Disclaimer & Important Notice

What AllergyPass is — and isn't

AllergyPass is a practical travel resource site. The tools and content here are designed to help people with food allergies communicate more clearly, prepare more thoroughly, and navigate food environments in Thailand with greater confidence.

All content on AllergyPass — including guides, allergy cards, translated phrases, and travel resources — is provided for general informational purposes only. It reflects personal research, professional healthcare background, and publicly available information. It should be used as a supplement to your own judgment and professional medical guidance, not as a replacement for either.

Medical disclaimer

AllergyPass is not a medical service and does not provide medical advice. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as a clinical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment plan.

If you have a diagnosed food allergy, anaphylaxis history, or any other medical condition, your primary source of guidance should be a qualified healthcare professional — your allergist, doctor, or specialist. They understand your medical history in a way that no website can.

Use the resources on this site as practical preparation, not as a substitute for emergency medication, professional guidance, or your own informed judgment. Always carry prescribed emergency medication (such as an epinephrine auto-injector) when traveling with a serious allergy.

Allergy and food safety risks

Real-world food environments are inherently unpredictable. No tool, card, or guide — including anything provided by AllergyPass — can guarantee a safe meal or an allergen-free dining experience. This is a realistic statement about how food service works, not a legal evasion.

The following risks exist in virtually every food environment and are outside AllergyPass's control:

• Cross-contamination — shared utensils, surfaces, fryers, and prep areas mean allergen contact can happen even when staff try to prevent it
• Ingredient and supplier changes — menus and recipes change without notice, and substitutions happen frequently in restaurant kitchens
• Hidden allergens — many common Thai dishes contain allergens not listed on menus, including shellfish paste, fish sauce, peanuts, and tree nut oils
• Preparation variability — the same dish may be prepared differently across visits, locations, or staff on shift
• Staff understanding — communication accuracy and kitchen capabilities vary significantly between establishments
• Restaurant misunderstandings — even with a card, a server may not understand the severity of an allergy or the concept of cross-contamination

Translation limitations

The allergy cards and translated phrases on AllergyPass are communication aids. They are designed to help you convey your dietary needs more clearly in Thai — they are not certified medical translations, and they should not be treated as such.

Thai is a tonal language with regional dialects and variations. Words that clearly communicate allergy severity in one context may carry different weight or be interpreted differently in another. AllergyPass translations are developed with care and reviewed for accuracy — but no translation system, including ours, can guarantee perfect comprehension in every circumstance.

The translations here are human-written, not AI-generated. They are not automatically produced from a database. That said, language is nuanced, and we acknowledge that errors or regional mismatches are possible.

When the stakes are high, seek additional confirmation from a local interpreter, your hotel concierge, or a Thai-speaking person who understands food allergy severity. Our cards support that conversation — they do not replace it.

Your responsibility as a user

AllergyPass is a tool. You remain the person making the decisions. That means you are responsible for:

• Verifying ingredients and preparation methods directly with restaurant staff before ordering
• Communicating your allergies clearly in person — the card supports this, but verbal confirmation matters
• Assessing your own risk tolerance and making personal decisions about where and what to eat
• Carrying prescribed emergency medication at all times if you have a severe allergy
• Staying informed about your specific allergens and the environments you're navigating

This isn't legal hedging. Food allergy management in an unfamiliar country genuinely requires your active judgment. AllergyPass is here to make that easier — not to remove the need for it.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AllergyPass and its owner accept no liability for any loss, injury, damage, or adverse outcome arising from the use of, or reliance on, any content, tool, card, guide, or resource provided on this site. This includes:

• Allergic reactions or other adverse health events
• Medical outcomes resulting from dietary decisions made using this site
• Miscommunication between users and restaurant or food service staff
• Translation inaccuracies or misinterpretations
• Inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in any published content
• Travel disruptions, expenses, or losses connected to the use of this site
• Indirect, consequential, or incidental damages of any kind
• Reliance on information that has become outdated

You use this site and its tools at your own risk. AllergyPass is provided in good faith as a practical resource, not as a safety guarantee.

Third-party services and links

AllergyPass may link to or reference external websites, apps, products, and services. These links are included in good faith because they may be useful — not as endorsements or guarantees of their accuracy, safety, or reliability.

AllergyPass does not control external sites or services. Visiting any third-party platform is subject to that platform's own terms, privacy practices, and policies. We accept no responsibility for content, outcomes, or experiences on third-party services.

Some pages on this site include affiliate links. Where this is the case, it is disclosed clearly at the top of the relevant page. Affiliate relationships do not influence which products or services are recommended — only things that have been properly researched or personally used are included.

Contact

If you have questions about this disclaimer, want to flag an inaccuracy, or have a concern to raise, please get in touch. Questions are taken seriously.