Not Medical Advice
The information, content, audio, and AI Coach responses provided by SnoozeSync are for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Although SnoozeSync was designed by Eskender Beyene, MD — a board-certified Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine physician — your use of the Service does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Beyene, SnoozeSync LLC, Washington Metro Sleep Institute, or any of their affiliates.
Dr. Beyene's clinical practice operates separately from SnoozeSync. SnoozeSync content reflects general principles of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM); it does not constitute personalized clinical advice for your specific situation.
Always Consult Your Physician
You should consult with a licensed healthcare provider before using SnoozeSync, particularly if you have or suspect any of the following conditions:
- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea or other sleep-disordered breathing
- Narcolepsy or other central disorders of hypersomnolence
- Restless legs syndrome or periodic limb movement disorder
- Severe depression, especially with suicidal ideation
- Bipolar disorder, especially during manic or mixed episodes
- Epilepsy or any seizure disorder
- Severe anxiety disorders or panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Active substance use disorders
- Significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or psychiatric conditions
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or attempting to conceive
- Use of medications that affect sleep, alertness, or mood
Sleep difficulties can sometimes be the symptom of a serious underlying medical or psychiatric condition. If your sleep problems are severe, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms, please seek professional medical evaluation.
Sleep Restriction Therapy: Important Safety Information
Sleep restriction is a core component of CBT-I and is included in the SnoozeSync program. While generally safe and effective, it can cause:
- Temporary increased daytime sleepiness, particularly during the first 1–2 weeks
- Reduced alertness and slower reaction times
- Mood changes including increased irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any safety-sensitive activity if you feel drowsy or impaired. If your work requires sustained alertness — including healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, public safety, or similar fields — please consult your physician before beginning sleep restriction therapy.
The AI Sleep Coach Is Not a Clinician
SnoozeSync's AI Sleep Coach uses artificial intelligence (specifically, Google's Gemini AI service) to provide general CBT-I-based educational responses. The AI Coach:
- Is not a licensed healthcare provider
- Cannot diagnose any condition
- Cannot prescribe or recommend medications
- May produce inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
- Should never be relied upon in place of professional medical advice
If the AI Coach provides information that contradicts the advice of your physician or sleep specialist, follow your physician's advice. If the AI Coach raises concerns or suggests you consult a healthcare provider, please do so.
Discontinuing Medications
Do not discontinue or modify any prescribed medication based on information from SnoozeSync. If you are taking sleep medications, antidepressants, anxiolytics, or any other prescription drug and wish to make changes, consult the prescribing physician first. Abrupt discontinuation of certain medications can cause serious withdrawal symptoms or rebound insomnia.
Emergency Situations
If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency — including thoughts of self-harm, suicide, or harm to others — get help immediately:
- Emergency: Call 911 (United States) or your local emergency number
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (United States)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (United States)
- SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7)
- International: Visit findahelpline.com
If you cannot reach emergency services, go to your nearest emergency room or contact a trusted person who can help you get to safety.
No Guarantee of Outcome
While CBT-I is widely recognized as a first-line, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia (per AASM guidelines), individual results vary. SnoozeSync makes no guarantee that you will:
- Improve your sleep quality or duration
- Eliminate insomnia symptoms
- Reduce or discontinue sleep medication use
- Achieve any specific health outcome
Sleep is influenced by many factors, including underlying medical conditions, medications, lifestyle, stress, environment, and genetics. The Service is one tool among many that may help you better understand and manage your sleep.
Acknowledgment
By using SnoozeSync, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood this Medical Disclaimer
- You understand SnoozeSync is not medical advice or treatment
- You agree to consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns
- You assume responsibility for your own healthcare decisions
- You will not rely on SnoozeSync in place of professional medical care
This Medical Disclaimer is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service.
Questions
If you have questions about this Medical Disclaimer, contact us at support@snoozesync.com.
SnoozeSync™ and Sleep Severity Score™ are trademarks of SnoozeSync LLC, a Virginia limited liability company. Last updated: April 28, 2026.