Medical Disclaimer

PLEASE READ THIS MEDICAL DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE FORJA APPLICATION. BY ACCESSING OR USING FORJA, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS DISCLAIMER. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION.

1. Not Medical Advice

FORJA is a software application designed to provide general information, tracking tools, and educational content related to nutrition, weight management, and combat sports preparation.

THE CONTENT, FEATURES, RECOMMENDATIONS, CALCULATIONS, PROTOCOLS, MEAL PLANS, SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTIONS, DEHYDRATION PROTOCOLS, WEIGHT CUTTING ADVICE, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY FORJA (INCLUDING ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT) ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.

FORJA is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, treatment, or consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. You should not rely on information from FORJA as an alternative to advice from your physician, registered dietitian, sports medicine specialist, or other qualified healthcare professional.

2. Inherent Dangers of Weight Cutting and Rapid Weight Loss

Weight cutting, rapid weight loss, dehydration protocols, and extreme caloric restriction are inherently dangerous practices that carry serious and potentially life-threatening health risks, including but not limited to:

• Severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and kidney failure
• Cardiovascular complications, arrhythmias, heart attack, and sudden cardiac death
• Heat stroke, hyperthermia, and thermoregulatory failure
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and organ damage
• Hyponatremia (dangerously low sodium levels) and seizures
• Impaired cognitive function, loss of consciousness, and neurological damage
• Immune system suppression and increased infection risk
• Hormonal disruptions and metabolic disorders
• Psychological stress, eating disorders, and mental health complications
• Death

BY USING FORJA, YOU EXPLICITLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THESE RISKS.

3. Mandatory Medical Consultation

Before beginning any weight cutting protocol, diet, exercise program, supplement regimen, or dehydration process suggested or tracked through FORJA, you MUST consult with qualified healthcare professionals, including but not limited to:

• A licensed physician or sports medicine doctor
• A registered dietitian or certified sports nutritionist
• Any other relevant healthcare provider familiar with your complete medical history

You should undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation, including physical examination and potentially diagnostic testing, before attempting any weight manipulation practices. Certain medical conditions, medications, or physiological factors may make weight cutting extremely dangerous or contraindicated for you specifically.

4. No Guarantees or Warranties

FORJA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES REGARDING:

• The accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information, calculations, or recommendations provided
• Your ability to successfully make weight for any competition or event
• Your athletic performance, recovery, or competitive outcomes
• The safety, efficacy, or appropriateness of any protocol for your individual circumstances
• The quality, safety, legality, or suitability of any supplements, products, or methods mentioned or suggested

Individual results vary significantly based on countless physiological, genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors that FORJA cannot account for or control.

5. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

FORJA may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to generate meal plans, training recommendations, weight cutting protocols, or other personalized content.

AI-GENERATED CONTENT MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OMISSIONS, OR RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ARE INAPPROPRIATE, UNSAFE, OR HARMFUL FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION. AI SYSTEMS ARE NOT INFALLIBLE AND CANNOT REPLACE HUMAN MEDICAL JUDGMENT.

You must critically evaluate all AI-generated content and verify its appropriateness with qualified healthcare professionals before implementation. Never blindly follow AI recommendations without professional medical oversight.

6. Supplement and Product Disclaimers

FORJA may provide information about dietary supplements, nutritional products, or performance-enhancing substances. You acknowledge and agree that:

• Dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA in the same manner as drugs and may contain unlisted, contaminated, or harmful ingredients
• Some supplements may be banned by athletic organizations, trigger positive drug tests, or be illegal in certain jurisdictions
• Supplements can interact dangerously with medications, medical conditions, or other substances
• FORJA does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the safety, legality, quality, or efficacy of any specific supplement or product
• You bear sole responsibility for researching, verifying, and assuming all risks associated with any supplements or products you choose to use

7. Assumption of Risk

BY USING FORJA, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT CUTTING, RAPID WEIGHT LOSS, DEHYDRATION PROTOCOLS, DIETARY MODIFICATIONS, SUPPLEMENT USE, AND ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES OR PRACTICES UNDERTAKEN BASED ON INFORMATION FROM OR TRACKED THROUGH THE APPLICATION.

You understand that you are solely responsible for your own health, safety, and well-being. You accept full responsibility for all decisions you make regarding your nutrition, hydration, training, supplementation, and weight management practices.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FORJA, ITS DEVELOPERS, OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING THE APPLICATION (COLLECTIVELY, THE “FORJA PARTIES”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF FORJA.

This includes, but is not limited to, liability for:

• Personal injury, illness, disability, or death
• Failure to make weight or achieve desired weight loss targets
• Poor athletic performance, loss of competition, or diminished competitive opportunities
• Medical expenses, treatment costs, or lost income
• Adverse reactions to supplements, foods, or protocols
• Positive drug tests or athletic sanctions
• Psychological harm or emotional distress
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the application's content or calculations

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the FORJA Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use FORJA
• Your implementation of any information, advice, protocols, or recommendations from FORJA
• Your violation of this Medical Disclaimer or any applicable laws or regulations
• Any injury, illness, or damage you suffer in connection with weight cutting, training, nutrition, or supplementation practices

10. Emergency Situations

FORJA IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR CONCERNING SYMPTOMS DURING WEIGHT CUTTING OR TRAINING, IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE ACTIVITY AND SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. DO NOT RELY ON FORJA FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL GUIDANCE.

Warning signs that require immediate medical attention include but are not limited to:

• Chest pain, severe headache, or difficulty breathing
• Dizziness, confusion, disorientation, or loss of consciousness
• Severe muscle cramps, weakness, or inability to urinate
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat, palpitations
• Uncontrolled vomiting, severe nausea, or dark-colored urine

11. Individual Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

• You are solely responsible for monitoring your own health and safety
• You should never exceed safe limits or ignore warning signs from your body
• The decision to engage in weight cutting or implement any protocol is entirely yours
• No athletic competition, weigh-in, or performance goal is worth compromising your health or life
• You have the right and responsibility to discontinue any practice that feels unsafe or causes concerning symptoms

12. Updates and Modifications

FORJA reserves the right to modify this Medical Disclaimer at any time. Your continued use of the application after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer periodically.

13. Severability

If any provision of this Medical Disclaimer is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

14. Acknowledgment of Understanding

BY CLICKING “I AGREE,” CREATING AN ACCOUNT, OR USING FORJA IN ANY MANNER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS MEDICAL DISCLAIMER IN ITS ENTIRETY, UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF ITS TERMS. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT CUTTING AND UNDERSTAND THAT FORJA IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE USING FORJA.