Medical claims without proper substantiation
App makes health or medical claims that could be harmful if inaccurate. Includes diagnostic tools, treatment recommendations, or medical device integrations without proper disclaimers.
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Apple's rejection message
Guideline 1.4.1 - Safety - Physical Harm: Your app provides medical diagnoses or treatment recommendations without adequate disclaimers or professional oversight.
How to fix this
Add medical disclaimers and remove diagnostic claims
Add prominent disclaimers that the app is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical advice. Remove any language suggesting the app can diagnose, treat, or cure conditions unless properly FDA-cleared.