[SamBam]

Put like that, it's a bit like the Chumra in Judaism [1]. The fence, or moat, around the law that extends even further than the law itself, to prevent you from accidentally commiting a sin.

1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumra_(Judaism)

[UberFly]

Na. It's more like what he said: Cover your ass legally for the real problems this could cause.