Brand Guidelines

Boring
Health

Version 1.0
February 2026
Confidential

The wellness industry profits from your anxiety — the fear that you're not doing enough, taking enough, optimizing enough. The cure for that anxiety isn't another miracle supplement. It's the opposite. It's a supplement so straightforward, so evidence-based, so boring that it lets you stop worrying and start living.

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Contents
01 Brand Overview 05
02 Target Audience 09
03 Market Positioning 13
04 Brand Personality & Voice 18
05 Visual Identity 22
06 Color System 26
07 Typography 31
08 Photography & Imagery 35
09 Applications 40
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Brand Pattern · Primary
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Chapter 01

Brand
Overview

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Purpose

Boring Health exists to make daily wellness invisible. We create supplements that integrate into your life without demanding attention, ritual, or belief. No superfoods. No miracles. Just well-researched formulations that do what they promise.

In a market that rewards noise, we chose silence. In an industry built on anxiety, we chose boring — because boring is what happens when something just works, and you stop thinking about it. That's the goal.


Mission

To make supplements so reliable they become invisible in your routine. Every product must meet three criteria: clinically supported ingredients at effective doses, fully transparent formulations, and a brand experience so calm it reduces decision anxiety instead of creating it.


Vision

To become the brand people trust precisely because we never asked them to trust us. We let the product, the ingredients, and the results speak. In five years, Boring Health should be the brand people recommend in a single sentence: "Just take Boring Health."

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Core Values
Radical Simplicity

Every decision starts with "is this necessary?" If an ingredient doesn't have clinical evidence, it doesn't go in the capsule. If a design choice doesn't serve clarity, it doesn't go on the label. Complexity is the enemy.

Scientific Honesty

Full ingredient disclosure with exact dosages. No proprietary blends. No "secret formulas." No hiding behind "clinical strength" when the dose is sub-therapeutic. Our customers are adults who can read a study.

Quiet Confidence

We don't shout. We don't use urgency tactics or fear-based marketing. We don't need influencers to validate us. Our confidence comes from knowing the product works — and that the research backs it up.

Consistent Support

Health isn't a moment — it's a daily practice. We build products for the long game, not the quick fix. Boring consistency beats exciting inconsistency every time.

These values are not aspirational. They are operational. Every decision — from ingredient sourcing to Instagram captions — must pass through these four filters.
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Brand Architecture

Boring Health operates as a standalone consumer brand within the Bio Tech portfolio. The parent company is invisible to the consumer.

Corporate Structure
Parent Company Boring Health LLC
Consumer Brand Boring Health
Current Product Balance
Pipeline (Future SKUs)

The Bio Tech name does not appear on any consumer-facing material. Boring Health is the brand the customer knows, trusts, and recommends.

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Chapter 02

Target
Audience

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Primary Audience
The Quiet Optimizer

Adults aged 28–45 who have moved past the "wellness discovery" phase. They've tried the trending supplements, the adaptogens, the nootropics. They're tired of marketing theatrics and want something backed by evidence. They value competence over charisma, dosing over branding.

Demographics
Age28 – 45
Income$55K – $130K
EducationCollege-educated
LocationUrban / suburban US
Gender55% female, 45% male
Psychographics
ValuesEvidence, simplicity, autonomy
ReadsWirecutter, Examine.com
AvoidsHype, influencer culture, MLM
Buys fromRitual, Athletic Greens, Thorne
NeedsStress relief, sustained focus
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Audience Insight

"I'm so tired of every brand telling me I need to optimize. I just want something that works without making me feel like I'm behind."

From user research, Jan 2026. This is the anxiety the industry creates — the feeling that you're not doing enough. "Boring" is our answer: you're doing fine. Take this. It works. Move on with your day.

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The Naming Thesis
The Problem

The wellness industry creates anxiety to sell you the cure. You're not sleeping enough, focusing enough, recovering enough. Every brand promises transformation. The noise itself becomes the illness.

The Insight

The antidote to overstimulation isn't more stimulation. It's less. When something truly works, it becomes invisible. You stop thinking about it. It becomes... boring.

The Name

Boring Health is a provocation disguised as a promise. It says: we won't excite you, we won't sell you a lifestyle, we won't create anxiety to justify our existence. We'll just give you something that works. And that's the most radical thing a supplement brand can do.

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The cure for
wellness anxiety
is boring.

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Chapter 03

Market
Positioning

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Competitive Landscape

The supplement market is crowded at the extremes. Boring Health occupies the deliberate gap in between: clinical credibility meets design simplicity, without the lifestyle performance.

Premium
Accessible
Clinical
Lifestyle
Thorne
Ritual
Moon Juice
OLLY
Nature Made
Thesis
Boring Health

Boring Health positions at the intersection of clinical credibility and lifestyle accessibility — premium enough to signal quality, boring enough to signal confidence.

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Competitive Analysis

Understanding the landscape helps enforce our positioning. Boring Health doesn't compete on price or hype — we compete on trust, transparency, and restraint.

Brand Price Point Positioning Channel Boring Health's Edge
Thorne $35–$65/mo Clinical, practitioner-grade Pro referral, DTC More approachable design & voice
Ritual $35–$45/mo Lifestyle premium, transparency DTC, Instagram-heavy Clinical dosing, less trend-chasing
Thesis $79/mo Personalized nootropics Quiz funnel, DTC Simplicity — focused SKU, not 20
OLLY $15–$25/mo Fun, mass-market wellness Retail (Target, CVS) Clinical credibility, premium feel
Nature Made $10–$20/mo Commodity, pharmacy aisle Mass retail Brand identity, design, voice

Price points are approximate monthly cost for comparable product. Boring Health targets $38/month — the sweet spot between Ritual's lifestyle premium and Thorne's clinical authority.

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Positioning Statement

For health-conscious adults who are tired of supplement industry noise, Boring Health delivers clinical-grade formulations in a format that respects your time, intelligence, and wallet.

Key Differentiators
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No proprietary blends. Every ingredient and dosage is disclosed. When a competitor hides behind "proprietary," they're hiding underdosing.

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One product, done right. Balance — a single formulation addressing emotional balance, restful sleep, mental clarity, and steady energy. We don't sell a wall of 40 SKUs. We solve the problems that matter.

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The anti-hype brand. In a market of screaming labels and influencer deals, our quietness is our signal. Confidence doesn't need volume.

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Boring
is bold.
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Chapter 04

Brand Personality
& Voice

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Brand Personality

If Boring Health were a person, they'd be the friend who's a doctor but never brings it up at dinner. Competent without being showy. Helpful without being pushy. The kind of person who sends you one article link instead of a lecture.

Personality Traits
Calm

We never use urgency, scarcity, or fear. Our tone is steady. Our confidence comes from the product, not the pitch.

Direct

We say what the product does. No metaphors, no poetry, no wellness jargon. If it reduces cortisol, we say it reduces cortisol.

Warm

Clinical doesn't mean cold. We're approachable, conversational, and human. We care about the person, not just the customer.

Witty

Dry, understated, smart — never trying too hard to be funny. We have a sense of humor about ourselves.

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Brand Archetype

Every brand unconsciously embodies an archetype. Knowing ours gives every designer, writer, and strategist a shared mental model for decision-making.

Primary Archetype
The Sage

The Sage seeks truth through knowledge and analysis. They believe the path to a better world is through understanding, not persuasion. Their power is expertise, their gift is wisdom, and their fear is being misled or misleading others.

Manifests as

Evidence-first communication. Full dose transparency. Citing studies, not testimonials. Letting the data speak. Trusting the customer's intelligence.

Secondary Archetype
The Caregiver

The Caregiver nurtures through competence, not emotion. They don't smother — they equip. Their strength is consistency, their gift is dependability, and their fear is helplessness or selfishness.

Manifests as

Warm but not saccharine tone. Customer service that educates. Packaging that informs. A subscription model that's easy to cancel. Care through respect.

We are never

The Magician — we don't promise transformation. The Hero — we don't position the customer as broken. The Jester — we don't use humor to deflect from substance.

The test

Before any piece of content goes live, ask: "Would a wise, caring doctor say this?" If yes, ship it. If it sounds like a marketer, a guru, or a comedian — rewrite it.

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Voice Guidelines
We say

"Balance contains 50mg of Apigenin and 500mg of Lion's Mane — both at clinically studied doses."

We don't say

"Unlock your inner peace with our revolutionary zen formula!"

We say

"A supplement that works. That's it. That's the ad."

We don't say

"Transform your wellness journey and become the best version of yourself!"

We say

"You probably don't need this. But if you do, it works."

We don't say

"Don't miss out! Limited time offer! Your health can't wait!"

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Tone Spectrum

Our voice is constant. Our tone shifts depending on context.

Formal Casual

"We tested this for two years. Here's what the studies show."

Serious Playful

"Your brain deserves better than a gas-station energy shot."

Technical Accessible

"500mg of Lion's Mane — the dose that actually shows up in studies."

Reserved Enthusiastic

"It works. You'll notice. We don't need to convince you."

The dot represents our default. Each example shows how that position manifests in actual copy. Context may shift the tone slightly, but we never reach either extreme.

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Chapter 05

Visual
Identity

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Logo System

The Boring Health identity uses a capsule mark alongside the wordmark. The wordmark IS the logo — set in a bold retro-serif that matches the product packaging. Three lockups serve different contexts.

Mark
Horizontal Lockup
Boring Health
No drama. Just results.
Stacked Lockup
Boring Health
No drama. Just results.
Clear Space
Boring Health
x
x
x
x

Minimum clear space (x) equals the height of the capsule mark. No other elements may intrude into this zone. Minimum logo width: 80px on screen, 20mm in print.

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Logo on Backgrounds
Boring Health
On light
Boring Health
On dark
Boring Health
On brand
Responsive Sizing
120px
App icon
64px
Tab icon
40px
Favicon

At small sizes, dividing line detail is removed. Below 40px, only the capsule silhouette is used.


Logo Misuse
Don't

Stretch, skew, rotate, or separate the capsule mark from the wordmark in the lockup.

Don't

Add drop shadows, gradients, outlines, or change the capsule color independently.

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Boring Health No drama. Just results.
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Chapter 06

Color
System

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Primary Palette
Olive
#4F5F3A
RGB 79, 95, 58
Pantone 5753 C
Warm Cream
#EDE3D1
RGB 237, 227, 209
Pantone 7527 C
Warm Sand
#C4A882
RGB 196, 168, 130
Pantone 4655 C
Ocean
#2B6B8A
RGB 43, 107, 138
Pantone 7700 C
Supporting Palette
Ink
#2C2C2C
Warm Ivory
#F5F1EA
Mist
#D0DEE4
White
#FFFFFF
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Color Usage

Color is used with restraint. The dominant experience of the brand is white space and typography. Color enters as an accent, a signal, or a moment of warmth — never as decoration.

Ratios by Context
Context Primary Secondary Accent CTA
Website15%10%5%3%
Packaging30%20%8%2%
Social media20%15%8%5%
Email10%5%3%5%

The remaining percentage is always white or ivory. White space is the dominant brand element.

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Contrast & Accessibility

Every color combination used in Boring Health materials must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards (4.5:1 for body text, 3:1 for large text). The palette was designed with these constraints as inputs, not afterthoughts.

Contrast Ratios (calculated)
Combination Ratio AA Body AA Large Usage
Olive on White 5.74:1 ✓ Pass ✓ Pass Primary text, headings
Olive on Warm Cream 4.52:1 ✓ Pass ✓ Pass Packaging, labels
Ink on White 14.5:1 ✓ AAA ✓ AAA Body text (primary)
Ink on Warm Cream 11.4:1 ✓ AAA ✓ AAA Body text on backgrounds
Ocean on White 5.88:1 ✓ Pass ✓ Pass CTAs, links, highlights
Ocean on Warm Cream 4.63:1 ✓ Pass ✓ Pass Links on cream backgrounds
White on Olive 5.74:1 ✓ Pass ✓ Pass Buttons, reversed text
White on Ocean 5.88:1 ✓ Pass ✓ Pass CTA buttons, badges
Warm Sand on White 2.46:1 ✗ Fail ✗ Fail Decorative only, never text
Mist on White 1.36:1 ✗ Fail ✗ Fail Background fills only
The Ocean Rule

Ocean (#2B6B8A) is the only color in the palette that creates true visual tension. Use it for: CTA buttons, link text, notification badges, data highlights, and pull-quote accents. Never for body text or large backgrounds. It exists to make things happen.

Warm Sand & Mist are Decorative

Warm Sand (#C4A882) and Mist (#D0DEE4) fail body-text contrast. Use them exclusively for: borders, background fills, dividers, tag backgrounds, and secondary icons. When in doubt, pair with Ink text, never Olive.

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Confidence
doesn't need
volume.

Brand Pattern
Two density scales for different applications
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Chapter 07

Typography

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Display Serif — Print & Branding
Instrument Serif
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz — 0123456789
Use for: packaging, brand book, presentations, email headers, social media.

Display Serif — Web & Digital
DM Serif Display
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz — 0123456789
Use for: website hero text, landing pages, app headlines. Optimized for screen rendering.

Body Sans — Inter
Regular 400
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
Semibold 600
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
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Type Scale
Display — 72px
Headlines
H1 — 48px
Chapter Titles
H2 — 13px / Uppercase / Tracked
Section Headers
H3 — 18px / Semibold
Subsection Titles
Body — 14px
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Every element has been specified with precision.
Caption — 11px
Supporting text, annotations, and secondary information.
Mono — 12px / JetBrains Mono
#4F5F3A — RGB(45, 95, 74) — font-size: 14px
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Letter-Spacing System

The spacing contrast between serif and sans-serif is intentional. Serifs run tight to feel editorial and grounded. Sans-serif labels run tracked to create hierarchy and signal "utility." This contrast is the typographic engine of the brand.

Role Typeface Tracking Rationale
Display (72px+) Instrument Serif -0.03em Tight. Headlines feel weighted, grounded, authoritative.
H1 (48px) Instrument Serif -0.025em Slightly less tight. Readability increases at smaller display sizes.
Pull Quotes Instrument Serif -0.01em Natural. Quotes need to breathe — conversational, not compressed.
H2 / Labels Inter +0.10 to +0.12em Wide tracked. ALL-CAPS labels signal "system" and "utility."
Body (14px) Inter +0.005em Nearly default. Optimized for long-form reading comfort.
Caption (11px) Inter +0.04em Slightly open. Improves legibility at small sizes.
Mono (code) JetBrains Mono +0.02em Standard. Technical data, hex values, specs.
Rule

Serifs compress. Sans-serifs expand. This contrast creates the push-pull tension that makes Boring Health's typography feel intentional, not accidental.

Never

Track a serif display headline at +0.1em. It looks fractured. And never compress an uppercase sans-serif label — it becomes unreadable.

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Instru—
ment
Serif
Display Typeface — Print & Branding
Refined, editorial,
contemporary.
Web Alternative
DM Serif Display —
screen-optimized companion.
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Chapter 08

Photography
& Imagery

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Photography Direction

Photography for Boring Health should feel found, not staged. Natural light. Muted warmth. Textures and materials over faces and poses. The imagery communicates quality through restraint, not glamour.

Product photography direction
Botanical arrangement
Do

Natural light, desaturated warmth, real textures, quiet moments, negative space

Don't

Flash photography, neon colors, stock photo smiles, busy backgrounds, heavy filters

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Pattern
Product
Aa
Instrument Serif
Typography
Ingredients
Business Card

Minimal, two-sided design. Dark front with logo and tagline. Light back with contact details and watermark leaf.

Boring Health
Wellness that earns its place
Fabi
Brand Director
sarah@boringhealth.com
+1 (555) 234-5678
boringhealth.com
Dimensions

Standard US business card: 3.5 × 2 inches (89 × 51mm). Printed on 350gsm uncoated cotton stock.

Finish

Matte uncoated. No gloss, no UV spot, no foil. The paper texture is the tactile element.

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Brand Touchpoints

Every physical interaction reinforces the brand. Restraint, quality materials, and the capsule mark as a quiet signature.

Boring Health
boringhealth.com
Shopping Bag

Kraft-toned stock. Rope handles in amber. Capsule mark ghosted, not printed solid.

Thank you.
You chose substance over noise. We don't take that lightly. Enjoy your Boring Health.
The Boring Health Team
Thank You Card

Included in every shipment. A5 format, same uncoated cotton stock as the business card.

Unboxing Principle

No tissue paper, no stickers, no branded tape. The product sits in a kraft box with the thank-you card. Less packaging = more trust.

Material Consistency

Every paper touchpoint uses the same 350gsm uncoated cotton stock. Texture consistency builds subconscious brand recognition.

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Chapter 09

Applications

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Packaging — Product Labels

White bottles, single-color accent, clean typography. The label is the brand.

Boring Health
Balance
Stress · Focus · Reset
L-Theanine 200mg
GABA 100mg
Magnesium Glycinate 200mg
60 Capsules
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 capsules
Servings: 30

L-Theanine...200mg
GABA...100mg
Mag. Glycinate...200mg
Vitamin B6...10mg

Other: Cellulose,
rice flour
Boring Health
Balance
Focus · Clarity · Drive
Natural Caffeine 100mg
L-Theanine 150mg
B-Complex
60 Capsules
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 capsules
Servings: 30

Nat. Caffeine...100mg
L-Theanine...150mg
Vitamin B1...25mg
Vitamin B6...10mg
Vitamin B12...100mcg

Other: Cellulose,
rice flour

350gsm uncoated stock. Label is applied as a full wrap. Single accent color distinguishes each product line.

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Social Media

Instagram-first content strategy. Four pillars, two visual formats.

boringhealth
L-Theanine
Ingredient deep-dive
boringhealth 200mg per capsule. Clinical dose. No fillers. What your brain actually needs to quiet down.
boringhealth
Your Tuesday
deserves
better.
Swipe up
Content Pillars
Educate
Science, ingredients, myth-busting
40%
Relate
Daily moments, shared experiences
25%
Product
Clean photography, packaging
20%
Community
Testimonials, behind-the-scenes
15%
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Website — Homepage

Minimal, conversion-focused. Typography-led design with brand color used as accent only.

boringhealth.com
Boring Health
ProductsScienceAbout Shop
Wellness that
earns its place.
Clinical-grade supplements. No noise. No miracles. Just what works.
Shop Now
Our Science
Two Products. Two Purposes.
Balance
$38/month
Balance
$38/month

Shopify-based. Mobile-first responsive design. Maximum two products featured above the fold.

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Email — Welcome Template

First email in the onboarding sequence. Warmth, clarity, and one call to action.

Platform

Klaviyo or Mailchimp. Plain HTML email. No heavy imagery — text-first design loads fast.

Frequency

Maximum 2 emails per week. Welcome sequence: 3 emails over 7 days.

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Email — Additional Templates

Three core emails form the backbone of the Boring Health email system. Each follows the same principle: short, honest, one CTA.

Abandoned Cart

Sent 4 hours after cart abandonment. No urgency tactics. One reminder, one link.

Product Education

Day 3 of welcome sequence. Science-forward. Builds trust through transparency.

Tone Rule

Every email ends with an easy unsubscribe. We'd rather lose a subscriber than lose trust.

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Next Steps

This brand book is a starting point, not an endpoint. The following actions bring the Boring Health brand to market.

Wk 1–2
Finalize brand name & register domain

Confirm "Boring Health" or explore alternatives. Secure .com, social handles, trademark search.

Wk 2–3
Design packaging & label artwork

Commission final packaging design. Prepare print-ready files based on the label system defined here.

Wk 3–4
Build Shopify store

Minimal, conversion-focused e-commerce. Two products, one story. Apply brand guidelines to every element.

Wk 4–5
Create content library

Commission product photography. Write first 20 social posts. Build email templates.

Wk 6
Soft launch

Launch with a small audience. Collect feedback. Iterate. Then scale.

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Legal & Compliance

Boring Health operates in the dietary supplement category, which is regulated by the FDA and FTC. All brand communications must comply with these frameworks. This is not optional — it is the foundation of brand trust.

Structure / Function Claims Only

We may describe how a product supports body structure or function ("supports focus," "promotes calm"). We may never claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Every product page and label must carry the FDA disclaimer.

No Comparative Health Claims

We don't say "better than prescription medication" or "replaces your SSRI." We don't reference clinical studies we haven't funded or verified. Every efficacy statement must be substantiated and reviewed by legal counsel.

Testimonial Guardrails

Customer testimonials must reflect typical results and include appropriate disclaimers. We never fabricate reviews. Influencer partnerships must disclose compensation per FTC guidelines (#ad, #sponsored).

Required Disclaimers

All consumer-facing materials must include: "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."

Rule of thumb: If you wouldn't say it to an FDA auditor, don't put it in the ad.

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Brand Metrics

A brand without measurement is decoration. These are the signals that tell us Boring Health is working.

Key Performance Indicators
Metric Target (Year 1) Measurement
Brand recall15% unaided in target demoQuarterly survey
NPS50+Post-purchase survey
Repeat purchase rate40% within 90 daysShopify analytics
Social engagement rate4%+ on InstagramMonthly reporting
Organic search shareTop 20 for "clean supplements"SEMrush / Ahrefs
Email open rate35%+Klaviyo dashboard
Leading Indicators

Social mentions, "Boring Health" brand searches, direct traffic growth, customer reviews mentioning brand values (quiet, honest, simple).

Review Cadence

Monthly: social + email metrics. Quarterly: brand recall + NPS survey. Annually: full brand audit against this guidelines document.

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