This disclaimer matches the language shown inside the app (first-launch disclaimer gate and per-view footers) and is part of the Terms of Use.
Headwater is a personal wellness educational tool — it is not clinical decision support, not a medical device, and not a source of medical advice. Its content is authored and clinically reviewed by a board-certified family medicine physician, but reading it is never a substitute for seeing your own clinician.
Headwater provides evidence-based health information for educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or personalized treatment recommendations. Headwater is intended for adults 18 and older.
The app does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. When the app says an item is “recommended for you,” it means a published guideline’s stated criteria (such as age ranges or risk factors) match the profile information you entered — it is not a clinical judgment about you.
Always discuss health decisions with a doctor or other qualified clinician. Nothing in this app replaces a clinical consultation, especially for symptoms, medications, or medical conditions. Only a clinician who can examine you and knows your full history can tell you what is right for you.
Content in Headwater is labeled by evidence tier (1–5):
Tier 4 and 5 content requires you to read a benefits/risks summary and explicitly acknowledge it before viewing.
Headwater is not an emergency service and does not monitor your health. In a medical emergency, call 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or go to your nearest emergency room. Do not wait.
Educational content about supplements, integrative practices, or medication interactions is informational only. Interaction flags in the app are drawn from published sources and are not a complete list. Never start, stop, or change a medication or supplement without talking to a doctor or other qualified clinician or pharmacist.