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Disclaimers:
These are good to include in your product whether or not you are a professional.
You don't want to inadvertently misrepresent yourself or your credentials.
LEGALLY SPEAKING, YOU DO NOT WANT TO CREATE A DUTY, OBLIGATION, OR ACTIONABLE RELATIONSHIP.
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These are good to include in your product whether or not you are a professional.
You don't want to inadvertently misrepresent yourself or your credentials.
LEGALLY SPEAKING, YOU DO NOT WANT TO CREATE A DUTY, OBLIGATION, OR ACTIONABLE RELATIONSHIP.
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You don't want to inadvertently enter into a provider/patient relationship, lawyer/client or similar relationship if someone uses your product or takes your advice.
By including a disclaimer with your product or guide, you can specifically limit various liabilities.
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By including a disclaimer with your product or guide, you can specifically limit various liabilities.
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You've likely seen these types of disclaimers that limit liability.
They may say something like, "The characters in this novel are not representations of actual persons."
[This helps to limits liabilities for slander or defamation.]
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They may say something like, "The characters in this novel are not representations of actual persons."
[This helps to limits liabilities for slander or defamation.]
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Disclaimers may also look like:
- "Past performance does not guarantee future results"
- "This guide does not consitute legal advice but is meant to provide general information"
- "The reader expressly assumes the risk of taking action based on anything written herein."
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- "Past performance does not guarantee future results"
- "This guide does not consitute legal advice but is meant to provide general information"
- "The reader expressly assumes the risk of taking action based on anything written herein."
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If you are putting out a dieting or exercise instruction book, a legal guide, a stock guide, or anything where someone could experience harm by relying on your advice, consult a lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction to make sure you are protected as well as possible.
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Note: disclaimers may not fully protect you from all liability.
In sum, take into consideration the need for disclaimers when putting out your manual, guide, book, etc.
[This thread does not constitute legal advice but is intended to provide general information.
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In sum, take into consideration the need for disclaimers when putting out your manual, guide, book, etc.
[This thread does not constitute legal advice but is intended to provide general information.
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