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Option Zero
CaPASSCite

Free and anonymous mobile application to help control alcohol consumption. Harm reduction approach, recommended by the HAS. 100,000+ users.

MVP & long-term partnership - Since January 2021

100,000+

users

5+ years

of continuous development

HAS

recommended

Free

& anonymous

GDPR

data hosted in France

Why this project matters

Reducing alcohol-related risks, without judgment

Alcohol is the second leading cause of preventable death in France. Option Zero offers a harm reduction approach - without stigmatization, without obligation of abstinence. A free, anonymous application accessible to all, supported by the NGO CaPASSCite.

Harm reduction

Approach validated by the French National Authority for Health. No abstinence requirement, but a supportive accompaniment to control consumption at one's own pace.

Oz Ensemble legacy

Built on the Oz Ensemble open source base from the Ministry of Health. Option Zero enriches and sustains this legacy with the support of the NGO CaPASSCite.

Selego has supported Option Zero for 5+ years - from MVP to the 2025 relaunch
4 key features

A caring daily companion

Consumption journal

Daily tracking of alcohol consumption with a simple and non-judgmental system. The user visualizes their habits and becomes aware of their actual consumption.

Progress tracking

Personalized dashboards to track progress over time: goals, streaks, savings made, weekly and monthly statistics.

Community space

Anonymous exchange forum between users to share experiences, find support and motivate each other in the process.

Resources & exercises

Educational content validated by healthcare professionals: articles, practical exercises, craving management techniques, harm reduction approach.

Impact & adoption

A public health tool

100,000+ people supported in their alcohol consumption reduction journey.

Adoption & usage

100,000+total users
1,122users/month at peak
370+monthly active users
iOS + Androidnative applications
5+ yearsof continuous iterations

Recognition & framework

Recommended by the French National Authority for Health (HAS)
Based on Oz Ensemble - Ministry of Health
Supported by the NGO CaPASSCite (harm reduction)
Data hosted in France, anonymized, GDPR
2025 relaunch with redesigned UX and enriched features
Development journey

5 years of continuous commitment

From the Oz Ensemble open source code to a standalone application, recommended by health authorities.

01

MVP based on Oz Ensemble

Takeover and improvement of the Oz Ensemble open source code (Ministry of Health) to create Option Zero with CaPASSCite.

02

HAS validation

Development compliant with the recommendations of the French National Authority for Health regarding alcohol harm reduction.

03

Organic growth

Progressive adoption by users and healthcare professionals. 100,000+ users reached without any massive marketing campaign.

04

2025 relaunch

New version of the application with enriched features, redesigned UX and expanded partnerships with healthcare stakeholders.

Recommended by the French National Authority for Health - harm reduction approach
Technical architecture

Stack & Infrastructure

Front-End & Mobile

React Native (iOS & Android)
Free & anonymous application
Accessible & inclusive design
Offline mode
Figma (design system)

Back-End

Node.js
PostgreSQL
REST API
Notification system
Open Source (Oz Ensemble)

Security & Compliance

Hosted in France
GDPR-compliant
Anonymized data
HAS compliance
No advertising tracking

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