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Not Medical Advice

Not Medical Advice

Rubric is a tracking and coaching tool. It is not a medical device, a diagnostic tool, or a substitute for professional medical advice.

What Rubric is

A health tracking and accountability system. It logs your food, syncs your health data, scores your daily performance, and provides AI-powered coaching suggestions. It helps you see what you are doing and stay consistent with your commitments.

What Rubric is not

  • Not a medical device. Rubric is not FDA-regulated and does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
  • Not a substitute for professional advice. No AI coach, no matter how context-aware, replaces a doctor, registered dietitian, or licensed therapist.
  • Not a diagnostic tool. Rubric does not diagnose conditions, interpret lab results, or prescribe treatments.

How the Coach handles medical questions

The Coach operates under explicit safety constraints. It is instructed that it is not a doctor, dietitian, or medical professional. It will not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or interpret medical tests.

If you ask the Coach a medical question — “Is this chest pain normal?” or “Should I take this medication?” — it will decline to answer and direct you to a healthcare provider. This is not a limitation of the AI’s knowledge. It is a deliberate boundary.

The Coach discusses general nutrition and fitness concepts within the scope of your tracking data. It draws a clear line at medical advice.

When to talk to a doctor

  • Before starting any significant dietary change, especially calorie restriction below 1,200 kcal/day.
  • If you have or suspect an eating disorder. Rubric is designed for healthy accountability, not restriction.
  • If you experience symptoms that concern you — chest pain, dizziness, unusual fatigue, or anything outside the ordinary.
  • If you have a medical condition that affects your diet or exercise capacity, such as diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease.
  • Before relying on any AI-generated nutrition information for medical dietary requirements.

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