Disclaimer

Important information about ExomeDNA services.

Understanding your results — important limitations

What this analysis is:

ExomeDNA provides an educational interpretation of your uploaded genetic data file against published genome-wide association studies (GWAS) from the NHGRI-EBI GWAS Catalog and peer-reviewed scientific literature.

What this analysis is NOT:

This is not a medical test, clinical diagnostic, or FDA-cleared medical device. ExomeDNA does not sequence your DNA — it interprets a data file you already possess.

Key limitations

1. Polygenic risk scores are statistical estimates, not certainties. A higher-than-average score means published research associates your combination of genetic variants with a statistically elevated likelihood compared to the general study population. It does not mean you will develop any condition.
2. GWAS studies have population representation gaps. The majority of genome-wide association studies have been conducted on populations of European descent. If your ancestry differs, the statistical associations may be less applicable. ExomeDNA displays a confidence rating for each trait that reflects study population diversity among other factors.
3. Genetics is one factor among many. Research suggests that most complex traits are influenced by a combination of genetic variants, environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and random biological variation.
4. Scientific understanding evolves. GWAS findings are based on the current state of published research. As new studies are published, risk estimates may change.
5. Genotyping chip coverage varies. Consumer DNA services test a subset of your genome. The number of variants relevant to each trait captured by your chip varies. ExomeDNA reports matched variants and total known variants for each trait.
6. Monogenic traits have different implications. Some results reflect well-characterized single-gene variants. These are labeled distinctly from polygenic risk scores. Even well-studied single-gene variants do not guarantee a particular outcome — many people with such variants never develop the associated condition.
7. This analysis does not detect all genetic variants. Consumer chips do not capture structural variants, copy number variants, epigenetic modifications, or many rare variants. A typical result does not rule out risk factors not tested.
8. AI-generated explanations are educational, not clinical. The AI Health Coach is an artificial intelligence model, not a licensed healthcare professional, and cannot account for your complete medical history or clinical context.

What you should do

• ✓Douse results as a starting point for conversations with your healthcare provider.
• ✓Doconsider consulting a certified genetic counselor (findageneticcounselor.com).
• ✓Doreview cited research studies linked on each trait card.
• ✕Do notmake medication, treatment, or dietary changes based solely on these results.
• ✕Do notuse results to self-diagnose any medical condition.
• ✕Do notproactively disclose these results to insurers for life, disability, or long-term care coverage without consulting a genetic counselor about your rights — GINA protections do not extend to these insurance types.

Refund Policy

ExomeDNA is an information service. Once a report is generated and delivered to your account, the work is done — there is nothing physical to return and the analysis cannot be unrun.

Refunds are evaluated case-by-case and granted at our discretion. Examples that may qualify: an upload that failed in our pipeline before a report was generated; a duplicate purchase made within 24 hours; or a Family Plan purchase where the recipient never redeemed the coupon.

Dissatisfaction with the contents of your report is not, by itself, grounds for a refund.

To request a refund, email support@exomedna.com with your order ID. We aim to review requests within 5 business days.

Questions about this disclaimer

Reach us at support@exomedna.com.