• Caveat emptor is a Latin phrase meaning “let the buyer beware”.

  • The buyer’s warning principle is sometimes used in legal contracts as a type of disclaimer.
  • The disclaimer excludes post-purchase disputes, despite the fact that the seller has more information than the buyer about the quality of the product or service.
  • Caveat emptor is more commonly accepted in real estate transactions in some states than others in the US.
  • The US has generally moved from a cautious buyer to a cautious seller, or “let the seller beware”.