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(a) will be constantly available, or available at all; or

(b) is true, accurate, complete, current or non-misleading.

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5. Interactive features

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Drafting notes for free legal information disclaimer

This legal disclaimer may be suitable for use on websites that include legal information - for example, lawyers' websites or the websites of other legal service providers. Issues covered include the distinction between legal information and advice and the question of when to obtain assistance from a lawyer. As with all disclaimers of liability, the enforceability of the terms of the document may be open to question.

The disclaimer asserts that the legal information published on the website is just that - legal information and not legal advice. It asserts that no warranties or representations are given in relation to the legal information. And it seeks to exclude any liabilities that may arise out of the use or misuse of the information.

The disclaimer may be incorporated into a general legal notice, or used on its own.

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