Disclaimers

DiveSuite displays mandatory disclaimers throughout the application. Users cannot bypass these disclaimers, and they are a legal requirement for our liability protection.

Mandatory Disclaimer

The following disclaimer must be displayed prominently whenever a dive plan is generated:

Disclaimer Implementation

Technical Requirements

export const MandatoryDisclaimer: React.FC = () => {
  // This component cannot be conditionally rendered
  // It MUST appear on every plan output screen
  return (
    <View style={styles.disclaimer}>
      <WarningIcon />
      <Text style={styles.title}>Important Safety Notice</Text>
      <Text>{DISCLAIMER_TEXT}</Text>
    </View>
  );
};

// Cannot be hidden or removed
MandatoryDisclaimer.displayName = 'MandatoryDisclaimer';

Display Rules

Context	Disclaimer Required	Position
Plan calculation result	Yes	Above the plan
Saved plan view	Yes	Top of screen
Plan export (PDF/share)	Yes	First page/section
Plan comparison	Yes	Once per screen
AI suggestions	Yes	With every suggestion

First Launch Acceptance

Users must accept the disclaimer on first launch:

interface DisclaimerAcceptance {
  userId: string;
  acceptedAt: string;        // ISO timestamp
  appVersion: string;
  deviceId: string;
  disclaimerVersion: string; // Bump when text changes
}

Storage:

Acceptance is stored locally in SQLite
Also synced to cloud (if user has account)
Provides legal record of acknowledgment

Industry Research

We researched disclaimers from established dive planning software:

Subsurface (Open Source)

“Subsurface is a dive log program meant to help you keep track of your diving activities. It is not designed as a primary decompression planning tool.”

MultiDeco (Commercial)

“MultiDeco is not a dive computer. The output is for information only. Always dive conservatively and use a reliable dive computer.”

V-Planner (Commercial)

“V-Planner is a recreational decompression planning program. The author accepts no responsibility for accidents or injuries arising from the use of this software.”

Common Elements

All established dive software includes:

“Not a dive computer” statement
“For planning/informational purposes only”
Recommendation to use actual dive computer
Limitation of liability
Acknowledgment of inherent diving risks

Version Control

When the disclaimer text is updated:

Bump disclaimerVersion in constants
Users must re-accept on next launch
Old acceptance records are archived
Change documented in release notes

export const DISCLAIMER_VERSION = '1.0.0';
export const DISCLAIMER_UPDATED = '2026-01-01';

export const DISCLAIMER_TEXT = `
This dive plan is for informational and planning purposes only.

DiveSuite is NOT a dive computer and cannot monitor your actual dive. Always dive with a functioning dive computer and follow its guidance. Never exceed your training, certification level, or personal limits.

Diving is an inherently dangerous activity with risks including serious injury or death. By using this application, you acknowledge these risks and agree that DiveSuite and its developers are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or incidents that may occur.

Verify all critical dive plans with multiple independent sources before diving.
`;

Legal Requirements by Region

European Union (GDPR/Consumer Protection)

Clear, unambiguous language
No buried clauses
Available in user’s language (when translations complete)
Cannot be pre-accepted (must be active action)

United States

Limitation of liability clause
Assumption of risk statement
Reference to Terms of Service

Germany (Specific)

AGB (Allgemeine Geschaftsbedingungen) compliance
No surprising clauses (“uberraschende Klauseln”)
Clear separation from marketing text

AI-Specific Disclaimers

When AI features are used, additional disclaimers apply:

+---------------------------------------------+
|  AI Suggestion                              |
|                                             |
|  Based on your description:                 |
|  - Depth: 25m                               |
|  - Bottom time: 40 minutes                  |
|                                             |
|  Warning: AI suggestions are not verified.  |
|  Please review all parameters before        |
|  proceeding with your dive plan.            |
|                                             |
|  AI cannot guarantee safety or              |
|  accuracy of suggestions.                   |
|                                             |
|  [Use Suggestion] [Enter Manually]          |
+---------------------------------------------+

AI Disclaimer Requirements

AI Feature	Additional Disclaimer
Natural language planning	”AI extracted these values - verify accuracy”
Voice-to-log	”Transcription may contain errors - review before saving”
Photo data extraction	”Extracted data may be inaccurate - verify readings”
Pattern analysis	”AI analysis is not medical advice”

Audit Trail

All disclaimer interactions are logged:

interface DisclaimerAuditEntry {
  id: string;
  userId: string;
  action: 'shown' | 'accepted' | 'rejected' | 'dismissed';
  context: string;       // e.g., 'plan_calculation', 'ai_suggestion'
  timestamp: string;
  deviceInfo: {
    platform: string;
    appVersion: string;
  };
}

Audit logs are:

Retained for 7 years (legal requirement)
Exportable for legal proceedings
Anonymized for aggregate analysis

Implementation Checklist

Disclaimer component implemented
Cannot be hidden or removed programmatically
First-launch acceptance flow
Acceptance stored with timestamp
PDF export includes disclaimer
Share functionality includes disclaimer
AI features have additional disclaimers
Audit logging implemented
German translation complete
Legal review completed