
Settings → About: link/screen showing the full version so it stays reachable after onboarding.
App Store review notes (WS8): mention that a physician-consultation disclaimer is shown at onboarding — pre-empts Guideline 5.1.1/health-content questions.

Open questions for Erik

Acknowledgement persistence: should the "I understand" tap be recorded (a timestamp in local storage, synced to the account when signed in)? Cheap to add in WS4 and useful evidence that the disclaimer was actually accepted. Recommended: yes.
Re-acknowledgement: show the card once per install, or once per account? (Once per install is simpler and safer — a new device sees it again.)
Wording sign-off: a lawyer should confirm the assumption-of-risk paragraph is effective under the governing law of the Terms, which is Malta — waivers have limits, especially against consumers under Maltese and EU consumer law; see terms.md §10, which keeps the mandatory-law carve-out.