diff --git a/nw/__init__.py b/nw/__init__.py
index 60055163..a9200367 100644
--- a/nw/__init__.py
+++ b/nw/__init__.py
@@ -111,6 +111,11 @@ def main(sysArgs=None):
         "{appname} {version} ({status})\n"
         "{copyright}\n"
         "\n"
+        "This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,\n"
+        "but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of\n"
+        "MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the\n"
+        "GNU General Public License for more details.\n"
+        "\n"
         "Usage:\n"
         " -h, --help      Print this message.\n"
         "     --version   Print program version and exit.\n"