Wikipedia:IRC help disclaimer

Before you continue, you should know...

• Live help is offered via a public Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel. This channel is not private or one-on-one. Multiple users might be receiving help at the same time, and you will all be able to see everybody's messages. Messages which are intended for you will often start with your nickname (visible in the bottom-left corner when connected).
• Joining the help channel may disclose your IP address to other users. Clicking the button below will redirect you to a third-party website which has a different privacy policy than Wikipedia.
• If you have a common question, it is probably already answered in the Frequently Asked Questions section below.
• Help is provided by volunteers, so it might take a few minutes before someone replies to your question. Try leaving the chat window open for a bit. If you don't get a reply before you need to leave, consider asking your question at the Teahouse or other support venues instead.
• This service is only for assistance with editing or using the English language Wikipedia.