If I’m starting an LLC offering fitness and nutritional advise for clients, do I need to have my clients sign a waiver freeing myself from liability or is the LLC enough?
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If I’m starting an LLC offering fitness and nutritional advise for clients, do I need to have my clients sign a waiver freeing myself from liability or is the LLC enough?
Do I need a disclaimer/privacy policy on my website also for liability reasons?
Asked on March 14, 2014 under Business Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You cannot absolutely protect yourself from liability by disclaimers or waivers, though they do help--they can provide protection from damages arising *other than* from your gross negligence (more than ordiniary negligence) or intentional wrongful acts, but will not protect you from gross negligence or intentional acts. You should have both: have disclaimers, etc. on your website, and have people agree to a waiver in signing up for your services. To provide additional protection, make sure you have adequate liability insurance and consider setting up an LLC and carrying on your business under its umbrella (which will help protect personal assets from business debts or judgmentments).
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