Disclaimer

[paoloh]

Need advice on what needs to be written.

It is for a directory website with forums.

I need it to say whatever is written is down to author and not the site. ( is that even legal? )

Any ideas or advice?

[StevieBee]

You, as publisher, take responsibility for whatever you publish regardless of the author. If something that is published on your site leads to a law suit, it is you that would get sued, not the author. You would not be able to sue the author as it was you that made the article accessible.

All you can do is monitor and moderate contributions and ensure that those that make contributions abide by the rules.

You can state that the views on the forum are those of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect those of yourself or your company but this would be a statement of fact and not a legal protection.

[paoloh]

What about the content on "their" page?

[StevieBee]

paoloh said:

What about the content on "their" page?

As in a "My Space" type scenario? You are still facilitating the means to publish so retain liability although this approach is likely to yield a tad more distance between you and the poster.

[paoloh]

StevieBee said:

paoloh said:

What about the content on "their" page?

As in a "My Space" type scenario? You are still facilitating the means to publish so retain liability although this approach is likely to yield a tad more distance between you and the poster.

The site is a directory, so people can advertise themselves.