1. JOY Is Not a Medical Device

JOY has not been evaluated, cleared, or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any equivalent regulatory body in any country. JOY is not classified as a medical device under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or any equivalent law. It is a general wellness application as defined by FDA guidance for mobile health apps.

2. No Medical Advice

Nothing in JOY — including but not limited to breathing exercises, brain games, wellness check-in questions, reminiscing prompts, AI-generated content, or any push notification — constitutes medical advice, clinical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation.

JOY's wellness check-in questions (covering exercise, sleep, meditation, bowel habits, dental hygiene, and breathing) are for personal self-reflection only. They are not diagnostic tools, and responses are not reviewed by any healthcare professional. Do not use JOY responses to self-diagnose or modify prescribed treatments.

3. JOY Is Not a Substitute for Professional Care

JOY is not a replacement for:

• Primary care physician consultations
• Neurological or psychiatric evaluations
• Occupational, speech, or cognitive therapy
• Dementia or Alzheimer's disease care
• Mental health counseling or crisis services
• Medication management
• Any other professional healthcare service

Always seek the advice of your physician, neurologist, psychiatrist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you read or experienced in JOY.

4. Breathing Exercises

JOY includes guided breathing exercises intended for general relaxation and wellness. These exercises are adapted from established practices (e.g., diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing) and are suitable for most healthy adults.

However, certain breathing techniques may not be appropriate for individuals with:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Asthma or other respiratory conditions
• Cardiovascular disease or recent cardiac events
• Anxiety disorders where breath focus may cause distress

JOY's breathing screen includes a comfort disclaimer: "Breathe comfortably. Skip the breath holds if they feel uncomfortable." Users should follow this guidance and consult their physician if unsure whether breathing exercises are appropriate for them.

5. Cognitive Activities

JOY includes brain games, memory exercises, and reminiscing activities. These activities may be enjoyable and may support routine cognitive engagement. However:

• JOY brain games are not validated diagnostic tools for cognitive assessment
• Scores or performance in JOY games do not indicate the presence or absence of any cognitive condition
• JOY is not a clinical intervention for dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or any other diagnosis
• JOY's Memory Exercises quiz feature (when enabled) is for entertainment and reminiscing — not clinical memory testing

If you have concerns about cognitive function for yourself or a loved one, please consult a licensed neurologist, geriatric specialist, or cognitive care professional.

6. HIPAA and Health Data

Joy Health Technologies LLC is not a HIPAA-covered entity. Wellness data stored in JOY (mood check-ins, daily habits, session activity) is not Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. JOY does not interface with electronic health record (EHR) systems or transmit data to healthcare providers.

7. Reliance on This Application

Joy Health Technologies LLC expressly disclaims all liability for any adverse outcomes — physical, psychological, or otherwise — that may arise from reliance on information, features, or activities within JOY. Use JOY as a supplement to, not a replacement for, qualified professional healthcare.