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Disclaimer help

by iwantmore
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hello all,

i am working on an update for my plugin (Quick Site Setup) for wordpress.

i wont go on about the plugin too much, if you want more info ljust go to the wso in my sig.

anyway the plugin is there to reduce the amount of tasks you need to do to setup a site (and maintain it) right now it can build "contact/privacy policy/terms and cons/sitemap" pages.

many users have requested a disclaimer added to this list of pages it can build, which is understandable and i cant see why i didnt think of this before.

anyway, i would like your advise on disclaimers.

terms and cons and privacy templates are plentyfull on the web and information about them is also.

but i cannot find anything that helps me look through what is required?, are there different types?, are there any pre requisites? etc???

right now i have found one from a uk .gov site that goes like this:

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by [business name] and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of [business name]. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, [business name] takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
would this be suitable for all types of internet marketing? will it work internationally?
#disclaimer
  • Profile picture of the author sherrieb
    You may consider multiple generic disclaimers that can be chosen at install. Searching for type specific disclaimers may give you better search results. Often a disclaimer can be found at the bottom of the page.

    The type of disclaimer needed depends on the type of website and products offered. The above disclaimer may work fine for some things, but not all. It wouldn't work for a physical health product for example. Then there are affiliate disclaimers, separating the affiliate from the product owner, whether the product is tangible or intangible.

    The more generic and the broader the language is probably the best.

    You may also want a disclaimer for your disclaimers, lol. Since there really is not one size that fits all, you may want to point that out so your customers can make their own tweaks to their disclaimer.

    Additionally, it never hurts to run whatever you come up with by real legal counsel.
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    • Profile picture of the author iwantmore
      Originally Posted by nl4u View Post

      You may consider multiple generic disclaimers that can be chosen at install. Searching for type specific disclaimers may give you better search results. Often a disclaimer can be found at the bottom of the page.

      The type of disclaimer needed depends on the type of website and products offered. The above disclaimer may work fine for some things, but not all. It wouldn't work for a physical health product for example. Then there are affiliate disclaimers, separating the affiliate from the product owner, whether the product is tangible or intangible.

      The more generic and the broader the language is probably the best.

      You may also want a disclaimer for your disclaimers, lol. Since there really is not one size that fits all, you may want to point that out so your customers can make their own tweaks to their disclaimer.

      Additionally, it never hurts to run whatever you come up with by real legal counsel.
      thanks for the advice, i was thinking the same about having multiple versions, and never thought about adding a disclaimer to the plugin, i probably should.

      do you have any disclaimer generators that you use?
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  • Profile picture of the author sherrieb
    Hadn't seen a need for a disclaimer generator to date. Doesn't mean I won't at some point.

    All the best on your project.
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