Which disclaimer does your site need?

Most sites need two or three of these. Start at the top and work down.

If your site Add this

Publishes articles, guides, or opinions of any kind General website disclaimer

Covers health, fitness, nutrition, or mental health Medical disclaimer

Sells physical products, digital goods, or services Products and services disclaimer

Links to outside sites or hosts user comments No responsibility disclaimer

Sends business email from a company address Email disclaimer

Disclaimer examples you can copy today

Five disclaimer types, with the full text on this page. Find the one that matches your site, copy it, paste it in your footer. Then read the longer guide if you need variations

Email disclaimer

Goes under your signature. Its practical job is asking a wrong recipient to delete the message and tell you, which is how most misdirected email actually gets caught.

This message and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete it from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication is prohibited. Views expressed are those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of the organization.

59 words. Below your email signature.

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to keep the content accurate and current, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information for any purpose. Any reliance you place on this information is strictly at your own risk.

67 words. Footer or Terms page.

Medical disclaimer

Required in practice for any site touching health, fitness, supplements, or mental health. It has to say three things: this is not medical advice, consult a provider, and you are not liable for what readers do with it.

The information contained on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

68 words. Footer and top of each health article.

Products and services disclaimer

For anyone selling. It separates what you warrant from what you do not, and it limits claims about results a customer might expect.

All products and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, except where such warranties cannot be excluded by law. We do not warrant that any product or service will meet your specific requirements or produce any particular result. Individual outcomes vary and no guarantee of results is made or implied.

62 words. Terms of Service and checkout page.

No responsibility disclaimer

Covers what you did not write: outbound links, embedded content, guest posts, and comments. Also called a third-party or external links disclaimer.

This website may contain links to external sites and content that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site or material. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. In no event shall we be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of any third-party content.

65 words. Footer or Terms page.

Website disclaimer

The baseline. It tells readers your content is general information and that you are not promising it fits their situation. If you only add one disclaimer, add this one.