diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4e7dfb162..a2e197dc1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ Fjord Launcher is a **fork** of Prism Launcher. It is **not** endorsed by or aff
 
 - [Support for alternative auth servers](doc/alternative-auth-servers.md)
 
-- Offline mode doesn't require a Microsoft account
-
 - Ability to download FTB modpacks from within the launcher
 
 ## Having a problem with the launcher?
diff --git a/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.cpp b/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.cpp
index b974572d1..39e993db3 100644
--- a/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.cpp
+++ b/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.cpp
@@ -137,15 +137,6 @@ void AccountListPage::listChanged()
     updateButtonStates();
 }
 
-void AccountListPage::showLegalNotice()
-{
-    QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Notice"),
-                         tr("Depending on the laws in your area, accessing Minecraft may require purchasing the game from Mojang."
-                            "<br><br>"
-                            "In order to limit dependence on nonfree network services, this Minecraft Launcher does not include DRM, "
-                            "but its developers do not condone the violation of any law. "));
-}
-
 void AccountListPage::on_actionAddMojang_triggered()
 {
     MinecraftAccountPtr account =
@@ -162,7 +153,12 @@ void AccountListPage::on_actionAddMojang_triggered()
 void AccountListPage::on_actionAddAuthlibInjector_triggered()
 {
     if (m_accounts->count() == 0) {
-        showLegalNotice();
+        QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Error"),
+                             tr("You must add a Microsoft or Mojang account that owns Minecraft before you can add an account on a custom "
+                                "authentication server."
+                                "<br><br>"
+                                "If you have lost your account you can contact Microsoft for support."));
+        return;
     }
 
     MinecraftAccountPtr account = AuthlibInjectorLoginDialog::newAccount(
@@ -197,7 +193,11 @@ void AccountListPage::on_actionAddMicrosoft_triggered()
 void AccountListPage::on_actionAddOffline_triggered()
 {
     if (m_accounts->count() == 0) {
-        showLegalNotice();
+        QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Error"),
+                             tr("You must add a Microsoft or Mojang account that owns Minecraft before you can add an offline account."
+                                "<br><br>"
+                                "If you have lost your account you can contact Microsoft for support."));
+        return;
     }
 
     MinecraftAccountPtr account =
diff --git a/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.h b/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.h
index 344b1d144..4166257c2 100644
--- a/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.h
+++ b/launcher/ui/pages/global/AccountListPage.h
@@ -90,7 +90,6 @@ class AccountListPage : public QMainWindow, public BasePage {
     void ShowContextMenu(const QPoint& pos);
 
    private:
-    void showLegalNotice();
     void changeEvent(QEvent* event) override;
     QMenu* createPopupMenu() override;
     shared_qobject_ptr<AccountList> m_accounts;