{
  "dataset_name": "Terahertz Device Reference Index",
  "dataset_version": "1.2",
  "publisher": "Holistix International",
  "project": "Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project",
  "canonical_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
  "source_register": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-source-register",
  "methodology": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-methodology",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-27",
  "disclaimer": "This dataset is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, disease-prevention guidance, dosing guidance, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.",
  "fields": [
    "record_id",
    "topic",
    "reference_type",
    "plain_language_meaning",
    "safety_note",
    "source_type",
    "evidence_level",
    "claim_type",
    "medical_disclaimer_required",
    "commercial_relevance",
    "last_reviewed",
    "related_holistix_page",
    "related_product_category",
    "notes",
    "source_name",
    "source_url",
    "citation_note"
  ],
  "records": [
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-001",
      "topic": "Terahertz radiation",
      "reference_type": "Definition",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Terahertz radiation generally refers to electromagnetic radiation between the microwave and infrared regions of the spectrum.",
      "safety_note": "This term should not be used by itself to imply a medical effect or therapeutic outcome.",
      "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context",
      "evidence_level": "Basic terminology",
      "claim_type": "Definition",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Helps explain what terahertz means in consumer wellness device descriptions.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Use as a neutral spectrum-definition row.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation",
      "source_url": "https://www.britannica.com/science/terahertz-radiation",
      "citation_note": "Use as general educational context for terahertz-spectrum terminology. Not evidence of consumer wellness-device efficacy."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-002",
      "topic": "Terahertz frequency range",
      "reference_type": "Measurement concept",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Terahertz is commonly discussed as a frequency band rather than as one single fixed frequency.",
      "safety_note": "Frequency-band language should remain educational and should not be converted into unsupported dose or protocol claims.",
      "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context",
      "evidence_level": "Measurement caution",
      "claim_type": "Measurement concept",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Helps users understand why vague terahertz claims can be difficult to compare.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Avoid implying that all terahertz devices operate identically.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation",
      "source_url": "https://www.britannica.com/science/terahertz-radiation",
      "citation_note": "Use as general educational context for terahertz-spectrum terminology. Not evidence of consumer wellness-device efficacy."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-003",
      "topic": "Consumer terahertz devices",
      "reference_type": "Device category",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Consumer terahertz devices may use terahertz-related language in different ways depending on design, emitter type, wavelength/frequency claims, heat output, and supporting light technologies.",
      "safety_note": "Consumers should review manufacturer instructions and avoid assuming that category language proves a specific biological result.",
      "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education",
      "evidence_level": "Buyer education / device specification",
      "claim_type": "Device comparison",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports clearer comparison between terahertz-labeled wellness devices.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Useful for separating product-category language from evidence claims.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation",
      "source_url": "https://www.britannica.com/science/terahertz-radiation",
      "citation_note": "Use as general educational context for terahertz-spectrum terminology. Not evidence of consumer wellness-device efficacy."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-004",
      "topic": "Terahertz terminology vs medical claims",
      "reference_type": "Claim boundary",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Terahertz terminology can describe a physical category or claimed emission type, but that is separate from proving a medical claim.",
      "safety_note": "Do not treat terahertz labeling as evidence of diagnosis, treatment, cure, prevention, or disease-specific benefit.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Commercial separation",
      "claim_type": "Claim boundary",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Protects Holistix copy from overstating what the technology means.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Important compliance row.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-005",
      "topic": "Non-ionizing context",
      "reference_type": "Radiation category",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Terahertz radiation is generally discussed as part of the non-ionizing region of the electromagnetic spectrum.",
      "safety_note": "Non-ionizing does not automatically mean risk-free; intensity, heat, distance, exposure time, device design, and user condition still matter.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Helps users avoid the false shortcut that non-ionizing always equals harmless.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Keep this conservative and safety-focused.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation",
      "source_url": "https://www.britannica.com/science/terahertz-radiation",
      "citation_note": "Use as general educational context for terahertz-spectrum terminology. Not evidence of consumer wellness-device efficacy."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-006",
      "topic": "Heating and thermal exposure",
      "reference_type": "Safety context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Some devices associated with terahertz, infrared, or combined energy delivery may create warmth or thermal sensation.",
      "safety_note": "Users should avoid overheating, burns, prolonged exposure, use over numb skin, or use when heat sensitivity is impaired.",
      "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Important for products that combine terahertz claims with heat or infrared-style output.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Safety row should appear clearly on the page.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-007",
      "topic": "Distance from device",
      "reference_type": "Usage context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Distance can affect perceived intensity, warmth, and exposure characteristics for many light, heat, or energy-emitting devices.",
      "safety_note": "Follow manufacturer instructions. Do not create aggressive exposure routines from general online claims.",
      "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Usage context",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Useful for safe buyer education without giving a dosage protocol.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Avoid specific treatment distance instructions.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-008",
      "topic": "Exposure time",
      "reference_type": "Usage context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Exposure time is a major variable in any consumer device that emits light, heat, or energy.",
      "safety_note": "This dataset does not provide dosage protocols. Users should follow device instructions and consult a qualified professional when appropriate.",
      "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Usage context",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Prevents users from interpreting the dataset as a treatment guide.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "No disease protocols or guaranteed outcomes.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-009",
      "topic": "Combined terahertz devices",
      "reference_type": "Device comparison",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Some consumer products may combine terahertz-related positioning with infrared, blue light, red light, heat, massage, airflow, or other features.",
      "safety_note": "When multiple technologies are combined, claims should identify which feature is being discussed and avoid assigning all effects to terahertz alone.",
      "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education",
      "evidence_level": "Buyer education / device specification",
      "claim_type": "Device comparison",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Helpful for Holistix product education where devices may combine several feature categories.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Use for multi-modality device clarity.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation",
      "source_url": "https://www.britannica.com/science/terahertz-radiation",
      "citation_note": "Use as spectrum-position context when comparing terahertz, infrared, and red light categories."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-010",
      "topic": "Device specification transparency",
      "reference_type": "Specification field",
      "plain_language_meaning": "A useful terahertz device listing should separate claimed emission type, light source, heat output, power source, safety instructions, intended use, and disclaimers.",
      "safety_note": "If exact specifications are unavailable, copy should say so rather than imply precision.",
      "source_type": "Device specification / manufacturer-instruction context",
      "evidence_level": "Device specification",
      "claim_type": "Specification field",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports cleaner product-page and comparison-page language.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Good row for future product-spec audits.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-011",
      "topic": "Emerging technology language",
      "reference_type": "Evidence caution",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Terahertz wellness devices should generally be described with cautious educational language because consumer-market claims can move faster than strong clinical evidence.",
      "safety_note": "Avoid broad statements that terahertz devices are proven to treat medical conditions.",
      "source_type": "Scientific review",
      "evidence_level": "Emerging / limited evidence",
      "claim_type": "Claim boundary",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Keeps the category useful without creating claim-risk landmines.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Caution flag for all marketing.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use to distinguish research/medical imaging context from consumer wellness device claims. Do not imply diagnostic capability."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-012",
      "topic": "Not a disease-treatment protocol",
      "reference_type": "Claim boundary",
      "plain_language_meaning": "This reference index is not a treatment protocol and does not recommend terahertz devices for any disease or condition.",
      "safety_note": "Users with medical conditions, implanted devices, pregnancy, heat sensitivity, neuropathy, or uncertain risk factors should consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Claim boundary",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Protects educational project boundaries and product compliance.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Strong disclaimer row.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-013",
      "topic": "Consumer comparison checklist",
      "reference_type": "Buyer education",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Consumers can compare terahertz-labeled devices by reviewing claimed technology, supporting specifications, instructions, safety warnings, return policy, warranty, and whether claims are educational or medical.",
      "safety_note": "A checklist is not proof of safety or effectiveness; it is only a way to organize buyer questions.",
      "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education",
      "evidence_level": "Buyer education / device specification",
      "claim_type": "Buyer education",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Useful for searchers comparing Holistix against vague marketplace listings.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Good content bridge to commercial pages without hard-selling.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-014",
      "topic": "Marketing claim separation",
      "reference_type": "Commercial separation",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Educational descriptions should separate what a device is claimed to emit from what outcomes are clinically proven.",
      "safety_note": "Avoid borrowed authority, disease claims, guaranteed results, and unsupported before-and-after promises.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Commercial separation",
      "claim_type": "Claim boundary",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Useful for keeping Holistix data assets citation-worthy and less salesy.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "This is the Rockefeller firewall row: protect the asset.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "THZ-015",
      "topic": "Maintenance and review",
      "reference_type": "Dataset maintenance",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Terahertz consumer-device language should be reviewed periodically because terminology, evidence, and product claims can change.",
      "safety_note": "Rows should be updated when stronger evidence, clearer safety standards, or manufacturer specifications become available.",
      "source_type": "Open data maintenance context",
      "evidence_level": "Research context",
      "claim_type": "Dataset maintenance",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports version history, future audits, and AI-reference trust.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/terahertz-device-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Terahertz wellness devices",
      "notes": "Use for future version upgrades.",
      "source_name": "Terahertz Radiation and Imaging: Safety and Medical Applications",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8837661/",
      "citation_note": "Use for broad safety and application-context discussion around terahertz radiation. Keep claims conservative and avoid treatment guidance."
    }
  ]
}