Cal Friendly is a food-logging and nutrition-awareness tool. It is not a medical device and does not give medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your diet, diabetes, or medication.
This disclaimer is displayed at key interaction points within the Application (onboarding, first scan, subscription activation) and is incorporated into the Terms of Service.
CalFriendly is a personal food logging and nutritional awareness tool. It helps you track what you eat, estimate macronutrient intake, and become more aware of the nutritional composition of your meals.
When you photograph food and use the AI scan feature:
If accurate nutritional tracking is medically important to you (e.g., diabetes management, renal diet, eating disorder recovery), consult a registered dietitian and do not rely solely on AI scan estimates.
Nutritional data sourced from USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts:
CalFriendly may display sugar content and automated "sugar alert" or "diabetic caution" notifications. These are based on general population sugar intake thresholds and are not personalized medical guidance. Individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, or insulin resistance must consult their endocrinologist or certified diabetes educator for dietary guidance. Do not use CalFriendly's sugar alerts as a substitute for medical management of your condition.
CalFriendly's GLP-1 reminder is a simple local alarm/notification only. It does not adjust, calculate, recommend, or verify medication doses in any way — it only reminds you of the day/time you configured. Always follow your prescriber's actual dosing instructions. If you miss a dose or are unsure what to do, contact your prescriber; do not rely on this Application for medical dosing decisions.
Sodium alerts displayed by the Application are based on general dietary guidelines and do not account for your individual medical history, medications, kidney function, or prescribed sodium limits. Consult your physician.
If you have a history of or are currently experiencing an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, or other disordered eating), calorie tracking applications may not be appropriate for you. Please consult a qualified mental health professional or eating disorder specialist before using this Application.
CalFriendly does not provide allergy or intolerance filtering. Do not rely on the Application to determine whether a food is safe for you to consume based on allergies or intolerances. Always verify ingredients directly with food manufacturers or restaurants.
Nutritional requirements during pregnancy and breastfeeding are highly individual. Consult your obstetrician or midwife before using any nutritional tracking application to guide dietary decisions during pregnancy or postpartum.
The Application is intended for adults 18 and over. Nutritional requirements for children and adolescents differ significantly from adult values reflected in the Application. Do not use the Application to manage a child's diet without guidance from a pediatrician.
CalFriendly is NOT a HIPAA-covered entity. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses — not to consumer food tracking applications. All health-related data you enter in CalFriendly (dietary goals, sugar-alert preference, weight, activity level) is stored exclusively on your device using local storage. It is never transmitted to CalFriendly's servers, shared with healthcare providers, or combined with your medical records. Because no protected health information (PHI) is collected or transmitted to CalFriendly LLC, HIPAA does not govern this Application. This Application does not interface with any electronic health record (EHR) system.
CalFriendly is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency services immediately (911 in the US, 911 in Canada).
By using the Application, you confirm that:
*This disclaimer is part of the CalFriendly Terms of Service. CalFriendly LLC disclaims all liability for health outcomes arising from use of or reliance on the Application.*