It is not the intention of the editors to take a position with regard to the political or diplomatic implications of geographical names or continental groupings used in the Yearbook. The names of countries used may not be the complete official names of those countries. The geographical names used are chosen for the sake of brevity and common usage. Wherever possible, the country (or territory) name preferred by the organization concerned is used, providing this is possible within the limits of standardization required for mailing or statistical purposes.

Some organizations included in the Yearbook of International Organizations are perceived as highly suspect by other bodies, whether because of dubious academic standing, questionable values or as a threat to public order. The editors do not act on such judgements which may be contradicted by others.

Requests for a complimentary copy of the Yearbook of International Organizations are noted sympathetically, but we regret that we are unable to supply such copies, as much as we should like to be in the position to do so. The books cost a great deal to produce and to distribute, and the database it is based on equally requires a great cost to maintain. What we are able to do is provide copies or online database access at a reduced price to non-profit, non-governmental organizations listed in the Yearbook.