A statement that the auditor is unable to express an opinion as to the presentation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
A statement denouncing or repudiating a legal claim which can help protect your company from liability. It is usually added to the bottom of every external mail.
Workers' Compensation Commission Form 43 used by an employer or its workers' compensation insurance carrier to deny or contest liability for a claim for workers' compensation benefits.
A statement made to free oneself from responsibility. also called hedge clause.
Disavowal of a legal claim or responsibility in order to preclude liability for a given action, condition or circumstance.
A declaration that the applicant does not claim exclusive rights for part of a trademark.(FR:Avis de non-responsabilité)
(1) The renunciation of a legal claim. (2) The denial of responsibility for a claim or an act. (3) A written document of disclaimer.
A statement signifying who authorized or paid for a button. These are most often found on the curl.
A qualifying statement. For example, a notice that while a statement may be generally true, there are exceptions.
A written denial of responsibility for a person's claim.
A statement regarding the responsibility and liability for website content and certain presenters, contractors, speakeres, etc. Choosing "More..." at the end of this definition will lead you to SBA's Disclaimer Of Endorsement and Liability regarding the material in the upcoming viewing screens.
A formal denial of legal and financial responsibility for monetary losses or other injury incurred as a result of advice given or products or services sold.
Document limiting a marketer's liability in regard to promotional claims.
An unqualified refusal to accept a gift whether made under a will, trust or joint tenancy.
Statement on a publication attempting to limit liability in the event the information is inaccurate.
a statement on a fic that the author does not own the characters, presumably to avoid copyright infringement.
(law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something
denial of any connection with or knowledge of
a complete and unqualified refusal to accept some or all of the rights to which one is entitled
a refusal to accept property ab initio
a statement by a publisher that seeks to limit the publisher's contingent liabilities
a statement denying an endorsement for or from another site or waiving liability for a potentially unauthorized activity
a statement denying an endorsement of or affiliation with another site or company
a statement filed by an owner (in part or in entirety) of a patent or of a patent to be granted (i
a statement filed by an owner (of an undivided part interest or of the entire interest) of a patent or of a patent to be granted (i
a statement indicating that a certain word or portion of a trademark is not protected
a statement indicating that the applicant does not claim exclusive rights for a certain word or words appearing in the trade-mark
a statement that "disassociates" your work from the work that you have borrowed
a statement that is written into a contract explaining that the travel agent or supplier will not be liable for acts or errors of wholesalers and other third parties, such as tour guides and chauffeurs
a statement that the owner of a mark has no exclusive rights to the disclaimed element of a trade mark
a statement waiving liability for a potentially unauthorized activity or denying an endorsement for or from another site
a statement which gives notice to your callers that you do not intend to be held responsible for specific harm which may occur from the use of your BBS
A refusal to accept something, for example a legacy
A statement that a certain word or portion of a trade-mark is not protected.
A statement made to free oneself from responsibility. Discounted loan A loan on which the interest and financing charges are deducted from the face amount when the loan is issued.
Statement rejecting a legal claim.
A refusal by an individual, usually in the form of a written document, to accept some or all of his or her legal rights to property. A disclaimer qualified under the Internal Revenue Code as a non-taxable transfer must be accomplished within 9 months after the date of the transfer.
A refusal or enunciation of a claim or right. A refusal or denial of responsibility for a claim or an act. The written clause or document that sets out the disclaimer.
If an heir does not wish to accept all or part of an inheritance, they may disclaim it. If the disclaimer is made in writing within nine months (or more for minors), it can be made without gift tax consequences.
The refusal to accept property to which a person is otherwise entitled. Such property will then pass to the contingent beneficiary.
A statement used to exclude a business or entity from liability. In cases regarding data, disclaimers are often used to express to the user that not all the data may be reliable and accurate, and that the data provider is not responsible or liable for any misuse of the data or any related actions.
A statement that the applicant does not claim exclusive rights for a portion of the trade-mark.
a statement of disclaimer for the asset
A refusal to accept, for example, a testamentary gift that is made in a prescribed manner and time.
The rejection, refusal, or renunciation of a claim, power or property.
A statement that the auditor is unable to express an opinion as to the presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, as when an auditor does not have enough available evidence to tell whether a financial statement is accurate or not.
A statement denying legal responsibility, frequently found in the form of, "There are no promises, representations, oral understandings or agreements except as contained herein."
A statement of refusal of responsibility of a legal right etc.
a written statement intended to clarify claims made in the body copy of an advertisement.
The statement in an audit report, made by an auditor indicating the inability to express an opinion on the fair- ness of one or more of the financial statements presented.
A statement denying legal responsibility, but does not relieve the maker for fraudulent acts or misrepresentations. A common disclaimer found in brokers information fact sheets is "The information contained herein is deemed reliable but the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed.
A paper you file with the court to say that you won't accept what someone left you in his or her Will. You can do this to save taxes. But, it is complicated. Talk to a lawyer. The gift goes to someone else. If you want to decide who gets the gift, file an Assignment.
The refusal to accept property as a gift or bequest; also called renunciation.
An unqualified refusal to accept a gift or bequest. If a beneficiary makes a valid disclaimer which meets the requirements of both local law and Internal Revenue Code, the assets which have been disclaimed will not be includable in the disclaimant's taxable estate.
The refutation or renunciation of a claim or power vested in a person and formally alleged to be his. In insurance law, a denial by the insurance carrier that the policy of insurance covers the circumstances claimed by the insured.
The renunciation of a beneficial interest by a person, trustee or entity entitled to receive the benefit.
A person inheriting assets can refuse to accept any or all of those assets. Disclaimers can be very useful in certain situations, especially if they have been anticipated and planned for. An effective disclaimer is governed by strict state and federal laws. Among other things, a disclaimer must be in writing and made within nine months of a person's death.
Refusal of a beneficiary to accept property to which the beneficiary is entitled under a will or trust.
Legal refusal, usually written, to accept responsibility for the action of a third party or an action attributed to the individual concerned.
A statement disclaiming responsibility, like see below
information that details acceptable use of data found on the Internet
a written document denying legal responsibility, or a limitation of rights that might otherwise be claimed.
A person may file a written instrument or "disclaimer" with a fiduciary or an appropriate court having jurisdiction, pursuant to which the person refuses to accept a gift or bequest of property. It serves as an effective post-mortem estate planning tool.
An express surrender to the public of an actual or potential patent right. An entire patent can be disclaimed, or any claim or claims in a patent or a terminal portion of the normal term of the patent.
A patentee, whether of the whole or any sectional interest therein, may, on payment of the fee required by law, make disclaimer (give up all or part of the owner's rights to enforce claims) of any complete claim , stating therein the extent of their interest in such patent. Such disclaimers are required to be in writing and recorded in the USPTO, and are considered as part of the original patent to the extent of the interest actually possessed by the disclaimant and by those claiming under him. Any patentee or applicant may disclaim or dedicate to the public the entire term, or any terminal part of the term (from a certain point in time through the projected end of the entire term), of the patent granted or to be granted. There are two types of disclaimers: (1) statutory disclaimer and (2) terminal disclaimer.
The refusal of a beneficiary to accept property willed to him. When a disclaimer is made, the property is generally transferred to the person next in line under the will. A disclaimer is also ...
A clause in a contract or a published document that aims to prevent potential liability claims.
A statement indicating that an individual or corporation accepts no responsibility for any losses that may occur as a result of advice given.
A statement made to free oneself from liability or clarify a claim, opinion, or other information (a hedge clause).
Renunciation of a claim to real estate ownership.
A disclaimer is a statement which states that the person or entity authoring the disclaimer is not responsible for something. Disclaimers also alert the reader to risks involved. This is generally done as a measure of legal protection; if someone hurts him/herself using something where a disclaimer has been given, he/she could be prevented from seeking relief in a legal action.
In patent law, a disclaimer is an amendment consisting in limiting a claim of a patent or patent application by introducing a negative technical feature. It typically consists in excluding from a general feature specific embodiments or areas. During prosecution, such amendments are sometimes made by applicants to their application, with the hope of fulfilling some patentability criteria, such as the novelty criterion.