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1. General Information Only

The information, calculators, articles, and recommendations provided on SleepDebtCalc ("we," "us," or "our") are for general educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician, a licensed sleep specialist, or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, sleep disorder, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

2. Not a Diagnostic Tool

Our sleep calculators — including the Sleep Debt Calculator, Sleep Cycle Calculator, Sleep Quality Score, Why Am I Tired Analyzer, and others — produce estimates based on the inputs you provide and published research averages. They are not validated medical devices and cannot diagnose conditions such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, depression, anxiety, thyroid disease, or any other clinical condition.

If you suspect you may have a sleep disorder, please consult a board-certified sleep physician or request a referral for a polysomnography (sleep study).

3. No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Use of this website does not create a doctor–patient relationship. We are not your healthcare provider. Communication through our contact forms, email, or any other channel does not establish such a relationship.

4. Accuracy of Information

We make every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented and to base our content on peer-reviewed sleep science from reputable institutions such as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, the CDC, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. However, sleep science evolves, individual physiology varies, and we make no warranties — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on this site.

5. Individual Variation

Sleep needs and responses to interventions (light exposure, caffeine, naps, supplements) vary significantly between individuals. The recommendations produced by our tools represent population averages and may not be appropriate for your specific physiology, age, medications, or medical conditions.

6. Emergency Situations

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, including severe sleep-related symptoms such as falling asleep while driving, witnessed breathing pauses during sleep, severe daytime sleepiness, or thoughts of self-harm, call your local emergency services immediately. Do not rely on this website for emergency medical guidance.

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