GPL disclaimer invalid?

[Justin Wells]

The GPL specifically says that it covers only matters relating to the 
copying, distribution, and modification of the software. Everything 
else is explicitly beyond the scope of the license. 

Does that mean that the GPL's disclaimer does not apply to use of the
software? 

The authors of GPL'd software would then be protected from damages 
relating to the copying, modification, and distribution of the software,
but not for the more likely case of damages resulting from use.

Justin