Terms of Use
Last updated: 21 October 2026
1. About Tummybuddy
Tummybuddy is an independent educational and wellbeing reflection resource created by George Sfougaras.
It offers a calm, non-judgemental space to explore everyday experiences relating to food and wellbeing.
These terms apply to the Tummybuddy ChatGPT plugin, its educational materials, printable journals and companion website.
2. Educational Purpose
Tummybuddy provides general information, reflective conversation and tools for organising personal observations.
It is not a medical service, clinical decision-making system or substitute for qualified healthcare professionals.
Tummybuddy does not diagnose medical conditions, interpret medical tests, prescribe treatments or determine whether particular foods are safe for an individual.
Information provided through AI may be incomplete or inaccurate and should be independently verified where important.
3. Free Resources
Tummybuddy's blank journals and educational resources are provided free of charge, without a subscription or payment to the publisher.
Visitors may download, print and use the journals for personal, non-commercial purposes.
The ChatGPT edition does not operate its own subscription, payment, membership or personal account system.
Access to ChatGPT itself is governed by the platform's separate terms, availability and any applicable charges.
4. Personal Journalling and Privacy
You decide what information to record or share.
Printable journals can be completed offline without submitting their contents to Tummybuddy.
Information entered within ChatGPT is handled under OpenAI's applicable policies and settings.
Tummybuddy does not maintain a separate personal journal database, guarantee memory across conversations or control the deletion of information held by ChatGPT.
For further information, please read our Privacy Policy on this website.
5. Health and Safety
Tummybuddy encourages reflection, not self-diagnosis.
Do not delay seeking professional medical advice because of information provided through Tummybuddy.
Anyone experiencing severe or sudden symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, collapse or breathing difficulties, should seek immediate medical assistance.
In the United Kingdom, call 999 for a medical emergency.
Dietary restrictions, suspected allergies, coeliac disease and persistent digestive symptoms should be discussed with suitably qualified healthcare professionals.
6. Scientific Sources
Tummybuddy refers to publicly available information from organisations including NICE, Monash University, Coeliac UK and the British Dietetic Association.
These references acknowledge independent research and professional guidance. They do not imply endorsement, partnership, certification or clinical validation of Tummybuddy.
External websites and publications remain subject to their respective owners' terms and policies.
7. Responsible Use
Users are responsible for decisions they make based on information encountered through Tummybuddy.
Please do not submit identifying medical records, confidential third-party information, passwords or payment credentials.
Tummybuddy must not be used to provide professional medical services, make clinical decisions on another person's behalf or represent AI-generated information as an established diagnosis.
8. Intellectual Property
The original Tummybuddy name, branding, journal designs and original educational content belong to their respective rights holders.
Personal, non-commercial use of the freely provided journal templates is permitted.
Users retain ownership of their own journal entries and original reflections.
Third-party research, trademarks, publications and educational resources remain the property of their respective owners.
9. Availability and Limitations
Tummybuddy is provided as an educational resource without a guarantee of uninterrupted availability, complete accuracy or suitability for every individual.
Features may change as the service develops or as the hosting platform changes.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for fraud, or death or personal injury caused by negligence. Your applicable statutory rights remain unaffected.
10. Changes to These Terms
These terms may be updated when the resource, its capabilities or applicable requirements change.
The latest version will be published on this website with its revision date.
11. Contact
For enquiries about Tummybuddy or these terms, please contact:
George Sfougaras
United Kingdom
Because food and wellbeing are personal.
Not advice. Not judgement. Just space to listen to your body.