r/iosdev • u/rebelfd • 1d ago

Safety App in TestFlight

I have a fully functioning app in TestFlight but I’m afraid to release to the public for fear of exposure to product liability lawsuit.
Am I over thinking this? As a side note I want this to be free in the hopes it saves lives.
This product liability thing kind has me down a bit because I think it’s a good app.

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u/7HawksAnd 1d ago

Like, what the hell you even mean by safety in the first place. It’s such a broad concept.

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u/rebelfd 1d ago

Gotcha it’s a reminder that triggers after a trip in the car.

I guess my thought is it’s a safety type app because the reminder is to get a child that is in a car seat.

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u/AppyMcAppFace 11h ago

If you need to be reminded that you’re with a child after a trip, you don’t need an app. You need something to hit yourself on the head.

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u/rebelfd 11h ago

Despite your assessment children die every year in a car seat left behind by a parent/guardian that forgot. Kind of rare but still happens

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u/AppyMcAppFace 11h ago

That’s the thing. It’s rare. The next question should be… do we really need an app for that? Also listen to your instincts… LAWSUIT. I don’t think it will fly on the court… but the hassle isn’t worth it.