Disclaimer page content:
Understand the Request: The user wants a “Disclaimer” page for a website. This implies a legal-ish page that sets expectations and limits liability.
Core Purpose of a Disclaimer:
Limit liability for information accuracy.
State that content is for informational purposes only, not professional advice.
Address external links.
Potentially cover user-generated content, affiliates, copyright, etc.
Emphasize that the website owner is not responsible for how information is used.
Standard Sections of a Disclaimer:
General Information: Content is for informational purposes.
No Professional Advice: Content is not a substitute for professional (legal, medical, financial, etc.) advice.
Accuracy of Information: Efforts are made for accuracy, but no guarantees.
External Links: Not responsible for content on linked sites.
Limitation of Liability: We are not liable for damages arising from use of the site.
Testimonials/Endorsements (Optional but good): If applicable, clarify they are individual experiences.
Affiliate Disclosure (Optional but crucial if applicable): If using affiliate links.
Copyright/Fair Use (Optional, might be separate): Basic statement.
Changes to Disclaimer: We can update it.
Contact Information: How to ask questions about the disclaimer.
Effective Date: When the disclaimer was last updated.
Structure of the HTML Page:
Standard HTML boilerplate (<!DOCTYPE html>, <html>, <head>, <body>).
<title>: “Disclaimer – [Gov]”
<meta> tags: charset, viewport.
Link to CSS (can be a general site CSS or a specific one for legal pages).
<body>:
header: Basic navigation (placeholder).
main: Container for the disclaimer content.
<h1>: “Disclaimer”
section or just <p> and <h2>/<h3> for each part of the disclaimer. Using <h2> for main sections is good for structure.
footer: Basic footer (placeholder).
Drafting Content – Section by Section (Iterative Process):
Introduction:
“Welcome to [Govt Coll Balod].”
“The information provided by [Govt Coll Balod] (‘we,’ ‘us,’ or ‘our’) on [https://govtcollbalod.in/] (the ‘Site’) is for general informational purposes only.”
This immediately sets the tone.
Accuracy:
“All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site.”
Standard legal phrasing.
Not Professional Advice:
“The information on the Site is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional advice (e.g., legal, medical, financial, tax, etc.).”
“Before making any decisions based on such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals.”
Crucial for many sites.
External Links:
“The Site may contain (or you may be sent through the Site) links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties…”
“…Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us.”
“WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OFFERED BY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES LINKED THROUGH THE SITE…”
Strong language here.
Limitation of Liability:
“UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SITE. YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.”
Key liability-limiting clause. Use caps for emphasis as is common in legal docs.
Affiliate Disclaimer (Conditional):
“The Site may contain links to affiliate websites, and we receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links.”
Self-correction: Make this optional, as not all sites use affiliates. Add a note for the user.
Testimonials Disclaimer (Conditional):
“The Site may contain testimonials by users of our products and/or services. These testimonials reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of such users. However, the experiences are personal to those particular users, and may not necessarily be representative of all users…”
Important if testimonials are used.
Fair Use (Optional):
This is more for copyright but can be briefly mentioned or left for a separate Copyright Notice. Decide to keep it brief if included.
“This website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of [your website’s general topics – e.g., environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc.]. We believe this constitutes a ‘fair use’…”
Self-correction: This is quite specific. Maybe a more general statement about respecting copyright and reporting infringements. Or, better, suggest this is often a separate policy. Let’s keep it simpler for a generic disclaimer for now, but note it.
Errors and Omissions:
“While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this site has been obtained from reliable sources, [Govt Coll Balod] is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information.”
Good to include.
Views Expressed:
“Any views or opinions expressed on this Site are personal and belong solely to the Site authors and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the owner may or may not be associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated.”
Useful for blogs or multi-author sites.
Changes to Disclaimer:
“We reserve the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Site at any time without prior notice. We also reserve the right to modify this Disclaimer page at any time.”
Standard.
Consent:
“By using our website, you hereby consent to our disclaimer and agree to its terms.”
Contact Us:
“If you have any questions about this Disclaimer, You can contact Us: By email: [your.email@example.com] or By visiting this page on our website: [Link to Contact Us Page]”
Last Updated:
“This Disclaimer was last updated on [Date].”
Review and Refine:
Read through for clarity, consistency, and completeness.
Ensure placeholders [Govt Coll Balod], [https://govtcollbalod.in/], [your.email -govtcollbalod97@gmail.com], [Link to Contact Us Page], [Date] are clear.
Add a strong introductory note: “This is a template… consult a legal professional.”
Make sure the CSS is very basic and easily adaptable.
Check for any overly complex legal jargon that can be simplified while retaining meaning (though some jargon is necessary).
Final HTML and CSS Assembly: Combine the drafted content into the HTML structure. Write minimal CSS for readability.
This systematic approach ensures all common and important aspects of a disclaimer are considered and included in a structured way.
