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Claims-language policy

These rules help members and institutions describe services responsibly. Automated flags support—but never replace—human review in context.

How to use this policy

Allowed examples are responsible framing, not pre-approval of a complete advertisement. Restricted wording requires current, specific evidence and human review. Prohibited wording must not be published. The rules apply to member, institution, service, case and editorial public content.

Prohibited

No disease-cure claims

Cultural or consultation services must not claim to treat or cure disease.

Safer replacement: Remove the treatment claim and direct users to qualified health professionals.

Prohibited

No outcome guarantees

Do not guarantee success, accuracy, profit, cure or another service outcome.

Safer replacement: Describe method, limits, sources and uncertainty instead.

Prohibited

No fear or destiny coercion

Do not use disaster, death, bankruptcy or destiny claims to create fear, force a purchase or deter professional help.

Safer replacement: Use optional, non-threatening cultural interpretation with practical limits.