Safety Info and Medical Disclaimer for BioBreathe™

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BioBreathe™ by AlcheMood™ is intended solely for general wellness, breathing practice, mindfulness, self-awareness, stress management, and personal reflection.

Please read this Safety Information and Medical Disclaimer before using BioBreathe.

1. NOT MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CARE

BioBreathe is not:

• Medical advice; 
• Medical monitoring; 
• Medical treatment; 
• Mental-health treatment; 
• Psychotherapy; 
• Counseling; 
• Crisis intervention; 
• Emergency response; 
• Diagnostic software; or 
• A substitute for professional care. 

BioBreathe is not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, prevent, or monitor any medical, psychological, psychiatric, or physiological disease or condition.

BioBreathe is intended solely as a general wellness product. It has not been cleared or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a medical device.

Use of BioBreathe does not create a therapist-client, healthcare provider-patient, counselor-client, supervisory, consulting, fiduciary, clinical-treatment, or other professional relationship with AlcheMood LLC, its Founder, or any affiliated person.

Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding medical, psychological, psychiatric, physiological, or health-related concerns.

2. HEART RATE, APPLE HEALTH, AND SENSOR INFORMATION

BioBreathe may access heart-rate information from Apple Health and Apple Watch after you grant permission.

Heart-rate and physiological information obtained through Apple Watch, Apple Health, sensors, or connected devices may be:

• Delayed; 
• Incomplete; 
• Interrupted; 
• Unavailable; 
• Inaccurate; or 
• Affected by movement, device placement, battery level, permissions, connectivity, hardware limitations, software settings, or other factors. 

Do not rely on BioBreathe, Apple Watch, or heart-rate information displayed or used by the app for:

• Medical decision-making; 
• Diagnosis; 
• Treatment; 
• Emergency detection; 
• Emergency response; 
• Monitoring of a medical condition; 
• Medication decisions; or 
• Clinical decision-making. 

BioBreathe is not designed to detect abnormal heart rhythms, medical deterioration, psychiatric emergencies, or other urgent conditions.

3. SAFE USE GUIDELINES

Do not use BioBreathe:

• While driving; 
• While operating machinery; 
• While cycling; 
• While crossing streets; 
• While swimming; 
• During hazardous activities; 
• During any activity requiring your full attention; or 
• In any situation where distraction could result in injury. 

Use BioBreathe only in a safe physical environment.

You are responsible for determining whether breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, haptic guidance, or related features are appropriate for your individual circumstances.

4. WHEN TO STOP USING BIOBREATHE

Stop using BioBreathe and seek appropriate medical attention if you experience:

• Chest pain or pressure; 
• Fainting or loss of consciousness; 
• Severe or persistent dizziness; 
• Significant difficulty breathing; 
• Severe shortness of breath; 
• Palpitations or a concerning change in heart rhythm; 
• Significant physical discomfort; 
• New or worsening neurological symptoms; or 
• Any other concerning medical symptom. 

Stop using BioBreathe and seek appropriate mental-health support if you experience:

• Severe emotional distress; 
• Panic or significant anxiety; 
• Emotional overwhelm; 
• Dissociation; 
• Significant worsening of psychological symptoms; 
• Suicidal thoughts; 
• Thoughts of self-harm; or 
• Thoughts of harming another person. 

This list is not exhaustive. Seek professional help whenever you are concerned about your physical or mental well-being.

5. EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SITUATIONS

BioBreathe is not designed to detect emergencies, contact emergency services, notify another person, provide crisis intervention, or monitor your safety.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately.

If you are experiencing a mental-health crisis, suicidal thoughts, thoughts of self-harm, or thoughts of harming someone else, contact emergency services or an appropriate crisis resource immediately.

Do not rely on BioBreathe to summon assistance or provide emergency support.

6. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

Individual experiences vary.

AlcheMood LLC does not guarantee:

• Symptom improvement; 
• Stress reduction; 
• Emotional regulation; 
• Physiological changes; 
• Heart-rate changes; 
• Mental-health improvement; 
• Performance enhancement; 
• Improved sleep; 
• Improved breathing; 
• Any particular response to a session; or 
• Any other specific result. 

A lack of improvement, unexpected response, or worsening of symptoms may occur.

7. USER RESPONSIBILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Use of BioBreathe is voluntary.

You are responsible for:

• Determining whether BioBreathe is appropriate for you; 
• Using the app safely; 
• Following professional medical or mental-health advice; 
• Remaining aware of your surroundings; 
• Stopping use if symptoms or distress occur; and 
• Seeking appropriate professional or emergency assistance when needed. 

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you assume the ordinary risks associated with breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, self-reflection, wearable-device sensors, haptic guidance, electronic devices, and software.

8. COMPATIBLE SERVICES AND SERVICES

BioBreathe is designed for use with compatible Apple devices, including Apple Watch and iPhone. Certain features require Apple technologies such as HealthKit and CloudKit to function as intended.

If required Apple hardware, software, permissions, or services are unavailable, disabled, or unsupported, some BioBreathe features may be unavailable or function differently.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

AlcheMood LLC

447 Broadway

2nd Floor, No. 967

New York, NY 10013

Email: info@alchemood.com

Website: alchemood.com

BioBreathe™ and AlcheMood™ are trademarks of AlcheMood LLC.