How to use this template
- Copy the template below, or download it as a Word or PDF file.
- Delete the sections that don't apply to you. Each one has a note further down saying when you need it.
- Replace every highlighted [bracket] with your own details. Search the finished text for "[" to check you got them all.
- Publish it as its own page, link it from your site footer, and set the date at the bottom.
- If your business carries real legal risk, have a lawyer review it. A template is a starting point, not legal advice.
The full disclaimer template
11 sections. Placeholders are highlighted.
Disclaimer
Template for [Your Company Name]
1. General Information Disclaimer
The information provided on [yourwebsite.com] ("the Website") by [Your Company Name] ("we," "our," or "us") is for general informational purposes only. All information on the Website is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Website.
Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Website or reliance on any information provided on the Website. Your use of the Website and your reliance on any information on the Website is solely at your own risk.
2. Professional Advice Disclaimer
The Website cannot and does not contain [legal / medical / financial / fitness: choose what applies] advice. The information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of [legal / medical / financial / fitness] advice.
The use or reliance of any information contained on the Website is solely at your own risk.
3. Affiliates Disclaimer
The Website may contain links to affiliate websites, and we may receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links. Our affiliates include [list your affiliate partners or networks].
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we disclose that we have a financial relationship with the products and services mentioned on this Website. We only recommend products we genuinely believe will provide value to our readers.
4. Testimonials Disclaimer
The Website may contain testimonials by users of our products and/or services. These testimonials reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of such users. However, the experiences are personal to those particular users and may not necessarily be representative of all users of our products and/or services.
We do not claim, and you should not assume, that all users will have the same experiences. Individual results may vary.
The testimonials on the Website are submitted in various forms and are reviewed by us before posting. They appear on the Website verbatim as given by the users, except for correction of grammar or typing errors. Some testimonials may have been shortened for brevity.
5. External Links Disclaimer
The Website may contain (or you may be sent through the Website) links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties, or links to websites and features in banners or other advertising. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us.
We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the Website or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising.
6. Copyright Notice
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of [Your Company Name] or its content suppliers and is protected by domestic and international copyright laws.
The compilation of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of [Your Company Name] and is protected by domestic and international copyright laws.
No part of this Website may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of [Your Company Name].
7. Fair Use Disclaimer
This Website may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We believe this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the United States Copyright Law.
If you wish to use copyrighted material from this Website for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.
8. "As Is" Disclaimer
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
[YOUR COMPANY NAME] DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBSITE, INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
9. Earnings and Income Disclaimer
[If applicable: include this section if your website contains income claims, business opportunities, affiliate marketing, or financial information.]
Any earnings or income statements, or earnings or income examples, are only estimates of what we think you could earn. There is no assurance you will do as well as stated in any examples. If you rely upon any figures provided, you must accept the risk of not doing as well as the information provided.
Where specific income figures are used, and attributed to an individual or business, those persons or businesses have earned that amount. There is no assurance you will do as well. If you rely upon the figures provided, you must accept the risk of not doing as well.
Any and all claims or representations, as to income earnings on the Website, are not to be considered as average earnings. Testimonials are not representative of the results you may achieve. Income examples are not intended as a representation of what you will or can earn.
There can be no assurance that any prior successes, or past results, as to income earnings, can be used as an indication of your future success or results.
- [Your Company Name] is not responsible for your actions or results in any way
- Monetary and income results are based on many factors, and we have no way of knowing how well you will do, as we do not know you, your background, your work ethic, or your business skills or practices
- All products and services provided by [Your Company Name] are for educational and informational purposes only
- Nothing on this Website is a promise or guarantee of future earnings or results
- Any financial numbers referenced here, or on any of our sites, are simply estimates or projections, and should not be considered exact, actual, or as a promise of potential earnings
Use caution and always consult your accountant, lawyer, or professional advisor before acting on this or any information related to a lifestyle change, your business, or your finances.
10. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
[Your Company Name] may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to assist in the creation, curation, or enhancement of certain content published on this Website. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Articles, blog posts, or informational content that may be drafted or augmented using AI writing tools
- Images, graphics, or visual content that may be generated or enhanced by AI image generation tools
- Product descriptions, summaries, or recommendations that may be generated by AI systems
- Translations or localized content produced using AI-powered translation services
- Chatbot or virtual assistant responses powered by AI language models
While we strive for accuracy and quality in all content, including AI-assisted content, we acknowledge that:
- AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, errors, or outdated information
- AI-generated content should not be considered professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise)
- AI systems may reflect biases present in their training data, despite our efforts to review and mitigate such biases
- AI-generated content is subject to our editorial review process, but we cannot guarantee that all errors will be identified
We are committed to transparency about the use of AI in our content creation process. Content that is substantially generated by AI will be [labeled as such / subject to human editorial review before publication]. If you identify any inaccuracies or concerns with content on our Website, please contact us at [legal@yourcompany.com].
[Your Company Name] retains full editorial responsibility for all content published on this Website, regardless of whether AI tools were used in its creation.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us:
[Your Company Name]
Email: [legal@yourcompany.com]
Address: [Your Company Address]
Last Updated: [Date]
What each section does
- 1. General Information Disclaimer
- The basic no responsibility disclaimer. It says your content is general information and that readers rely on it at their own risk. Most sites keep this one. If guest writers post on your site, add a views expressed line saying their opinions are their own.
- 2. Professional Advice Disclaimer
- Keep it if you write about health, money, law or fitness. Pick the fields that apply and delete the others.
- 3. Affiliates Disclaimer
- Needed if you earn commission from links. The FTC also expects a short disclosure right next to the link or recommendation, so use this clause as the full explanation, not the only one.
- 4. Testimonials Disclaimer
- Keep it if you publish reviews or customer stories. Under the FTC Endorsement Guides, a line saying results vary does not fix a testimonial that shows untypical results, so only feature results people can generally expect, or say clearly what those are.
- 5. External Links Disclaimer
- Says you do not control the sites you link to. Keep it if you link out often.
- 6. Copyright Notice
- Claims ownership of your original content. Leave out anything you do not own, such as licensed stock photos.
- 7. Fair Use Disclaimer
- Only for sites that quote or reuse other people's material for commentary, criticism, news or teaching. The notice does not make a use fair. That depends on the facts of each use under section 107 of the US Copyright Act.
- 8. "As Is" Disclaimer
- The warranty disclaimer. It is in capitals because some US laws expect warranty disclaimers to be conspicuous. Consumer laws in the UK, EU and Australia limit what you can exclude, so it cannot remove rights those laws give consumers.
- 9. Earnings and Income Disclaimer
- Only for sites that make income or results claims. A disclaimer does not cure a misleading earnings claim, so any figure you show must be typical and backed up.
- 10. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
- Keep it if you publish content written or edited with AI tools, and say how a person reviews it.
- 11. Contact Us
- Give a real email address so readers can report errors or rights concerns.
Template or generator?
This template is enough when
- You run a blog, portfolio or small content site
- Your site touches one or two of the clause topics and nothing high risk
- You want a starting draft to review with your own lawyer
Use the disclaimer generator when
- You publish health, money or legal information and need clauses written for that field
- You run affiliate links, sponsored posts or income claims across many pages
- You also need a privacy policy or terms for the same site
- You want the disclaimer hosted for you and updated when the rules change
Where to put your disclaimer
- On its own Disclaimer page, linked from the footer of every page.
- As a short notice right next to the thing it covers: an affiliate link, a testimonial, a health or money claim.
- Inside your terms and conditions, if you have them, so the warranty disclaimer is part of what users agree to.
- In video descriptions, podcast notes and emails when the same content appears there.
Laws and guidance behind this template
These are the primary sources the notes on this page rely on. Rules differ by country and change over time, so check the ones that apply to you.
Disclaimer template FAQ
Is this disclaimer template really free?
Yes. Copy it or download the PDF or Word file and use it for your own website or app. You do not need an account or an email address.
Do I need a disclaimer on my website?
No general law says every website must have one. Specific disclosures are required in specific cases. For example, the FTC expects affiliate and sponsored relationships to be disclosed. A disclaimer is also how you set expectations about information readers might rely on.
What is a no responsibility disclaimer?
A short clause saying your content is general information, may contain errors, and is used at the reader's own risk. Section 1 of this template is a no responsibility disclaimer.
What should a basic disclaimer include?
At minimum: that the content is general information, that you do not guarantee it is accurate or complete, that readers rely on it at their own risk, and how to contact you. Sections 1, 5 and 11 of this template cover that. Add the other clauses only when they apply.
Is a website disclaimer the same as a legal disclaimer?
Yes. Legal disclaimer is the general name for a notice that limits your responsibility, and a website disclaimer is the version written for a site. This template puts the common ones in one place: no responsibility, professional advice for medical, legal or financial content, affiliate, and warranty disclaimers.
Does a disclaimer protect me from lawsuits?
It helps, but it does not make you immune. Courts and regulators look at what you actually said and did. A disclaimer cannot cancel a misleading claim, and consumer laws in many countries limit how far you can exclude liability.
Can I use the same disclaimer for my blog and YouTube channel?
Yes, adapted. Put a short version in each video description and link to the full disclaimer page. Say affiliate or sponsorship relationships in the video itself too, where viewers will notice.
How often should I update my disclaimer?
Whenever your site changes in a way it covers: a new affiliate program, a new topic such as health or finance, or new AI tools. Change the date at the bottom when you do.
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