1. Not medical advice
- CalDefiq is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, monitor or prevent any disease or condition.
- Nothing in the app, including calorie targets, nutrition information, workouts, AI answers or reports, is medical, dietary or professional advice.
- Using CalDefiq does not create a doctor–patient or any other professional relationship.
- Never ignore professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something in CalDefiq.
2. Talk to a professional first
Speak to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing your diet or activity, especially if you:
- are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding;
- have diabetes, heart, kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, or another medical condition;
- take medication that is affected by diet or weight;
- have, or have had, an eating disorder or disordered eating;
- are under 18 or over 65, or are significantly underweight or overweight.
If you tell CalDefiq during setup that you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health condition that affects what you eat, CalDefiq sets a maintenance target instead of a weight-loss target and asks you to agree any calorie reduction with your doctor or dietitian.
3. Calories, nutrition and activity are estimates
- Calorie targets come from standard formulas based on the age, sex, height, weight, activity and goal you enter. Real needs vary from person to person.
- Nutrition values come from AI estimates, food databases and what you enter, and can be inaccurate. See the AI Disclaimer.
- Calories burned, steps and walk distances are estimated from your phone’s motion sensors, GPS and Apple Health, which can be imprecise, for example indoors or in cities.
4. Built-in safety limits
- Users under 18 don’t get weight-loss targets; CalDefiq sets a maintenance target and focuses on balanced eating.
- If your BMI is below 18.5, CalDefiq doesn’t set a weight-loss target, and goal weights below a healthy weight for your height (a BMI of 18.5) are not accepted.
- Weight loss is limited to at most about 0.75 kg (1.5 lb) a week, and to about 1% of your body weight a week.
- The daily calorie deficit is capped at 25% of your maintenance calories, and targets don’t go below a minimum CalDefiq suggests without medical supervision.
These limits are general safeguards, not a substitute for personal medical advice.
5. Eating disorders and wellbeing
Tracking food and weight is not right for everyone. If tracking makes you anxious, leads to restricting food, bingeing or compensating, or affects your wellbeing, stop using CalDefiq and talk to a doctor or an eating-disorder support service in your country.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services immediately.
6. Exercise and walking safely
- Stop exercising and seek help if you feel pain, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath or feel unwell.
- Choose workouts that suit your fitness level, and build up gradually.
- When recording a walk, stay aware of traffic and your surroundings. Don’t look at the screen while crossing roads.
- Timers and workout suggestions are general and may not suit your health or ability.
7. Emergencies
CalDefiq cannot help in an emergency and does not monitor your health. In a medical emergency, contact local emergency services straight away.
8. Related terms
This disclaimer forms part of our Terms of Service. See also the AI Disclaimer and the Privacy Policy.