1. Unified Terms of Use: Flu.Now & Flunow.bot

Medical & AI Disclaimer

• AI-Generated Content: Users acknowledge that flunow.bot uses artificial intelligence to provide information. While we strive for accuracy, AI can occasionally produce incorrect or biased information.

• No Diagnostic Capability: Neither the website nor the bot can diagnose influenza. Any "risk assessment" provided by the bot is based on general symptoms and should not be used as a definitive medical diagnosis.

• Not a Substitute for Professional Care: The bot is a tool for navigation and general information. It is not a licensed medical professional.

Use of the Bot

• No Medical Emergencies: Users must not use flunow.bot if they are experiencing severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or confusion. In these cases, the bot is programmed to direct you to 911/Emergency services.

• Prohibited Conduct: Users agree not to attempt to "jailbreak" or reverse-engineer the bot or use it to generate medical misinformation.

Third-Party Antiviral Providers

• Referral Only: Flunow acts strictly as a directory. We do not guarantee that any provider listed will issue a prescription for antivirals (like Tamiflu). Prescriptions are at the sole discretion of the licensed provider you connect with.

2. Privacy & Data Policy (Updated)

Chatbot Data Collection

By interacting with flunow.bot, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Conversation Logs: We may store chat transcripts to improve the bot’s accuracy and for quality assurance. These logs are stored securely and are generally anonymized.

• Sensitive Information: Users are advised not to share highly sensitive personal identifiers (like Social Security Numbers or specific insurance IDs) directly in the chat interface.

• Location Access: The bot may request your zip code or IP-based location to accurately provide the "Flu Census" for your area and find the nearest urgent care.

Data Processing

• AI Training: We do not sell your chat data. We may use anonymized snippets of conversations to refine the bot’s ability to understand flu-related queries.

• Encryption: All interactions between the user, the website, and the bot are encrypted via Industry Standard SSL/TLS protocols.

3. Liability & Indemnification

Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances shall the operators of flunow.com or flunow.bot be liable for any health complications, missed diagnoses, or adverse reactions to medications prescribed by third-party providers found through our platform. You use these automated tools at your own risk.