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Website disclaimer

This website disclaimer is a legal notice covering some of the key legal issues that arise out of the operation of a website.

The disclaimer incorporates a licence setting out the basis upon which a website may be used and a set of limitations of liability. It also helps website operators to comply with information disclosure laws. The disclaimer is a shorter version of our website terms and conditions template.

NB If you are looking for a disclaimer for an online shop or web store, we suggest that you consider our online shop pack.

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*Head over to website-contracts.co.uk, where you can get a professional version of this disclaimer, identical in every respect to this document, except that it omits the SEQ Legal credit text.

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Our disclaimer document is intended for use in relation to the simplest kinds of website that need to comply with English law: information-only websites lacking any significant interactive features (other than hyperLinks and HTML forms). This disclaimer has been used on hundreds of thousands of websites.

The disclaimer has three main functions.  First, it specifies the basis upon which the website may be used.  In order to use a website, it must be copied, and so this takes the form of a copyright licence.  Second, it attempts to limit and exclude (disclaimer) various types of liability that may arise from the use of the website.  Third, it prompts the publication of certain information that must, under English law, be published on a website.

The document is a shorter version of the basic website terms and conditions document available on this website.  The main differences is that this document omits the provisions relating specifically to interactive website features.

The disclaimer document is divided into the following sections:

  • a licence of the copyright in the website (and restrictions on what may be done with the material on the website);
  • a disclaimer of liability (which gives the document its name);
  • a variation clause;
  • an entire agreement clause;
  • a clause specifying the applicable law and the jurisdiction in which disputes will be decided; and
  • a provision specifying some of the information which needs to be disclosed under the Ecommerce Regulations.

Alternative website legal documents

This template covers the basics, but many websites need more specialist legal documentation. We supply a wide range of specialist terms and conditions through website-contracts.co.uk and Docular. The former supplies the templates as static MS Word documents; the latter allows you to edit the documents online, automating some of the more tedious parts of the editing process.

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Summary of free document licensing terms

By downloading a free legal document available on this website, you accept and agree to our terms and conditions. The main terms of the licence in the terms and conditions are as follows.

  1. Unless you have paid for the right to use the relevant document without the included credit (attribution) text, you must retain the credit in the free legal document.
  2. Subject to this point, you may edit and amend the documents to render them suitable for your purposes.
  3. You must not sell or re-distribute the free legal documents or derivatives thereof.
  4. We give no warranties or representations concerning the free legal documents, and accept no liability in relation to the use of the free legal documents.

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Submitted by Ali Nasamu (not verified) on Sun, 25/09/2016 - 23:59

I want a disclaimer for an ecommerce B2B website

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Mon, 26/09/2016 - 05:42

https://www.website-contracts.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-of-sale-via-web...

Submitted by Cathy Sheldon (not verified) on Sat, 29/10/2016 - 10:53

Hi,

Do you have a document for no liability for a community support group for loss, theft, accident, death and maybe somthing for no liability regarding information given.

I help with a community support group called Fastminds for Adults with ADHD and other related conditions and need a no liability document and have no idea where to start. Our group is run from members' small donations as most are on benefits and low wage. 

Regards

Cathy Sheldon, Fastminds

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sun, 30/10/2016 - 21:56

Sorry, I don't have anything suitable for this at present.

Submitted by james (not verified) on Fri, 04/11/2016 - 02:31

Do you have a disclaimer for a news publishing site, one that might post about stocks or general news perhaps even gossip or satire, posting other peoples content?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Fri, 04/11/2016 - 09:25

https://docular.net/documents/template/37/news-website-terms-and-conditions

https://docular.net/documents/template/35/financial-website-terms-and-co...

Submitted by oluwadunsin omotoye (not verified) on Sat, 05/11/2016 - 06:09

Hi, do you have a template for a personal product review website?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sun, 06/11/2016 - 14:44

Assuming this is a question about personal (non-commercial) websites containing product reviews, rather than commerical websites containing reviews of "personal products", then the answer is "no" I'm afraid. We don't currently publish any documents for personal websites, in part because compliance with EU VAT rules is a hassle when selling digital products to consumers.

Submitted by Andreas (not verified) on Sun, 06/11/2016 - 00:35

Hi,

Do you have disclaimer for a site offering honest opinions about anything? I imagine the disclaimer would contain something about the opinions given is not advice, but opinions etc.

Thanks in advance.

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sun, 06/11/2016 - 14:41

Sorry - I don't have anything designed to cover opinions in general, beyond those more general provisions contained in the website, medical information and legal information disclaimers.

Submitted by itai (not verified) on Sat, 26/11/2016 - 16:05

Hello

Do you have anything that covers services - in particular artwork that is rendered for likenesses, covering in the event people to think its accurate etc etc, use of images given via social media etc?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sun, 27/11/2016 - 10:01

I'd need a clearer description of the situation to help with this.

Submitted by Gary (not verified) on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 01:15

Hello, I provide a local service here in Oregon. Clients come to my shop and I would like to have a disclaimer stating I have a "no refund policy".

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 08:04

All our documents are English law documents. You should not use this disclaimer or any of our other templates as a basis for a document to be used in Oregan.

Also, we don't have a "no refund policy" document available.

Submitted by Michael (not verified) on Sat, 10/12/2016 - 09:59

Hi!

Thanks for the great resource!

Would you happen to have or know anywhere I could obtain a template for a Website Design & Hosting company?

Thanks!!

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sat, 10/12/2016 - 12:04

Thanks for your comment. For premium templates covering these services, see:

https://www.website-contracts.co.uk/web-design-and-development-agreement...

https://www.website-contracts.co.uk/web-hosting-terms-and-conditions.html

Submitted by YoJo (not verified) on Sun, 09/04/2017 - 21:54
Do you have anything in regards to a fundraiser supplying and hiding Easter eggs for people?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sat, 22/04/2017 - 08:03

I don't have any documents that would help here.

Submitted by Howard Jacobson (not verified) on Fri, 21/04/2017 - 10:37

Our site will allow users to upload their content. We will want to be able to absolve ourselves from any copyright issues, offence etc, by stating that the site is not responsible for users' postings and doesnt neccesarily reflect our views.

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sat, 22/04/2017 - 15:11

Whilst you can put in place documents and procedures that will help you to reduce hte risk of a claim in relation to user content, you can't entirely absolve yourself of responsibility. 

Submitted by Naveed (not verified) on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 15:05

Do you supply disclaimers for sites that are selling products? 

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Wed, 10/05/2017 - 07:32

We do currently have free T&Cs of sale for website (English law, B2C) on Docular, see:

https://docular.net/documents/template/5194/free-terms-and-conditions-of...

Submitted by Norma (not verified) on Fri, 04/08/2017 - 08:53
Do we need a disclaimer if we, as an employer, challenge any employee to eat hot spicy food - a disclaimer that we are not liable for any injuries caused resulting from eating the food?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sat, 05/08/2017 - 15:50

You don't "need" a disclaimer in the sense that the law (of England and Wales) would require you to have one.  Indeed, even if you had a disclaimer, it may be unenforceable under the law.

In any case, I suggest you think very carefully before challenging employees to do anything that might lead to injury.  There is the potential for liability here.  For information about the employer's duty of care to employees, see:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/workers/employers.htm

Submitted by Fazio (not verified) on Tue, 29/08/2017 - 17:18

I have been asked to create a "disclaimer" that will be added to all service agreements for vendors servicing our residential properties.  Do you have a template for this type of document?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Wed, 30/08/2017 - 07:46

Are you looking for a disclaimer of liability, or something more comprehensive?

In which country is the business based?

And what specific services are being provided under these agreements?

Submitted by Blessing Emate (not verified) on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 12:03

Hello,

I need a disclaimer leather patch test template.

Can you help with this please?

regards

Blessing 

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 16:23

Sorry, I don't have a relevant template for this.

Submitted by homera (not verified) on Thu, 14/09/2017 - 12:58

Hi. Do you have a disclaimer for an online buying and selling page excluding responsibility for condition of items etc. Many thanks.

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Tue, 26/09/2017 - 08:09

Who is doing the buying and selling here?  What is being bought and sold?

Submitted by Noelle Coleman (not verified) on Tue, 26/09/2017 - 01:49

hi 

I am setting up a patient support website for patients and families undergoing limb reconstruction. I am a registered nurse here in Sydney with 15 yrs experience in this field. My intention for the site is to provide an avenue for patients to link with specialists in their area, provide information and education and advice on general expectations potential complications associated with life undergoing lower limb reconstruction. I do not intend to nurse the patients but guide them back to their specialist where appropriate. I need a disclaimer - can you advise? Kind regards.

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Tue, 26/09/2017 - 08:10

You should ask an Australian lawyer about this.  Our expertise is in English law.

Submitted by Elsa Franca (not verified) on Sun, 17/12/2017 - 10:43

Hello! I am setting up a website with pretty much the same aim as the above Australian Nurse but my topic will be focus on Podiatry (foot health). I am hoping to provide advises online but not making diagnostics and to redirect patients to a clinic near to them. I will have informative content on it as well. Do you have a disclaimer for this purpose? Many thanks, Elsa Franca

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Tue, 19/12/2017 - 09:44
Is this an Australian website?

Submitted by Elsa Franca (not verified) on Wed, 03/01/2018 - 13:59

No, this website of mine is in UK.

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Thu, 04/01/2018 - 12:59

In that case, this may be a good starting point: https://seqlegal.com/free-legal-documents/medical-disclaimer

Submitted by Doug (not verified) on Wed, 24/01/2018 - 12:45

Hi

Is there anyway i can obtain a template for the drafting of a notice of validity, I wish to obtain information from the transport and mainroads minister in Queensland Australia on the validity that human beings of living flesh and blood actully need a licence to travel freely in their privately owned personal convayence on public roads, and does the privately owned conveyance (automobile) require registration and insurance.

From what i understand the governing bodies being the Transport and Mainroads Dept have an Australian Business Number so this makes them a corporation or a business.

So my concern is how can a business like the Queensland Transport and Mainroads Dept or any fictional entity (Government Dept) in Australia force any living human being to contract with them in this fashion, forcing people to register, insure and obtain a licence in order to travel freely in their own privately owned convayence (automobile) on public roads, streets, highways, freeways or motorways that belong to the people and bought, built and payed for by the people.

Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Thu, 25/01/2018 - 08:27
I'm afraid we don't have anything along these lines (or indeed any Australian law documentation).

Submitted by William Hewitt (not verified) on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 16:16

Hello 

I offer an alterations and repairs on alternative clothing and accessories and I’m looking for a disclaimer template / sample that I can use that doesn’t hold me liable in the rare instance that I am unable to fix the item or that once I start fixing the item it discover it is unfixable or in very rare circumstance that the repair causes damage to another part of the garment 

Thank you 

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Thu, 22/03/2018 - 21:07

... currently have a document that will be suitable for this purpose I'm afraid.

Submitted by Jill (not verified) on Tue, 26/06/2018 - 02:08

Hi I am looking for a disclaimer which advises customers the product may differ slightly (different sizes can often look different) than the one shown in the picture which is a generic image for a range of sizes.

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Wed, 27/06/2018 - 09:01

I don't currently have a disclaimer template serving this purpose I'm afraid.

Submitted by Nick (not verified) on Fri, 10/08/2018 - 13:07

Hi. Do you have website terms and conditions for a website that matches tattoo artists to clients? Can we disclaim if the tattoo artist makes an error and we are sued?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Thu, 16/08/2018 - 13:15

Is the site a marketplace or an advertising platform?

Submitted by Mariama Amoah (not verified) on Sat, 08/09/2018 - 10:48

Hi I will be offering a service checking over properties for basic faults. Do you have a disclaimer that protects me if I miss a fault? I'm in the UK

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 06:09

Sorry, I don't have anything for this particular type of service.

Submitted by Michael (not verified) on Thu, 20/09/2018 - 11:50

Hello,

Do you have a disclaimer for websites that show people how to do home repairs, such as electrical work?

Submitted by Alasdair Taylor on Fri, 21/09/2018 - 07:29
I'm afraid I don't have a template disclaimer for this specific type of website.

Submitted by Chandrakala (not verified) on Fri, 26/10/2018 - 05:54

Hi. I want a disclaimer for real estate website.

Submitted by Rhys Rupene (not verified) on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 21:18

Hi I'm starting an inventory company. We will be gathering information and loading this information into a website that will link up with an iOS app and an android app. We require a disclaimer and term and conditions section for these as we don't want to be held liable if the website or apps crash and we lose information.

This need to be legal in New Zealand etc.

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