Health discalaimer not to be accountable.

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by TheDutchMan, Jan 12, 2009.

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    I have a couple of affiliate sites that redirect to health products sites. And I had my writer write an report for this site to give away for subscribing to my mailing list. It's a kind of general report with some tips in it.

    Although the reports look really nice and are very well researched I was wondering where I can get a good US disclaimer. I'm not from the US and this site is mainly targeted for the US.

    The reports look good but I don't want to be accountable. Do you guys have any tips on how to go about this??
     
    TheDutchMan, Jan 12, 2009 IP
  2. THFS

    THFS Peon

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    You would probably want to talk to a lawyer, or someone of that standing.
     
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    I recently wrote something similar, and made sure to pepper the entire text with "consult a physician before..." whatever call to action was needed. This isn't iron-clad absolution, but it certainly helps out for health-related copy.
     
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    This sounds good, I can work with this. thanks!!
     
    TheDutchMan, Jan 13, 2009 IP
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    I just found this online, it seems good to me. What do you think??

    "All material on this website is provided for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information; instead, readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being.

    The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be accurate, based on the best judgement available to the authors, and readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. In addition, the information and opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of every contributor to The Healthier Life. The Healthier Life acknowledges occasional differences in opinion and welcomes the exchange of different viewpoints. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions."
     
    TheDutchMan, Jan 13, 2009 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    You can't legally take a disclaimer from another website. You are dealing with medical information which could potentially have huge liability. If you want to give yourself the best protection, pay a local attorney to write a disclaimer for you. No disclaimer is going to prevent you from being sued. If you have no assets, no hopes for future assets, then you could probably write something yourself. Another option might be to set up a legal entity that will give you legal protection. In the US, it would be an LLC or corporation - but I don't know about liability laws in the Netherlands.
     
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    For now I'm keeping this one up but I'll contact a attorney tomorrow.

    Thanks everyone, rep given;)
     
    TheDutchMan, Jan 14, 2009 IP