At Fit Certify, we are committed to providing transparent, responsible, and clinically governed online medical certification for athletes. This Medical Disclaimer explains the purpose and limitations of our services, ensuring that every athlete understands how our sports medical certificates should be used and interpreted.
All certificates are reviewed by qualified medical professionals and overseen by our Medical Director, Dr Simon Shaw (MBChB, MD, PhD, MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine), in line with GMC Good Medical Practice, UK GDPR, and our internal Code of Practice.
Effective Date: 1 July 2024 | Last Reviewed: October 2025 | Next Scheduled Review: October 2026
Fit Certify provides online sports medical certificates that confirm an athlete’s self-declared medical status and fitness-to-participate for sporting events such as:
Our certificates are designed for administrative use only — typically required by event organisers to confirm no known medical contraindications. Each certificate is based on the medical information, declarations, and identification you provide via our secure online system.
Fit Certify’s online certification service does not replace a full, in-person medical consultation, diagnostic examination, or ongoing healthcare. Our doctors assess your self-reported information remotely and may recommend that you:
Our doctors reserve the right to decline certification if they believe a more detailed assessment is necessary for your safety.
All Fit Certify certificates rely entirely on the accuracy of the information you supply. By using our service, you confirm that:
Our doctors exercise independent clinical judgment and will only issue documentation when satisfied that sufficient and appropriate evidence has been provided.
While Fit Certify’s certificates are prepared by qualified, licensed doctors and designed to meet common international event requirements, final acceptance always rests with the event organiser.
We recommend checking the specific entry rules or medical criteria of your chosen event before purchasing a certificate. Fit Certify cannot guarantee acceptance by every organiser or federation, as requirements vary.
Each Fit Certify medical certificate is issued as a secure, digitally-signed PDF with embedded verification to confirm authenticity. Our doctors and operational processes are governed by:
All certificates are reviewed under the supervision of our Medical Director, ensuring consistency, integrity, and compliance with recognised sports-medicine standards.
Fit Certify handles all personal and medical data with strict confidentiality. Your information is processed only by authorised medical professionals and encrypted both in transit and at rest.
We never share data without lawful basis or explicit consent. For full details, see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Fit Certify provides its services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While every certificate is prepared with professional diligence and governance oversight, Fit Certify is not liable for:
Our certificates are administrative attestations, not medical clearances or risk guarantees. Your decision to participate in athletic activity is made at your own risk. Fit Certify’s total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the relevant service.
We support responsible sport and informed participation. Our goal is to simplify access to medical documentation while promoting athlete safety, ethical integrity, and respect for clinical boundaries.
We encourage all users to:
Fit Certify reviews its medical governance, technology, and ethical standards annually to ensure continued alignment with best practice in digital sports medicine. Last reviewed: October 2025, Next scheduled review: October 2026.
If you have any questions about this Medical Disclaimer or would like clarification on our services, please contact: hello@fitcertify.com