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Last updated: June 2026

This website does not provide medical advice. All content is for general informational and educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, hydration practices, or health regimen.

1. Not Medical Advice

The information, tools, and calculators provided on waterintakecalci.com (the "Site") are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes, or is meant to constitute, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional medical consultation. The hydration recommendations generated by our calculator are estimates based on commonly accepted scientific guidelines (including those from the World Health Organization, the Institute of Medicine, and the American College of Sports Medicine). These estimates are not personalized medical recommendations.

2. Consult a Healthcare Professional

Before making any decisions about your hydration, diet, or health based on information found on this Site, you should consult a licensed physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified healthcare provider. This is especially important if you have or suspect you may have a medical condition that affects fluid balance, including but not limited to: • Kidney disease or kidney stones • Heart disease or heart failure • Liver disease • Diabetes or diabetes insipidus • Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) • Adrenal insufficiency • Any condition requiring fluid restriction • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

3. Individual Variation

Water intake needs vary significantly between individuals. The calculations provided by our tool use generalized formulas based on weight, age, gender, activity level, and climate. These formulas cannot account for all individual factors including specific medical conditions, medications, genetic variation, altitude, humidity, or dietary composition. Your actual needs may differ substantially from our estimates.

4. Emergency Situations

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of severe dehydration — including confusion, loss of consciousness, rapid heartbeat, inability to urinate, or sunken eyes — seek immediate emergency medical attention. Do not rely on this website in a medical emergency. Call your local emergency services immediately.

5. No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Use of this Site does not create a doctor–patient, therapist–patient, or any other healthcare professional–patient relationship. The Site and its operators are not healthcare providers and do not practice medicine, provide diagnoses, or offer treatment.

6. Accuracy of Information

While we make every effort to ensure the information on this Site is accurate and up to date, the field of nutritional science and hydration research continues to evolve. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, tools, or related content on the Site. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

7. Sources

Our calculator is informed by published guidelines and peer-reviewed research, including: • World Health Organization (WHO) — Nutrient Requirements for Health • Institute of Medicine — Dietary Reference Intakes for Water • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) — Exercise and Fluid Replacement • Mayo Clinic — Water: How much should you drink every day? Referencing these sources does not imply endorsement of this Site by any of these organizations.

8. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to update this Medical Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated disclaimer.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this disclaimer or about the information provided on this Site, please contact us. However, we cannot respond to requests for personal medical advice.
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