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Pick what your videos involve (other people's clips, affiliate links, sponsors, advice) and get a disclaimer for your channel. Short one-liners for descriptions are below the generator.

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Disclaimer

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Fair use notice

Juniper Lane may contain copyrighted material that its owner has not specifically authorised us to use. We use this material for [commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship or research], and we believe this is a fair use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107). All rights to that material remain with its owners. If you own material shown here and believe its use is not fair use, contact team@juniperlane.example and we will review it promptly.

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on Juniper Lane are affiliate links. If you click one and buy something, Juniper Lane Media LLC may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. [If applicable: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.] We only recommend products we believe are useful, and commissions do not affect our opinions. We also place a short disclosure next to affiliate links where they appear.

Sponsored content and gifted products

Some content on Juniper Lane is sponsored, or features products we received free of charge. We label sponsored posts and gifted products clearly where they appear, for example with "Sponsored" or "Ad", or a spoken mention at the start of a video. Our opinions remain our own.

Not professional advice

Content on the website is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Before making decisions based on anything you read here, consult a professional who can take your circumstances into account.

Views expressed

Opinions on Juniper Lane are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Juniper Lane Media LLC or any organisation the authors work for. Comments are the responsibility of the people who post them.

Contact

Questions about this disclaimer can be sent to team@juniperlane.example. Last updated: October 1, 2026.

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Short lines for video descriptions

Fair use: "This video uses short clips for commentary and criticism, which we believe is fair use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act. All rights belong to their owners."

Affiliate: "Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."

Sponsor: "This video is sponsored by [Brand]." Say it out loud in the video too.

Advice: "This video is for general information only and isn't [financial / medical / legal] advice. Talk to a qualified professional about your situation."

What YouTube and the FTC require

YouTube's paid product placement policy requires creators to tick the "includes paid promotion" box in video settings when a video contains paid product placements, endorsements or sponsorships. YouTube then shows a disclosure label to viewers.

The FTC's "Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers" says that in a video the disclosure should be in the video itself, not only in the description, and that saying it out loud as well as showing it on screen is best. Viewers may never expand the description.

Frequently asked questions

Does a fair use disclaimer protect my YouTube video from copyright strikes?

No. Content ID and copyright strikes are handled by YouTube's own systems, and whether your use is fair depends on the four factors in Section 107, not on the statement. The disclaimer shows good faith; real protection comes from using only what you need, transforming it, and adding your own commentary.

Where should I put the disclaimer on YouTube?

Put the most important one (sponsorship or affiliate) in the video itself and in the first lines of the description, above the "more" cut. Keep a full disclaimer on your website or channel About page and link to it.

Is it really free? Do I need an account?

Yes, and no. Every generator is free with no sign-up, watermark or paywall. Your answers stay in your browser; they are never sent to our server unless you use the optional AI clause writer or policy checker.

Is a generated policy legal advice?

No. PolicyForge produces a starting template from your answers. It cannot know every detail of your business or every law that applies to you. Read the whole document, replace every [bracketed] placeholder, make sure it describes what you actually do, and have a lawyer review it if you handle sensitive data, sell to children, or operate at scale.

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