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AI Disclaimer

1. Important Notice — Please Read

By using GreenGuard AU's AI features, you acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated diagnoses are NOT a substitute for professional botanical, horticultural, or agricultural advice
• Results may contain errors, inaccuracies, or incorrect identifications
• You will verify any AI diagnosis before taking action, particularly for decisions involving plant treatment, removal, or ingestion
• Jadugar Design Studio AU/NZ accepts no liability for loss, damage, or harm arising from reliance on AI-generated content
• You use all AI features entirely at your own risk

2. Toxic Plant Warning

AI image recognition CANNOT reliably distinguish between edible and toxic plants, particularly when plants look visually similar (e.g. wild carrot vs hemlock, edible berries vs toxic lookalikes).

DO NOT use GreenGuard AU to:

• Determine if any plant, berry, mushroom, or herb is safe to eat
• Identify plants intended for human consumption
• Determine if a plant is safe for children, pets, or livestock
• Guide decisions about foraging or wild food collection

If a person or animal has ingested an unidentified plant and you suspect poisoning, contact the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26 (Australia) or 0800 764 766 (New Zealand), or call emergency services (000 / 111).

3. Commercial and Agricultural Use

GreenGuard AU is designed for home gardeners and hobbyists. It is NOT intended for commercial agricultural, horticultural, or farming operations where plant health decisions may have significant financial or environmental consequences.

Commercial growers, farmers, or professional horticulturalists should consult:

• A registered agronomist or horticulturalist
• State or territory department of agriculture (e.g. NSW DPI, DAFQ, PIRSA)
• Plant Health Australia at planthealthaustralia.com.au
• A local agricultural extension service

We expressly disclaim liability for any commercial crop loss, income loss, or environmental damage resulting from use of this App.

4. Accuracy Limitations

AI diagnosis accuracy is affected by many factors, including:

• Image quality, resolution, and lighting
• The angle, zoom level, and portion of the plant captured
• Visually similar symptoms caused by different conditions (e.g. overwatering vs root disease)
• Rare, region-specific, or newly identified species and diseases not in training data
• Australian and New Zealand endemic species that may be underrepresented in global AI training datasets
• Seasonal variation in plant appearance

Confidence scores or percentage indicators (if displayed) are AI estimates and do not represent scientifically validated certainty. A high confidence score does NOT guarantee a correct diagnosis.

5. Pest and Pesticide Recommendations

Any pest identification, treatment recommendations, or pesticide suggestions generated by the AI are for general guidance only.

• Always read and follow pesticide labels and Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) registration requirements
• Some pesticide recommendations may not be registered for use in Australia or New Zealand — verify registration at apvma.gov.au
• Incorrect pesticide use may harm beneficial insects, waterways, non-target plants, or human health
• Contact your local council, state department of agriculture, or a licensed pest controller for serious infestations

6. Data Processing by AI

When you scan a plant, the image is transmitted to Google's Gemini AI service for analysis. By using this feature:

• You consent to your image being sent to Google's servers, which may be located outside Australia
• Google may process your image data in accordance with their own privacy policy and AI usage terms, available at policies.google.com
• We do not permanently store your plant images after the diagnosis is returned
• Do not submit images containing identifiable people, private property, or sensitive information

7. No Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JADUGAR DESIGN STUDIO AU/NZ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR:

• Incorrect or misleading plant, pest, or disease identifications
• Plant damage, death, or loss resulting from following AI advice
• Personal injury or illness resulting from plant misidentification
• Harm to animals or livestock from plants identified as safe
• Financial loss from crop damage or failed treatments
• Any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages

Nothing in this disclaimer limits rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

8. Best Practices for Better Results

To improve AI diagnosis quality:

• Photograph the affected area in natural daylight — avoid flash
• Capture multiple angles: leaves (top and underside), stems, and soil
• Ensure the image is in focus and fills the frame
• Include healthy and affected areas for comparison
• Provide context in your notes (recent weather, watering changes, new products used)

Even with ideal images, always treat AI diagnoses as a starting point for further investigation, not a final verdict.

9. Professional Resources

For serious plant health concerns, consult:

• Your local nursery or garden centre
• A registered horticulturalist or agronomist
• State agricultural departments (NSW DPI, DAFQ, DEDJTR, DPIRD, PIRSA, DPIF)
• Plant Health Australia: planthealthaustralia.com.au
• Royal Botanic Gardens in your state
• Gardening Australia: abc.net.au/gardening

10. Contact

If you have questions about AI accuracy, data processing, or this disclaimer:

Jadugar Design Studio AU/NZ
Email: mubarak@csteel.com.au