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.
More information about website disclaimers
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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| Blog terms and conditions | | |
| Classifieds website terms and conditions | | |
| Club website terms and conditions | | |
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| Lead generation website terms and conditions | | |
| Legal website terms and conditions | | |
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| News website terms and conditions | | |
| Online shop terms and conditions | | |
| PAYG services website terms and conditions | | |
| Recruitment website terms and conditions | | |
| Review website terms and conditions | | |
| School website terms and conditions | | |
| Social network terms and conditions | | |
| Subscription website terms and conditions | | |
| Training course website terms and conditions | | |
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.
- 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.
- Subject to this point, you may edit and amend the documents to render them suitable for your purposes.
- You must not sell or re-distribute the free legal documents or derivatives thereof.
- 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.
Comments
New Zealand law document
This document has been designed with English and EU law in mind. You should look for a template drafted under NZ law.
Inventory Clerk
Hi,
I'm going to register as a self-employed Inventory Clerk. Do you have a disclaimer and term and conditions template for this type of business?
Many thanks.
No specific document
Sorry, I don't have anything for this specific purpose.
Ecommerce website
Hi there,
I am setting up a ecommerce website selling third party retail products online. I need disclaimers for food and health, allergy and other disclaimers. Can you help?
Thanks,
Anish
Help
If the business is UK-based, please do get in touch via our contact form.
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