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IMPORTANT: Pocket PhD is AI-Powered Guidance, Not Professional Services


Pocket PhD uses advanced AI to provide educational guidance based on established frameworks and research.

This is not a substitute for professional services:

  • Family PhD is not therapy or mental health treatment

  • Finance PhD is not personalized financial advice or planning

  • Nutrition PhD is not medical nutrition therapy

  • Career PhD is not professional career counseling services

  • Productivity PhD is not clinical treatment for ADHD or mental health conditions

 

Seek Professional Help If:

  • You're in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm

  • You have a medical condition requiring supervised care

  • You need legal or regulated professional services

  • Your situation involves safety concerns

 

For serious matters, always consult licensed professionals. Pocket PhD provides general educational information to help you think through everyday challenges.

Pocket PhD Service Disclaimer - Last Updated: January 2026


1. Nature of Service
Pocket PhD is an AI-powered educational platform that provides general guidance based on established frameworks, research, and best practices across multiple domains. Our service uses artificial intelligence trained in each specific area to generate responses based on your questions.


Pocket PhD is NOT:

A licensed therapist, psychologist, or mental health provider
A registered investment advisor or certified financial planner
A registered dietitian or medical nutrition therapist
A licensed career counselor or professional recruiter
A medical provider of any kind

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Pocket PhD IS:

An educational tool providing general information
A resource for exploring ideas and strategies
A starting point for personal research and reflection
A convenient way to access research-based frameworks

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2. Domain-Specific Disclaimers
Family PhD:

Not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment
Cannot diagnose mental health conditions or prescribe treatment
Not appropriate for crisis situations or active mental health emergencies
If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, abuse, or mental health crisis, contact emergency services (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 911) or a licensed mental health professional immediately

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Finance PhD:

Provides educational information only, not personalized financial advice
Not a fiduciary and does not consider your specific financial situation
Cannot recommend specific investments, products, or financial strategies
Does not replace consultation with a licensed financial advisor, CPA, or attorney
For comprehensive financial planning, consult a fee-only fiduciary advisor

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Nutrition PhD:

Provides general nutrition education, not medical nutrition therapy
Cannot diagnose, treat, or provide meal plans for medical conditions
Not appropriate for eating disorders or serious medical conditions
Always consult a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or physician before making significant dietary changes, especially if you have medical conditions, are pregnant/breastfeeding, or taking medications

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Career PhD:

Provides general career guidance, not professional placement services
Cannot guarantee employment outcomes or salary negotiations
Market information may not reflect current conditions in your specific location or industry
Consult licensed career counselors or legal professionals for specific employment law questions

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Productivity PhD:

Provides general productivity strategies, not treatment for ADHD or executive function disorders
Not a substitute for occupational therapy or clinical psychology services
If productivity challenges are impacting your daily functioning, consult a licensed healthcare provider

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3. AI Technology Limitations

Responses are generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors, outdated information, or inappropriate suggestions.
AI cannot understand nuance, context, or non-verbal cues like human professionals can
The system has no memory of your full situation across sessions beyond conversation history
Knowledge cutoff dates mean some information may be outdated
AI cannot provide the personalized, holistic assessment a human professional would

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4. User Responsibilities
By using Pocket PhD, you acknowledge that:

You are using this service for educational purposes only
You will seek appropriate professional help for serious matters
You will not rely solely on AI guidance for important life decisions
You understand the difference between AI-generated information and professional services
You will verify important information with qualified professionals

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5. Emergency Situations
If you are in crisis:

Call 988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
Call 911 - Emergency services (US)
Text "HELLO" to 741741 - Crisis Text Line
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Pocket PhD cannot and will not respond appropriately to emergency situations. Always contact emergency services for urgent matters.


6. No Professional Relationship
Use of Pocket PhD does not create a therapist-client, advisor-client, dietitian-client, or any other professional relationship. There is no confidentiality protection equivalent to licensed professional services.


7. Limitation of Liability
Pocket PhD and its creators are not liable for any decisions you make based on information provided by the service. You assume all risk for actions taken based on AI-generated guidance.

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