Disclaimers

Description

Disclaimers let you present important information to learners before they start chatting with a mentorAI.

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 instructors to align the language with institutional policies.

Target Audience

Administrator · Instructor

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 mentor 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 mentor 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 Mentor User Agreement”
Body (Markdown):
“By continuing, you acknowledge that mentorAI 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 mentor
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 students use the mentor.

Scope & Limitations

Present an Advisory that clarifies the mentor’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 students acknowledge content warnings or research-ethics guidance.

By configuring Disclaimers, instructors keep mentorAI use safe, transparent, and aligned with institutional expectations—while preserving a smooth chat experience once learners accept.