Legal notice
legal notice (also called an imprint, terms notice, or legal disclosure depending on the country) is a statement on a website or document that identifies the owner/operator and provides legally required information.
Typical elements include:
- Company or individual name
- Registered address
- Contact information (email, phone)
- Company registration/VAT number
- Name of the publisher or responsible person
- Copyright information
- Liability disclaimers
- Hosting provider information (required in some countries)
Here’s a simple example:
Legal Notice
This website is operated by ABC Consulting Ltd.
Registered Office:
123 Market Street
London EC1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: contact@example.com
Phone: +44 20 1234 5678
Company Registration Number: 12345678
VAT Number: GB123456789
Director Responsible for Publication: Jane Smith
All content on this website is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties regarding completeness or accuracy.
© 2026 ABC Consulting Ltd. All rights reserved.
Requirements vary by country:
- In the EU (especially Germany and France), legal notices are often mandatory for websites.
- In the US, businesses more commonly use Terms of Service and Privacy Policies instead.
If you'd like, I can also help you:
- draft a legal notice for your website or business,
- create one for an ecommerce store,
- make one compliant with EU/GDPR rules,
- or explain the difference between a legal notice, privacy policy, and terms of service.