AI Program Waiver & Informed Consent

Please read this agreement carefully before accessing, prompting, or executing any self-assessment protocols, movement audits, or corrective exercise suggestions provided by this AI system. By utilizing this AI Program, you acknowledge, understand, and agree to the legally binding terms outlined below.

1. Educational Tool Only (No Medical Diagnosis or Treatment)

This AI Program is an automated, self-directed movement-auditing framework designed strictly for informational, educational, and performance optimization purposes.

• No Clinical Care: This tool does not provide medical physical therapy, physical examinations, clinical diagnoses, medical prescriptions, or emergency triage.
• No Provider-Patient Relationship: Using this AI Program does not establish a physical therapist-patient, doctor-patient, or healthcare provider relationship between you and Dr. Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, or Dragon Physical Therapy.

2. Scope Boundaries & Clinical Exclusions

This AI framework is engineered solely for general musculoskeletal movement audits and educational pain management concepts. It is explicitly not designed, intended, or safe for:

• Post-operative surgical rehabilitation
• Acute physical trauma, fractures, or suspected structural tears
• Pediatric or geriatric care
• Balance training, vestibular issues, or fall prevention

3. Immediate Red-Flag Screening

If you are experiencing any of the following systemic or neurological symptoms, you must immediately cease using this tool and seek evaluation from a licensed physician or emergency medical facility:

• Changes in bowel or bladder control
• Saddle anesthesia (numbness or tingling in the groin, buttocks, or inner thighs)
• Unexplained muscle weakness, foot drop, or joint buckling/instability
• Fever, chills, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, or severe nausea
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or sudden visual disturbances
• Pain resulting from a recent motor vehicle accident or high-impact trauma

4. Voluntary Assumption of Risk

All physical exercise, active range-of-motion assessments, joint mobilizations, soft-tissue work, and movement audits involve inherent physical risks.

• You voluntarily assume full responsibility for your physical safety, health, and decision to execute any movement, drill, or video demonstration suggested by this program.
• If you experience sharp, pinching, radiating, or worsening pain at any point, you agree to discontinue the movement immediately.
• You confirm that you have obtained medical clearance from your personal physician prior to beginning any physical exercise regimen.

5. Comprehensive Release of Liability & Hold Harmless Agreement

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Dr. Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, Dragon Physical Therapy, and all affiliated entities, officers, employees, and contractors from any and all liability, claims, demands, injuries, losses, damages, or causes of action arising out of or connected to your access to or use of this AI tool, protocols, exercise cues, or referenced video links.

6. User Confirmation & Acknowledgment

By checking the agreement box or using this AI tool, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to this entire AI Program Waiver.
• You understand this tool provides educational movement suggestions, not individualized medical advice.