German NOUN B2 Rank 18138

der Disclaimer

disclaimer

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Meanings

der Disclaimer

disclaimer

A disclaimer of liability or legal statement with which a person or organization limits their responsibility for certain content, advice, or possible consequences. Such notices are often found on websites, in emails, or with products.

EXAMPLE

Am Ende der E-Mail stand ein langer Disclaimer, der darauf hinwies, dass die enthaltenen Informationen vertraulich sind.

At the end of the email there was a long disclaimer stating that the information it contained was confidential.

Usage tips

Anglicism

'Disclaimer' is a direct loanword from English (an Anglicism). It is used in German with the same meaning as in English and is usually pronounced in the English way as well.

EXAMPLE

Viele Firmen nutzen einen Standard-Disclaimer für ihre E-Mail-Kommunikation.

Many companies use a standard disclaimer for their email communication.

Typical location

A disclaimer is typically found in certain places: at the end of an email, in the legal notice or footer of a website, as well as in contracts or on product packaging.

EXAMPLE

Bitte lesen Sie den Disclaimer am Ende dieser Seite sorgfältig durch.

Please read the disclaimer at the bottom of this page carefully.

Sentence structure and use

A 'Disclaimer' is often introduced with a subordinate clause beginning with 'dass' (that) to explain the content of the disclaimer. A typical formulation is: 'Der Disclaimer besagt, dass ...' (The disclaimer states that ...)

EXAMPLE

Der Disclaimer besagt, dass der Autor keine Haftung für die Richtigkeit der Informationen übernimmt.

The disclaimer states that the author assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information.

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