Protect Yourself and Manage Your Web Visitors’ Expectations by Providing a Disclaimer
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You’ve probably seen them on websites before, where they appear to be a lot of legalize and verbiage. They are website disclaimers.
As a business person, they may be vital to your practice for two reasons:
- Including a disclaimer can help you get approved for advocacy or care management insurance.
- If a problem crops up with a client over a misunderstanding later, your website disclaimer statement may have some bearing on how you defend yourself.
Find below a sample disclaimer for you to (important!) review with your lawyer to include on your website. Alternatively it can also be edited to be used on printed material.
This website, [your web address], is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied.
This disclaimer governs your use of [your web address]. By using this website, you accept this statement in full. If you disagree with any part of this disclaimer, do not use the site, or any affiliated websites, properties, or companies.
[your web address] is for informational, and educational purposes ONLY. The information contained here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, resources, and information is for general information purposes only. We do not recommend, endorse or make any representation about the efficacy, appropriateness or suitability of any specific tests, products, procedures, treatments, services, opinions, health care providers, or other resources or information found here. No representation is made and no responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of information presented, and such information is subject to change without notice.
We are not physicians, nor are we accountants, or lawyers.* You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from here with other professional sources, and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician, legal information with your attorney, or financial information with your accountant, financial advisor, or tax professional.
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*If you are a physician or lawyer, you should, of course, edit this statement. Since patient advocacy is not a medical or legal pursuit, we included the statement for those who are non-medical, non-financial, and non-legal providers.