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    Free Liability Waiver Template

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    [Business Name]

    Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk

    the activity

    1. Participant Information

    Participant full name: ______________________________

    Date of birth: ____________________ Age: __________

    Address: ______________________________________________

    Phone: ____________________ Email: __________________

    Emergency contact name: ____________________________

    Emergency contact phone: ___________________________

    Date of the activity: ____________________

    2. Activity and Voluntary Participation

    I am requesting to participate in the activity operated by [Business Name] ("the Company"). I understand the nature of this activity and that it may place demands on my strength, coordination, balance, and attention.

    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 the activity 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:

    Slips, trips, falls, and collisions with people, equipment, or fixed objects

    Sprains, strains, fractures, cuts, bruises, and head or spinal injury

    Equipment failure or misuse, including equipment supplied by the Company

    The acts, omissions, or negligence of other participants, spectators, or staff

    Delays in first aid or emergency treatment due to location or conditions

    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:

    Following all posted signage and verbal safety instructions

    Wearing any protective equipment the Company requires

    Staying within designated areas and supervised sessions

    Reporting any injury, hazard, or unsafe behaviour to staff immediately

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

    5. 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.

    6. 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.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

    9. Photo and Video Release (optional)

    I grant [Business Name] permission to use photographs and video recordings taken during the activity for promotional purposes, without compensation. This permission is optional and declining it does not affect participation.

    [ ] I agree - [ ] I decline

    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 liability waiver

    A liability waiver does two jobs at once. It documents that the participant understood the specific risks of your activity, and it releases your business from claims arising out of ordinary negligence. Courts routinely enforce waivers that do both clearly — and routinely throw out waivers that bury the release in fine print or never describe the actual risks.

    That is why this template lists risks in plain language instead of a single catch-all sentence. A waiver that says "participant assumes all risks" is far weaker than one that names the specific hazards a participant could reasonably encounter at your business.

    Enforceability varies by state. A handful of states are hostile to pre-injury releases, most enforce them for ordinary negligence, and none enforce a release of gross negligence or intentional harm. Use this as a starting draft and have your attorney or insurer confirm the wording for where you operate.

    Before you use it

    • Name the real risks. A generic release is the single most common reason a waiver fails.
    • Keep the release paragraph visually prominent — not buried in a wall of small text.
    • Get a separate signature line for the parent or guardian of every minor.
    Read the full minor waiver form guide

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