Disclaimer Generator
Choose what kind of site you run, such as an affiliate blog, a health site or a personal finance site, and get a complete disclaimer page plus short notices to place at the top of posts. Copy it as formatted text, HTML or Markdown. Everything is generated in your browser.
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This template is a starting point, not legal advice. A disclaimer does not replace clear disclosures next to the content they relate to, and it cannot excuse misleading claims.
How to use the Disclaimer Generator
- Enter your website details: name, URL, owner, contact email and date.
- Pick your site type, for example Affiliate or product review site, to tick the sections it usually needs.
- Adjust the sections: add or remove affiliate, medical, financial, legal, fitness, nutrition and other disclaimers.
- Name your affiliate programs if you use affiliate links, and tick Amazon Associates if it applies.
- Copy or download the full disclaimer for its own page, then copy the short notices from the Short notices tab into your posts.
Which disclaimer does your site need?
The right sections depend on what you publish and how you earn money. Use this table as a quick guide; most sites combine two or three of them.
| Site type | Key sections | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate or review site | Affiliate disclosure, sponsored content, reviews and results | The FTC Endorsement Guides require clear disclosure of commissions and free products; Amazon requires its own statement |
| Health or wellness | Medical disclaimer, nutrition, errors and omissions | Makes clear the content is general information, not a diagnosis, and points readers to a doctor or 911 in an emergency |
| Fitness or nutrition | Fitness, nutrition, medical | Readers should check with a physician before a new program, and nutrition facts are estimates |
| Personal finance or investing | Financial disclaimer, affiliate, results not typical | Separates education from personalized advice and states that investing carries risk |
| Legal information | Legal disclaimer, external links | Laws vary by state, and reading a post does not create an attorney-client relationship |
| Tech tutorials | Code and software, external links | Code is provided as is; readers should back up and test first |
| Creator or podcast | Views are my own, sponsored content, affiliate | Paid partnerships must be labeled in the video or episode itself, not only in a link |
Tips for disclosures that actually work
- Put it before the link. An affiliate notice at the bottom of a long post or behind a "Disclosure" link is easy to miss. Place a one-line notice above the first affiliate link.
- Use plain words. "I earn a commission if you buy through these links" is clearer than "affiliate" or a hashtag alone.
- Say it out loud in video and audio. For videos and podcasts, mention a sponsorship in the content itself, not only in the description.
- Do not rely on the disclaimer to fix claims. A disclaimer cannot make a misleading claim, a fake review or a promised cure acceptable.
- Keep it current. Update the page when you join a new affiliate program, start accepting sponsors or change what you write about.
Frequently asked questions
What is a website disclaimer?
A disclaimer is a statement that limits your responsibility for how people use the information on your site and tells them about relationships that could affect your content, such as affiliate commissions or sponsorships. Common examples are 'not medical advice', 'not financial advice' and affiliate disclosures.
Is an affiliate disclosure legally required?
In the US, yes. The FTC's Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255, updated in 2023) say you must clearly disclose any material connection with a brand, including commissions from affiliate links and free products. The disclosure must be clear and conspicuous and placed close to the recommendation, so a disclaimer page alone is not enough; add a short notice at the top of each post or next to the links.
What does Amazon require affiliates to say?
The Amazon Associates Operating Agreement requires participants to state clearly and conspicuously on their site: 'As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.' The generator adds this sentence when you tick the Amazon Associates program.
Does a medical disclaimer protect me if I give health advice?
A disclaimer helps make clear that your content is general information and not a substitute for a doctor, and that reading it does not create a doctor-patient relationship. It does not protect false or dangerous claims. Keep health content accurate, cite reliable sources and avoid promising cures.
Do I need a financial disclaimer for a personal finance blog?
If you write about investing, stocks, cryptocurrency, credit or taxes, a financial disclaimer saying the content is educational and not personalized advice is strongly recommended. If you are not registered as an investment adviser, say so; if you are, describe your registration accurately and follow your regulator's advertising rules.
Where should I put my disclaimer?
Publish the full disclaimer on its own page, for example /disclaimer, and link to it from your site footer. Then place short, specific notices where they matter: an affiliate notice before the first affiliate link, a health notice on health articles and a sponsorship label at the start of sponsored posts or videos.
Is a disclaimer the same as terms and conditions?
No. Terms and conditions are a contract that sets the rules for using your site or service, while a disclaimer is a notice that limits liability for your content and discloses relationships. Many sites publish a privacy policy, terms and conditions and a disclaimer as separate pages.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
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