Key Elements of this Disclaimer:
- General Information: Clearly indicates that the information is intended solely for informational purposes.
- No Professional Advice: Makes clear that no professional advice is provided by the blog.
- External Links: Your blog’s links to external websites are not under your control.
- Views and Opinions: Makes it clear that the author(s) are the ones who have expressed the opinions.
- Limitation of Liability: Restricts your legal accountability for any damages that users may sustain.
- Affiliate Disclaimer (Optional): You are required to notify your audience if you use affiliate links.
- Errors and Omissions: Recognizes the possibility of mistakes.
- Contact Details: Gives users a way to ask questions.
Important Considerations:
Accuracy: To preserve credibility, always try to give accurate information even when you have a disclaimer.
Placement: Usually found in the footer, make sure this Disclaimer page is simple to find from every page of your website.
Legal Review (Suggested): Although this is a standard template, it’s always a good idea to have a lawyer look over your disclaimer to make sure it protects you appropriately given your particular content and jurisdiction.
You can help control expectations and minimize any legal problems that might arise from the information on your blog by having a thorough and unambiguous Disclaimer.