diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,9 @@ processors.  In addition, libdeflate provides optional high compression modes
 that provide a better compression ratio than the zlib's "level 9".
 
 libdeflate is released into the public domain.  The author claims no copyright
-on it, and anyone is free to use it for any reason.
+on it, and anyone is free to use it for any reason.  The software is provided
+'as-is', without any express or implied warranty; in no event will the author be
+held liable for any damages arising from the use of the software.
 
 Building
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