Effective Date: January 8, 2025
Purpose of This Document
This informed consent document explains the nature, benefits, risks, and limitations of SafeLens AI health analysis. Please read this carefully before using our service.
1. What is SafeLens?
SafeLens is an artificial intelligence-powered application that analyzes images from your device camera to provide educational health insights. Our technology uses computer vision and machine learning to identify potential health indicators in:
- Facial skin conditions
- Oral health indicators
- General wellness signs
- Stress and mood indicators
- Aging and circulation patterns
2. How SafeLens Works
- You capture images or video using your device camera
- Our AI algorithms analyze the visual data locally on your device
- The system generates educational health insights and recommendations
- Results are displayed with confidence levels and risk assessments
- Images are processed locally and not stored on our servers
3. Potential Benefits
- Early awareness of potential health concerns
- Educational information about health conditions
- Encouragement to seek professional medical care when appropriate
- Convenient health monitoring from home
- Increased health consciousness and self-awareness
4. Risks and Limitations
4.1 Accuracy Limitations
- False Positives: SafeLens may incorrectly identify conditions that are not present, potentially causing unnecessary anxiety
- False Negatives: SafeLens may fail to detect actual health conditions, potentially providing false reassurance
- Misdiagnosis: AI analysis may misinterpret normal variations as abnormal conditions
4.2 Technical Limitations
- Results affected by lighting conditions, camera quality, and image positioning
- Cannot detect internal conditions or complex medical issues
- Limited effectiveness across different skin types and ethnicities
- May not account for individual medical history or medications
4.3 Psychological Risks
- Potential anxiety from concerning results
- Over-reliance on AI analysis instead of professional medical care
- Delayed medical treatment due to false reassurance
5. What SafeLens Cannot Do
- Provide medical diagnosis or treatment recommendations
- Replace professional medical examination
- Detect all health conditions or diseases
- Account for your complete medical history
- Provide emergency medical care
- Guarantee accuracy of results
6. Your Responsibilities
By using SafeLens, you agree to:
- Use the service for educational purposes only
- Not rely solely on SafeLens results for health decisions
- Consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns
- Seek immediate medical attention for emergency symptoms
- Understand and accept the limitations of AI analysis
- Provide accurate information when using the service
7. Privacy and Data Protection
- All image processing occurs locally on your device
- Images are not uploaded to our servers or stored permanently
- Anonymous usage data may be collected for service improvement
- Your privacy is protected according to our Privacy Policy
8. Age Requirements
- Users must be 18 years or older
- Users under 18 require parental consent and supervision
- SafeLens is not validated for pediatric use
9. When to Seek Professional Medical Care
Always consult healthcare professionals if:
- SafeLens indicates potential health concerns
- You have symptoms or health worries
- You notice changes in your health status
- You need medical diagnosis or treatment
- You have questions about SafeLens results
10. Consent Acknowledgment
By using SafeLens, you acknowledge that you have:
- Read and understood this informed consent document
- Been informed of the benefits, risks, and limitations
- Had the opportunity to ask questions
- Understand that SafeLens is not a medical device
- Agree to use the service responsibly and appropriately
- Consent to the processing of your data as described
11. Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw your consent and stop using SafeLens at any time. To withdraw consent, simply stop using the application and delete it from your device.
12. Questions and Support
If you have questions about this consent form or SafeLens:
Email: support@safelens.org
Address: SafeLens Support Team, 123 Health Tech Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94105
Your Health Matters
SafeLens is designed to support your health awareness, not replace professional medical care. We encourage you to maintain regular contact with healthcare providers and seek professional advice for any health concerns.