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Health Information Disclaimer

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What it is

Noom is not a medical service and its content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, even though it collects detailed health information and provides coaching.

This analysis describes what Noom's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This disclaimer limits Noom's liability for health outcomes resulting from following its program, even though users share sensitive health data and receive coaching that influences health behaviors.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Apr 19, 2026

Noom's updated terms make clearer that the platform provides behavioral support, not medical treatment, and that coaching and food data features may not be fully accurate. This clarification is important for users who might view Noom as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. The terms now explicitly reserve Noom's right to suspend or revoke your access at any time, which expands the company's unilateral control over your account. Review the updated terms carefully, especially if you rely on Noom for health management or have shared sensitive health information on the platform.

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Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Even if Noom's coaching or recommendations contribute to a health issue, this disclaimer positions the service as informational rather than medical, which may limit your ability to hold Noom responsible for health-related harms.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

TINDER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONTENT THAT YOU OR ANOTHER USER OR THIRD PARTY POSTS, SENDS, RECEIVES, AND/OR ACTS ON THROUGH OUR SERVICES, NOR DOES TINDER ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE IDENTITY, INTENTIONS...

Perplexity AI Medium

we do not warrant that Offering descriptions are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

Skillshare Medium

Please note that these third parties are responsible for their own privacy practices.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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THE SERVICES ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE OR MEDICAL CONDITION. THE CONTENT AND INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Excerpt from Noom's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The health information disclaimer is relevant to the question of whether Noom's services constitute medical advice or practice under applicable state medical practice acts, and whether the platform's health data handling is subject …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • Department Of Health & Human Services, Office For Civil Rights (hhs Ocr)
    Enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which protect health information held by healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates.
    Who can file: Anyone whose HIPAA rights may have been violated by a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse)
    What you need: Name of the entity, description of the violation, date of the incident, and your contact information. Must file within 180 days of the violation.
    What to expect: HHS OCR investigates and may require the entity to take corrective action. Does not provide individual compensation. Serious violations can result in civil monetary penalties.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Noom Terms of Service
Entity
Noom
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008476
Document ID
CA-D-00396
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
de01a3efcc4be9e8cb194056bfe5fceebf1b9c6feb473a060565313528073c29
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 06:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Noom
Document: Noom Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-008476
Captured: 2026-04-28 06:48:11 UTC
SHA-256: de01a3efcc4be9e8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/noom/noom-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-008476/health-information-disclaimer/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Noom's Health Information Disclaimer clause do?

This disclaimer limits Noom's liability for health outcomes resulting from following its program, even though users share sensitive health data and receive coaching that influences health behaviors.

How does this clause affect you?

Even if Noom's coaching or recommendations contribute to a health issue, this disclaimer positions the service as informational rather than medical, which may limit your ability to hold Noom responsible for health-related harms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 286 platforms. See the full comparison.

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