So I have ig page about alpinism and I created a 63 summit bucket list. Some of the hikes are extremely dangerous and difficult for begginers (including Matterhorn, Mont Blanc etc…). If someone goes there and dies or get seriously injured, am I legally responsible for that? Can they sue me? I ranked all sumits by: Beginner, Internediate, Advanced, Expert. And some insider tips like: better to go in July-August. I don't say that they have to go or something, guide is literally just 63 summits with a rating and Location.
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Just listing mountains with difficultys would basically be considered informational imo, not professional advice. People are responsible for choosing to attempt dangerous climbs.
But….
You’d only risk issues if you’re doin shit like giving misleading advice, claiming expertise you don’t have, or reckless behavior or crap.
Add a simple disclaimer and be honest about difficulty, and you’re basically fine. so yeah…very, very unlikely someone could sue you.
You’re probably fine, but a few things to tighten up:
1. Add a clear disclaimer at the top: “This is informational only. Not professional mountaineering advice. Climb at your own risk.”
2. Include something like: “Expert-level climbs require professional guides and extensive experience. Do not attempt without proper training.”
3. Make sure your difficulty ratings are conservative. If anything, underrate rather than overrate.
The key legal concept is “assumption of risk” – people choosing to do dangerous activities generally can’t sue for the inherent risks. But if you give negligent advice (like saying a route is safe when it’s not), that could be a problem.
Since you’re not claiming to be a guide and you’re just aggregating public info, you’re in informational territory. The disclaimer just adds a layer of protection.
Also consider: are you in the US? Different countries have different liability standards. If you’re EU-based, GDPR and local liability laws might apply differently.
Not a lawyer, but I’ve dealt with similar content liability questions before.
A basic disclaimer saying you are not responsible for any injuries would probably help