A disclaimer is a statement in which a person says that they did not know about something or that they are not responsible for something. The disclaimer asserts that the company won't be held responsible for any inaccuracies.

What is meant by a disclaimer?

1a : a denial or disavowal of legal claim : relinquishment of or formal refusal to accept an interest or estate. b : a writing that embodies a legal disclaimer. 2a : denial, disavowal.

When should a disclaimer be used?

A disclaimer is any statement that is used to specify or limit the scope of obligations and rights that are enforceable in a legally recognized relationship (such as host/visitor, manufacturer/consumer, etc.). The disclaimer usually acts to relieve a party of liability in situations involving risk or uncertainty.