Important: These samples are educational starting points, not legal advice. Customize every clause for your website, business model, jurisdiction and platform.
Disclaimer examples by type
General website disclaimer example
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. While [Website Name] aims to keep content accurate and current, we make no warranties about completeness, reliability or suitability. You use this website and rely on its content at your own discretion.
Product disclaimer example
Product information is provided for general guidance. Actual results, compatibility and suitability may vary based on use, environment and individual circumstances. Read all instructions and warnings before using the product.
More disclaimer examples by content type
The two samples above cover the most common cases. The wording below shows how the same idea changes when the content carries a specific kind of risk.
Medical disclaimer
“The health information on this site is for general education only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Never delay seeking medical care because of something you read here.”
Affiliate disclaimer
“Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we have used or researched.”
Financial disclaimer
“Nothing on this site is personalized financial advice. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal, and past performance does not guarantee future results.”
Opinion disclaimer
“The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not represent the position of any employer, client or organization.”
Email disclaimer
“This message and any attachments are confidential and intended only for the named recipient. If you received it in error, please notify the sender and delete it.”
How to choose the right disclaimer
A good disclaimer is specific, visible and honest about what the site actually does. Vague, all-purpose wording copied from another site tends to fail on all three counts, so work through the steps below rather than pasting the first sample you find.
- Start with the sample that matches your actual content type.
- Remove clauses that do not apply.
- Add short inline notices near high-risk content, not only in the footer.
- Use the compliance checker to catch missing disclosure elements.
Placement matters as much as wording. Regulators such as the FTC expect disclosures to be “clear and conspicuous” — close to the content they qualify and in plain language — as set out in the FTC Endorsement Guides FAQ. A footer-only disclaimer rarely meets that standard for affiliate or health content.
Disclaimer examples FAQ
Can I copy disclaimer examples directly?
You can use them as starting points, but you should customize placeholders, remove irrelevant clauses and make sure the wording accurately describes your website.
Which sample should a website start with?
Most websites start with a general website disclaimer, then add specific disclosures for affiliate links, medical content, financial commentary, product claims or copyrighted material.