Are you looking for an email disclaimer? Are you looking for a message disclaimer for another type of message, such as an SMS, a tweet, a Facebook or LinkedIn post, or a blog post? Email is a critical business tool used by everyone, and its importance seems to be growing. But there are various risks associated with email.
- The sender can disclose confidential information, fail to protect personal information, spread malicious code, defame someone, or, by mistake, conclude (or change) a contract.
- Email can be unlawfully intercepted.
- Disputes can arise about when an email is sent or received.
This is where email disclaimers come into play – they manage the risks associated with email. It is for this reason that they are commonly found on most corporate emails. The law also requires various disclosures to be made in an email.
Email disclaimers do still serve a purpose and are worth having.
Some people argue that an email disclaimer won’t help you manage your risks. Our view is that you are only better off with one. It is easy to put one in place, so why not, at least, give your organisation a chance to disclaim liability?
Get an Email Disclaimer or Message Disclaimer
We can draft and provide you with a disclaimer for emails, SMSs or other messages. We can also provide you with a disclaimer that applies to all types of messages. The wording can be either:
- included in the email body, or
- placed on a website and incorporated by reference into the email body.
We draft short, plain-language documents that contain only what they need and nothing more.
How you benefit
- Keep information confidential
- Comply with laws, like POPIA, the Companies Act, and the CPA
- Limit your liability
- Only conclude contracts when you intend to
- Lawfully intercept emails
Who does it apply to?
Organisations that provide email to their employees and consultants.