Liability Waiver Template
A release of liability for activities with inherent risk — classes, events, facilities, adventures. Participants acknowledge the risk and agree not to sue for ordinary negligence.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY Activity: " / "guided kayak tour on "] Provider: ("Provider") Participant: , of 1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand the Activity involves inherent risks, including , which cannot be eliminated even with reasonable care. I voluntarily accept these risks. 2. RELEASE. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and discharge Provider, its owners, employees, and agents from all claims arising from my participation, including claims based on ordinary negligence. This release does NOT extend to gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct, or to any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded. 3. MEDICAL FITNESS. I confirm I am medically fit to participate, and I authorize Provider to arrange emergency medical treatment at my cost if needed. 4. CONDUCT & EQUIPMENT. I will follow safety instructions and use required safety equipment. Provider may exclude me (without refund) for unsafe conduct. 5. INDEMNITY. I will indemnify Provider against claims brought by third parties arising from my own negligent or unlawful conduct. 6. MEDIA. to photos/video of my participation being used for Provider's promotion. 7. SEVERABILITY. If any clause is unenforceable, the remainder stands. 8. GOVERNING LAW. Governed by the laws of . I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER, UNDERSTAND IT, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. Participant: _________________________ Date: ]
Using this for something that matters?
This free liability waiver covers the standard situation. If real money, property, or an ongoing relationship rides on it, a professionally drafted version — or a quick attorney review of what you've filled in — costs little and removes the guesswork.
Ask any local attorney for a fixed-fee document review — most offer one.
How to use this template
- Waivers protect against ordinary negligence claims at best — never gross negligence, and consumer laws in some countries (notably Australia) limit exclusions further. Honest scope = enforceable scope.
- List the real risks specifically (clause 1). Courts uphold waivers where the participant demonstrably knew what they were accepting.
- Signed before participation, every participant, every time — a waiver signed after the injury is worth nothing.
These templates are general forms for informational purposes, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using them. Laws vary by state and country — have a licensed attorney review any document before you rely on it.
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