Medical Disclaimer

1. Educational Purpose Only

qiboo.ai is an educational research aggregation platform. All content published on qiboo.ai — including article summaries, research digests, evidence grades, forum discussions, and editorial commentary — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this platform should be construed as:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or a recommended treatment plan
• A substitute for consultation with a licensed physician, acupuncturist, or other qualified healthcare provider
• An endorsement of any specific treatment, practitioner, product, or service
• A claim that acupuncture or any TCM modality is effective for any specific condition

2. Research Aggregation — Not Original Research

qiboo.ai aggregates and summarizes published research from peer-reviewed journals and reputable sources. Our editorial team endeavors to accurately represent the conclusions of indexed studies. However:

• Our summaries are simplified for accessibility and may not capture all nuances of the original research
• Individual studies — even randomized controlled trials — may not reflect a complete picture of evidence
• The overall body of evidence for many TCM treatments remains evolving; findings from individual studies may not be replicated
• Evidence-grading systems are tools for guidance, not definitive verdicts on clinical efficacy

Always access the full original publication when making clinical or research decisions.

3. Seek Professional Advice

If you have questions about a medical condition, symptoms, or treatment options — including complementary and alternative therapies such as acupuncture — please consult a licensed healthcare professional. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Physicians and medical doctors
• Licensed acupuncturists (LAc, Dipl. Ac., or equivalent)
• TCM practitioners with appropriate national or regional licensure
• Registered nurses, physiotherapists, or other allied health professionals

In an emergency, always call your local emergency services immediately. Do not delay seeking emergency care based on content you have read on qiboo.ai.

4. Forum and Community Content

The qiboo.ai community forum allows registered users — including healthcare practitioners and members of the public — to share opinions, experiences, and clinical insights. Please note:

• Forum posts represent the personal views of individual users, not the positions of qiboo.ai
• qiboo.ai does not verify the professional credentials of forum participants
• Information shared in the forum does not constitute professional medical advice
• Community discussions should never replace consultation with your own healthcare provider

5. No Practitioner-Patient Relationship

Use of qiboo.ai does not create a practitioner-patient, therapist-client, or any other professional healthcare relationship between you and qiboo.ai, its editors, or any individual associated with the platform.

6. External Links and Referenced Studies

qiboo.ai links to articles and abstracts on third-party platforms (PubMed, journal websites, news outlets, etc.). We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, accuracy, or availability of external websites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site, its content, or its operators.

6a. No Affiliation with Sources

qiboo.ai is an independent platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise connected to PubMed, the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), any journal, publisher, news outlet, or other source we reference, index, or link to. All journal, publisher, and source names, marks, and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used here solely for nominative, referential, and identification purposes. Reference to a source does not imply any partnership, affiliation, or endorsement in either direction. If you are a rights holder and have a concern about content on this platform, please see our Copyright & Takedown policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

qiboo.ai, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any health-related decisions or outcomes resulting from use of content published on the platform. You assume full responsibility for how you use the information on qiboo.ai.

This disclaimer is made in addition to the general limitations of liability set out in our Terms of Service.

8. AI-Generated Content & Limitations

Some content on qiboo.ai — including clinical pattern analysis, treatment suggestions, point prescriptions, tongue analysis and educational summaries — is generated or assisted by artificial-intelligence models. AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, omissions or "hallucinations" despite our review, must never be relied upon as the sole basis for any clinical decision, and does not replace the independent professional judgment of a qualified, licensed practitioner. Point locations, indications and combinations follow standard/classical nomenclature for study and decision-support only.

9. Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Needling Risks — Assumption of Risk

Acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping and related techniques are invasive or heat-based procedures that carry real risks, including but not limited to infection, bruising, bleeding, fainting, nerve injury, organ injury and pneumothorax (collapsed lung). Such procedures must only be performed by a qualified practitioner who is appropriately trained, licensed and insured in their jurisdiction. Safety notes, "cautions", needling depths/angles and contraindications shown on qiboo.ai (including pregnancy and forbidden-point flags) are simplified educational summaries, are not exhaustive, and are not a substitute for formal clinical training and supervision. By using qiboo.ai you acknowledge and accept these risks and agree that you, and any practitioner you consult, are solely responsible for the safe and lawful application of any technique.

10. No Warranty · International Users

All content and tools are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose or accuracy. qiboo.ai is offered to users worldwide; you are responsible for complying with the laws, scope-of-practice rules and licensing requirements of your own country and jurisdiction, which vary widely. Nothing on qiboo.ai is an offer to practise medicine in any jurisdiction. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, qiboo.ai and its operators disclaim all liability arising from use of the platform; where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the minimum permitted by law.

11. Updates to This Disclaimer

We may update this Medical Disclaimer from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of qiboo.ai constitutes acceptance of the current disclaimer.

12. Questions

If you have questions about this disclaimer, please contact us at legal@qiboo.ai or through our contact page.