Generic Software Use & Fitness Disclaimer
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The following disclaimer is intended for inclusion in academic projects, 
research papers, coursework, or any educational material that involves 
software tools, scripts, or fitness‑related applications. Adjust wording as 
needed to fit your institution’s policies.

Purpose & Scope
This software/fitness tool is provided solely for educational and research 
purposes. It is not intended as professional medical, health, legal, 
financial, or safety advice.

No Warranty
The software is offered “as‑is” without any warranties—express or 
implied—including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, 
fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement. The authors, 
developers, and affiliated institutions make no guarantee regarding accuracy, 
reliability, or suitability for any specific task.

User Responsibility
Users assume full responsibility for any outcomes resulting from the use of 
this software, including but not limited to data loss, hardware damage, 
personal injury, or health effects. Users should verify results independently 
and consult qualified professionals when necessary (e.g., medical 
practitioners for fitness‑related advice).

Data & Privacy
Any data entered, processed, or generated by the software is the sole 
responsibility of the user. The creators do not collect, store, or share 
personal or health data unless explicitly stated. Users should ensure 
compliance with applicable privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) when 
handling real‑world data.

Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall the authors, contributors, or sponsoring 
institutions be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, 
consequential, or punitive damages arising out of the use or inability to use 
the software, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Ethical Use
Users agree to employ the software ethically, respecting intellectual property 
rights, avoiding malicious activities, and not using the tool to deceive, 
harass, or cause harm to individuals or groups.

Updates & Support
The software may be updated intermittently. No formal support, maintenance, or 
bug‑fix guarantees are provided. Users are encouraged to review 
documentation and changelogs for each version.

Citation Requirement
When the software contributes to scholarly work, users should cite the 
original source according to the citation style preferred by their institution 
(e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago). Example:

Author(s). (Year). Title of Software (Version) [Computer software]. 
Institution. URL
By using this software, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and 
agreed to the terms outlined above.
