DISCLAIMER
Last updated: May 17, 2026
ShiftGlitch provides general educational content based on peer-reviewed learning science. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or academic counselling advice.
// 1. WHO CREATED THIS
ShiftGlitch was created and is operated by Lourens Breytenbach — an educator and entrepreneur with over 30 years of classroom experience and an Honours degree in Educational Management.
Lourens is a teacher and an entrepreneur. He is not a medical doctor, psychologist, licensed therapist, lawyer, or financial adviser. All content on ShiftGlitch represents his personal professional opinion, formed through decades of teaching practice and engagement with peer-reviewed research in cognitive science and learning theory.
// 2. NATURE OF CONTENT
All content on ShiftGlitch — including study strategies, learning techniques, cognitive science summaries, AI-generated study plans, and platform features — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.
The content is grounded in peer-reviewed research from cognitive science, educational psychology, and neuroscience. References to researchers such as Hermann Ebbinghaus, Roediger and Karpicke, Anders Ericsson, John Sweller, and others are provided to illustrate the scientific basis of the methods described. These citations are presented in good faith and do not imply endorsement of ShiftGlitch by those researchers or their institutions.
// 3. NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Nothing on ShiftGlitch constitutes:
- Medical or psychological advice — including for conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, or any other diagnosed or undiagnosed condition
- Legal advice of any kind
- Financial advice
- Guaranteed academic outcomes — study method effectiveness varies by individual, subject, and implementation
If you have concerns about a learning difficulty, mental health condition, or any matter requiring professional expertise, please consult a qualified professional in the relevant field.
// 4. AI-GENERATED CONTENT
ShiftGlitch includes AI-powered features (Mission Architect, Nova Sinclair, and others) that generate personalised study plans, feedback, and content using the Google Gemini API. AI-generated content is produced algorithmically and may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.
You are responsible for verifying AI-generated study plans and content before relying on them academically. AI outputs should be treated as a starting point, not a final authority.
// 5. RESULTS NOT GUARANTEED
ShiftGlitch implements study methods that are supported by peer-reviewed research. However, individual results will vary based on factors including the time invested, consistency of practice, subject matter, prior knowledge, and personal learning context. No specific academic outcome — including grade improvements, pass rates, or certification results — is guaranteed.
// 6. EXTERNAL LINKS
ShiftGlitch may link to external websites, research papers, and resources. These links are provided for reference only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites.
// 7. CHANGES TO THIS DISCLAIMER
This disclaimer may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of ShiftGlitch after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.
// 8. CONTACT
For questions about this disclaimer, contact admin@shiftglitch.com.