disclaimers
Fine print statements
Disclaimers are statements that limit responsibility or liability, or that clarify the scope of what's being offered.
Legal disclaimers appear on products, websites, and contracts: The disclaimer said past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
In casual speech, a disclaimer is any qualifying statement made before saying something potentially problematic: Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, but...
Miniature contractual text
- termsConditions of an agreement
- conditionsPrevailing state of affairs
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- caveatWarning or qualification
proviso · stipulation · hold harmless · indemnification · contractual · binding · compliance · jurisdiction
Release from requirement
- immunityProtected from harm
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
- releaseTo let go
indemnity · hold harmless · nonliability · limitation · exculpation · assumption of risk · informed consent · liability release
Deny any association
- repudiateReject as having no authority
- renounceFormally give up
- retractWithdraw something said
- disownReject connection to
disaffirm · reject · disassociate · distance · not affiliated
Failure to exercise care
- damagesCompensation for injury
- indemnityProtection against financial loss
- riskPossibility of harm
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
responsibility · protection · injury · harm · loss · malpractice · fault · exposure
Careful attention to risk
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- noticeBecome aware of
- advisoryNotice recommending action
- hazardSource of potential harm
danger · precaution · notification · disclosure · safety · heed · attention · side effects
fine print
Miniature contractual text
- termsConditions of an agreement
- conditionsPrevailing state of affairs
- disclosureAct of revealing information
caveat · proviso · stipulation · hold harmless · indemnification · contractual · binding · compliance · jurisdiction · boilerplate
exemption
Release from requirement
- immunityProtected from harm
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
release · indemnity · hold harmless · nonliability · limitation · exculpation · assumption of risk · informed consent · liability release
disavow
Deny any association
disown · disaffirm · reject · disassociate · distance · not affiliated
negligence
Failure to exercise care
accountability · responsibility · protection · injury · harm · loss · malpractice · fault · exposure · coverage
caution
Careful attention to risk
hazard · danger · precaution · notification · disclosure · safety · heed · attention · side effects · contraindications
- broadcast advertisingTV commercials, radio spots, commercials, ad spots, spot ads
- ad rulesad disclosure, false advertising, ad ban, deceptive ads, misleading labels
- radio scriptsdialogue, narration, ads, intros, outros
- document contentappendix, appendices, addendum, addenda, supplement
- fine printfine print, small print, terms, conditions, warranty
- product infoname, brand, price, description, features
disclaimersguarantees
Promises ensuring specific outcomes
warranties · assurances · indemnities · pledges · commitments
disclaimerspromises
Sworn statements of intent
certifications · affirmations · endorsements · confirmations · attestations
disclaimersclaims
Statements of truth
assertions · acknowledgments · avowals · admissions · professions
- warranty disclaimerStatement limiting seller responsibility