Medical Disclaimer
 

"Light/Sound Systems" or "Mind Machines" have been on the market for years. Thousands of users have experienced many hours on them with virtually no reported ill effects. But there are some situations and conditions where use of our products is strongly discouraged. These devices create flickering light, which can cause seizures in persons with photosensitive epilepsy. You may be photosensitive and not know it.

Mind Gear products are designed for recreational purposes and personal exploration ONLY. No medical claims are made for Mind Gear products, express or implied. They are NOT medical devices and should not be used for the relief of any medical condition. Please consult with your licensed medical practitioner prior to use for any other purpose as the machine is not intended as a replacement for medical or psychological treatment. Our products are not intended to affect the structure or any function of the human body. These products are not approved for any purpose by the FDA.

If you, or anyone else who will use this machine, are subject to any form of seizures, epilepsy or visual photosensitivity, are using a pacemaker, suffering cardiac arrhythmia or other heart disorders, currently taking stimulants, tranquilizers or psychotropic medication, specifically including illicit drugs and alcohol, please do not use our, or any other Light/Sound system.
Your experience should feel pleasant and we recommend that you set the volume and light intensity levels with your EYES CLOSED before you, or anyone you loan your system to, uses it.

Photosensitive Epilepsy

Photosensitive Epilepsy is a relatively rare condition, affecting approximately 1 person in 4000. Persons with this condition are susceptible to seizures evoked by flickering lights, such as those produced by a light/sound machine. The information included here on photosensitive epilepsy is mostly from the book "Photosensitive Epilepsy".

Most persons with photosensitive epilepsy have a first seizure during their teenage years (75% by age 20). About half of initial seizures are induced by watching television. Some persons who are susceptible during their teenage years outgrow the condition, about 25% by age 25. As a result, adults over age 25 who have never had a seizure have about 1 chance in 20,000 of being photosensitive and not know it. So for a person who has not had a seizure, the likelihood of being photosensitive varies from 1 in 4000 for children to 1 in 20,000 for adults over 25.

Remember, Even if you have never had a seizure, there is a small chance that you are photosensitive and a light/sound session could cause a seizure in YOU!.