Real-World Cases

Guideline 1.4 - Safety - Physical Harm. Your app provides calorie recommendations that could be dangerously low for some users.

Fix: Added minimum calorie floor of 1200 for women and 1500 for men. Added prominent warnings when users set aggressive weight loss goals. Included disclaimer to consult healthcare provider. Added link to...

Guideline 1.4 - Safety - Physical Harm. Your app provides AI-generated workout plans that could cause injury without proper disclaimers.

Fix: Added mandatory fitness assessment onboarding. AI now considers user level, injuries, and limitations. Added warm-up and cool-down in every plan. Prominent disclaimer: Consult a physician before begin...

Guideline 1.4 - Safety - Physical Harm. Your app provides fasting timer recommendations that could be dangerous for certain users without medical supervision.

Fix: Added health disclaimer on all fasting plans longer than 24 hours. Included warnings for diabetics, pregnant women, and those with eating disorders. Added option to connect with healthcare provider. R...

Guideline 1.4.1 - Your mental health app makes therapeutic claims without evidence of clinical validation.

Fix: Changed description to wellness and mindfulness framing instead of therapy claims. Added disclaimers that the app is not a replacement for professional mental health care. Removed words like treat, cu...

Guideline 1.4.1 - Your app makes medical claims about diagnosing skin conditions using AI without proper regulatory clearance.

Fix: Changed all language from diagnostic claims to educational content. App now says it helps users track skin changes over time for discussion with their doctor. Removed any language suggesting the app c...

Guideline 1.4 - Safety - Physical Harm. Your app makes health claims that are not substantiated by clinical evidence.

Fix: Changed all claims to may help with relaxation and stress management. Removed cure and treat language. Added prominent disclaimers. Cited published research about meditation benefits rather than makin...

Guideline 1.4.1 - Safety - Physical Harm. Your medical app makes claims about diagnosing or treating medical conditions without FDA clearance documentation.

Fix: Removed all diagnostic language and medical claims. Changed messaging to wellness monitoring and general information only. Added disclaimers that the app is not a medical device and should not be used...

Guideline 1.4.1 - Safety - Physical Harm. Medical apps that could provide inaccurate data or information could lead to physical harm.

Fix: Removed the camera-based blood pressure feature entirely. Changed to manual entry of readings from certified devices. Added clear messaging that the app is a tracking tool, not a measurement device.