Release of Liability (Waiver)

Protect your business, event, or property by having participants sign a legally binding liability waiver.

What Is a Release of Liability?

A Release of Liability (commonly called a Liability Waiver or Hold Harmless Agreement) is a legal document in which one party (the Releasor) acknowledges the risks of an activity and agrees not to sue the other party (the Releasee) for any future injuries, damages, or losses. It is widely used by event organizers, gyms, contractors, and property owners to mitigate the risk of expensive personal injury lawsuits.

Limitations of a Liability Waiver

While a waiver provides strong legal protection against claims of ordinary negligence, you cannot use it to completely immunize yourself from all laws. A Release of Liability generally will not protect the business from:

Gross Negligence: Failing to exercise even the slightest amount of care (e.g., ignoring highly dangerous broken equipment).

Intentional Harm: Willfully or maliciously causing injury to a participant.

Strict Liability: Inherently dangerous activities regulated by state law.

Reckless Behavior: Actions taken with conscious disregard for safety.

Common Situations that Require a Waiver

Recreational Activities: Gyms, fitness classes, rock climbing, horseback riding, or escape rooms.
Events & Volunteers: Charity runs, volunteer cleanup drives, or school field trips.
Property Access: Opening your land to hunters, fishers, or recreational vehicles.
Vehicle Damage: Settling a minor car accident out of pocket and releasing the at-fault driver from future claims (often called a General Release or Motor Vehicle Release).

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