Bike & e-bike

    Free Bike Rental Waiver Template

    Traffic risk, helmet policy, e-bike speed and braking distance, and theft responsibility when the bike is left locked up.

    [Business Name]

    Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk

    bicycle and e-bike rental

    1. Participant Information

    Participant full name: ______________________________

    Date of birth: ____________________ Age: __________

    Address: ______________________________________________

    Phone: ____________________ Email: __________________

    Emergency contact name: ____________________________

    Emergency contact phone: ___________________________

    Date of bicycle and e-bike rental: ____________________

    2. Activity and Voluntary Participation

    I am requesting to participate in bicycle and e-bike rental operated by [Business Name] ("the Company"). I understand that I will ride on public roads, paths, and trails shared with vehicles, pedestrians, and other cyclists, without supervision by the Company.

    I confirm that my participation is entirely voluntary, that no one has pressured me to take part, and that I may stop participating at any time if I believe conditions are unsafe or beyond my ability.

    3. Assumption of Risk

    I understand that bicycle and e-bike rental involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken by the Company, and that those risks include, but are not limited to:

    Collision with motor vehicles, pedestrians, other cyclists, and fixed objects

    Falls caused by road surface hazards, tram tracks, gravel, and wet conditions

    Head, facial, dental, wrist, and collarbone injury in a fall or collision

    Higher speeds, greater weight, and longer braking distance on e-bikes

    Mechanical failure of brakes, tyres, chain, or battery systems

    Unfamiliarity with local traffic laws, road layouts, and riding direction

    Theft of or damage to the bicycle while it is in the renter's care

    Serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and death

    I have read this list, I understand it, and I knowingly and voluntarily accept every one of these risks, including risks that may arise from the negligence of others or that are not specifically listed above.

    4. Rules and Instructions

    I agree to follow all posted rules, safety briefings, and instructions given by [Business Name] staff, including:

    Obeying all traffic laws, signals, and local cycling regulations

    Wearing the helmet provided, and as required by local law for minors

    Using the supplied lock to secure the bike to a fixed object whenever unattended

    Using lights when riding at dusk, at night, or in poor visibility

    Reporting any crash, damage, or mechanical fault to the Company immediately

    Not exceeding the rated weight limit or carrying passengers on a single bike

    I understand that failing to follow the rules may result in my removal from the activity without a refund.

    5. Equipment

    I agree to inspect any equipment provided to me before use and to immediately report anything that appears damaged, worn, or unsafe. If I choose to use the equipment, I am confirming that I accept it in its current condition.

    I accept responsibility for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement of equipment that is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond normal wear while it is in my care.

    6. Alcohol, Drugs, and Fitness to Participate

    I confirm that I am not under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or any medication that impairs judgment, coordination, or reaction time, and I will not become so during the activity.

    I understand the Company may refuse or end my participation, without refund, if staff believe I am impaired.

    7. Health, Fitness, and Medical Authorization

    I confirm that I am physically able to take part in this activity and that I have disclosed any medical condition, injury, allergy, pregnancy, or medication that could affect my safety or the safety of others.

    Conditions to disclose: ______________________________________________

    In the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize the Company to arrange first aid, emergency transport, and medical treatment on my behalf, and I accept financial responsibility for the cost of that care.

    8. Release of Liability and Indemnification

    To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of [State], I release, waive, and discharge [Business Name], its owners, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, and property owners (together, "the Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, and causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in this activity, including those caused by the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties.

    I agree to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from any claim brought by me, by anyone acting on my behalf, or by a third party as a result of my conduct during the activity.

    This release is binding on me, my heirs, my personal representatives, and my estate.

    9. Parent or Legal Guardian Consent (participants under 18)

    I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named below and that I have full legal authority to sign this agreement on the minor's behalf.

    Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________

    Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________

    Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________

    I have explained the risks described above to the minor in terms the minor can understand. I accept every term of this agreement on the minor's behalf, I authorize emergency medical care for the minor, and I agree to indemnify the Released Parties against any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor.

    10. Acknowledgement and Signature

    I have read this entire agreement. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue. I am signing it freely, without inducement, and I intend it to be as broad and inclusive as the law allows. If any part of this agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining parts stay in full force.

    Participant signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________

    Printed name: ______________________________________

    Parent/guardian signature (if participant is under 18): ______________________________ Date: ____________

    Printed name of parent/guardian: ______________________________

    This template is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Waiver enforceability varies by state and by activity. Have an attorney or your insurer review this document before using it with customers.

    How to use this bike rental waiver

    Bike rentals expose you to a risk most rental operators do not carry: traffic. Your customer is riding an unfamiliar bike in an unfamiliar city, often on the wrong side of the road for them, surrounded by vehicles you have no control over.

    E-bikes raise the stakes further. They reach 20 to 28 mph, weigh far more than a standard bike, and take longer to stop — and most renters have never ridden one. Treat e-bikes as their own category in the waiver rather than folding them in with pedal bikes.

    Theft is the money clause. Bikes get stolen from outside cafés constantly, and the difference between a covered loss and a customer charge usually comes down to whether the supplied lock was used as instructed. Put the lock requirement in writing.

    Before you use it

    • Treat e-bikes as a separate category — speed and braking distance are materially different.
    • Tie theft liability to correct use of the supplied lock, in writing.
    • Note your helmet policy against local law; requirements vary by city and rider age.
    Read the full bike rental waiver form guide

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