HEALTH & MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
1. Important Notice — Please Read Carefully
This Health and Medical Disclaimer applies
to all content, activities, milestone information, product reviews, and
wellbeing tools provided through the Evergrow mobile application ('App'). By
using the App, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.
THE
EVERGROW APP DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC, CLINICAL, OR PROFESSIONAL
HEALTH ADVICE. THE CONTENT IS FOR GENERAL EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY.
2. Nature of the Content
Evergrow is developed by Alaskah Hindry, a
registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Australia. The content within
the App reflects general educational information based on evidence-based
practice in paediatric occupational therapy, child development research, and
allied health literature.
The App is NOT:
• A substitute for professional medical, therapeutic, or
clinical assessment
• A substitute for advice from your child's GP,
paediatrician, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, physiotherapist, or
other registered health professional
• A diagnostic tool for developmental delays,
disabilities, or health conditions
• A treatment program or therapeutic intervention
• A replacement for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
service or similar government-funded child health services
3. Developmental Milestones
The developmental milestone information
provided in the App is based on general population norms sourced from
peer-reviewed research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
and recognised Australian and international paediatric guidelines.
Developmental milestones represent a range
of typical development — they are NOT diagnostic criteria. Every child develops
at their own pace. The presence or absence of a milestone within the timeframe
indicated does not necessarily indicate a developmental delay or disorder.
If you have any concerns about your child's
development, please consult a qualified health professional such as a
Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Physiotherapist,
Paediatrician, or your GP.
4. Activity Recommendations
All activity ideas and play suggestions
provided in the App are general educational recommendations intended to support
typical child development. They are not therapeutic exercises or clinical
interventions.
You are solely responsible for:
• Assessing whether any activity is appropriate for your
individual child
• Supervising your child at all times during any
suggested activity
• Modifying activities to suit your child's individual
abilities, temperament, and safety needs
• Discontinuing any activity that causes distress,
discomfort, or safety concerns
If your child has a diagnosed medical
condition, developmental delay, disability, or has been born prematurely,
please consult your treating health professional before commencing any activity
suggested in the App.
5. Parent Wellbeing Content
The wellbeing tools and content provided in
the App, including self-care suggestions, gratitude journalling, and reflective
exercises, are intended as general wellbeing support tools only. They are NOT a
substitute for mental health treatment, psychological therapy, counselling, or
psychiatric care.
If you are experiencing significant
emotional distress, postnatal depression, anxiety, or other mental health
concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional. In
Australia, the following services are available:
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia):
1300 726 306 — panda.org.au
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 — beyondblue.org.au
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 — lifeline.org.au
• Your GP or maternal and child health nurse
6. Product Reviews (Worth It Feature)
Product reviews and assessments in the
Worth It section represent the personal professional opinion of Alaskah Hindry
as a registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist. These reviews:
• Are not independent clinical trials or peer-reviewed
research
• Reflect one professional's opinion and may not align
with all health professionals
• Do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any
product's safety or suitability for your individual child
• Should not replace your own assessment of a product's
suitability
Always assess the safety and
age-appropriateness of any product for your individual child. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions and age recommendations at all times. Supervise
your child when using any toy or product.
7. Premature Birth and Special Needs
The App provides adjusted age functionality
for babies born prematurely. However, premature babies and children with
special needs may have complex developmental profiles that require
individualised assessment and support from a multi-disciplinary health team.
Please use the App's content as a general supplement only, not as a primary
source of developmental guidance, and work closely with your treating health
professionals.
8. No Professional Relationship
Your use of the Evergrow App does not
create a professional relationship (including a therapeutic, clinical, or
doctor-patient relationship) between you and Alaskah Hindry or Evergrow. The
information provided is not personalised to your individual child's medical
history, developmental profile, or clinical needs.
9. Seek Professional Advice
Always seek the advice of a qualified
health professional with any questions you may have regarding your child's
health, development, or wellbeing. Never disregard professional medical advice
or delay seeking it because of something you have read or seen in the Evergrow
App.
If you believe your child may be
experiencing a medical emergency, call 000 (Australia) immediately.
10. Accuracy of Information
We make every effort to ensure the
information in the App is accurate, evidence-based, and up to date. However,
child development research is an evolving field. We cannot guarantee that all
information is complete, current, or applicable to every child. We accept no
responsibility for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from
reliance on the App's information.
11. TGA Compliance
The Evergrow App is a general wellness
application and is not intended to be a medical device as defined under the
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth). The App does not diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease or health condition.
12. Updates to This Disclaimer
We reserve the right to update this
Disclaimer at any time. Where significant changes are made, we will provide at
least 14 days notice via the App before changes take effect. Continued use
after the notice period constitutes acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this
Disclaimer, please contact us at hello@evergrowapp.com.au.