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Editorial & Health Verification Standards

Modraly compiles factual alcohol guidelines and mathematical drink calculations from statutory public health bodies. Here is our sourcing policy, verification cycle and medical disclaimer.

1. Purpose and Scope

Modraly is an independent iOS alcohol tracking application designed for individuals who consume alcohol socially and wish to measure units, calories and spend without streaks, gamification or guilt.

The informational guides and calculators on this site are designed to answer specific, factual queries (e.g. how many units in a pint of lager or how many grams in an official standard drink). They are not intended as clinical advice, addiction diagnosis or cessation treatment.

2. Primary Sourcing Hierarchy

Every numerical figure, standard drink definition and weekly threshold published on Modraly comes exclusively from official national statutory health agencies. We do not cite sponsored studies, drinks industry-funded portals or secondary blogs:

  • United Kingdom: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and UK Chief Medical Officers' Low Risk Drinking Guidelines (14 units per week).
  • France: Santé publique France and Institut National du Cancer (INCa) (10 verres standard per week, max 2 per day).
  • United States: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030 (14 g pure ethanol per standard drink).
  • Australia: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (10 standard drinks per week, max 4 in a day).
  • Canada: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) (13.45 g per drink, risk continuum).
  • Other Markets: Direct statutory agency documentation in Japan (MHLW), Germany (DGE), Spain (Ministerio de Sanidad), Denmark (Sundhedsstyrelsen), Italy (Ministero della Salute), Belgium (Sciensano), Ireland (HSE), New Zealand (Health NZ) and Netherlands (Gezondheidsraad).

3. Verification & Review Cycle

National drinking guidelines are reviewed on a quarterly statutory audit cycle. Each guide displays a visible Last reviewed date and author attribution. When a national body updates its recommendations (such as the recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans or the 2024 German DGE position paper), the comparative dataset and calculator maths are updated accordingly within 7 business days, and the revision is logged in the public site changelog.

4. Medical Disclaimer & Support Services

Modraly is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Tracking drinks is an observational self-monitoring practice, not medical care. If you are concerned about alcohol dependency or physical withdrawal, speak with a doctor or contact free, confidential support services immediately:

  • United Kingdom: Drinkline at 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm) or NHS 111.
  • France: Alcool Info Service at 0 980 980 930 (7j/7 de 8h à 2h) or your GP.
  • United States: SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 (24/7, 365 days a year).

5. Corrections & Fact-Checking Contact

If you spot an error, an outdated reference, or a broken government link, please notify our editorial maintainer directly at support@modraly.com. Substantive corrections to calculation formulas or guidelines are published immediately with an updated timestamp.