What is a disclaimer?

A disclaimer is a statement that aims to limit an entity’s legal liability and/or protect its services, information, and property. Usually, a disclaimer implies a situation that involves some degree of uncertainty, waiver, or risk.

Thus, it should address the aspects of a website that may expose readers to risk, and consequently, open the website’s owner to legal liability. The length and complexity of a disclaimer depend on the needs of your website or blog, but it is typically a paragraph long.

Disclaimer vs terms and conditions

A disclaimer should not be confused with terms and conditions or terms of use. Disclaimers are more specific and address particular types of liability, while terms and conditions are more general and refer to a set of rules between you and your clients or customers.

However, your terms and conditions may also contain certain types of disclaimers.

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by [business name] and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of [business name]. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, [business name] takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.