Disclaimers
Description
Disclaimers let you present important information to learners before they start chatting with an agent.
You can require an explicit User Agreement (blocking modal that must be accepted to proceed) and/or display a non-blocking Advisory (informational notice). Copy is fully editable (Markdown supported), allowing administrators to align the language with institutional policies.
Target Audience
Superadministrator · Administrator
Features
Two Disclaimer Types
- User Agreement – Blocks chat until the learner clicks Accept.
- Advisory – Non-blocking banner/modal (e.g., “AI can make mistakes.”)
Pre-Chat Enforcement
When a User Agreement is enabled, the agent will not allow chatting until it’s accepted.
Markdown Support
Write disclaimers in Markdown for headings, links, and emphasis.
Acceptance Confirmation
After acceptance, a confirmation message appears in the chat.
Any message a learner typed before accepting is queued and then answered automatically once accepted.
Editable at Any Time
Use Edit to update the text; defaults are provided for quick setup.
How to Use (step by step)
Open Disclaimers
- In the agent header, open the dropdown → Settings → Disclaimers
Add Content
- Choose the disclaimer type(s) you want to show:
- User Agreement (blocking)
- Advisory (non-blocking)
- Click Edit and enter your copy (Markdown supported)
Example (User Agreement):
- Title: “Course Agent User Agreement”
- Body (Markdown):
“By continuing, you acknowledge that the agent may make mistakes and that you will verify important information with official course materials or staff.”
Save & Enable
- Click Save to apply changes
- Ensure the User Agreement and/or Advisory toggles are On
Test the Flow
- Start a new chat with the agent
- Verify behavior:
- With User Agreement enabled, a modal appears and must be accepted to proceed
- You cannot click out of it
- On Accept, a confirmation appears and any message typed pre-acceptance is submitted and answered
- With Advisory enabled, the notice appears but does not block chat
Iterate as Needed
- Revisit Disclaimers to refine wording, add links to policies, or switch between Advisory and User Agreement depending on the use case
Pedagogical Use Cases
Academic Integrity & Policy Acknowledgment
Require acceptance of honor-code reminders or collaboration rules before users use the agent.
Scope & Limitations
Present an Advisory that clarifies the agent’s boundaries (e.g., “No medical/financial advice; verify critical info.”)
Accessibility & Support
Link to disability services, office hours, or help desk resources in a brief pre-chat notice.
Sensitive Topics
Use a blocking User Agreement to ensure users acknowledge content warnings or research-ethics guidance.
By configuring Disclaimers, administrators keep Agentic OS use safe, transparent, and aligned with institutional expectations—while preserving a smooth chat experience once learners accept.