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Release of liability template

Release of liability (waiver): A release of liability (waiver) is a document in which a participant accepts the risks of an activity and agrees not to sue the organiser for certain injuries or losses.

Last reviewed 6 November 2026 · 6 clauses · General guidance, not legal advice

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When to use a release of liability (waiver)

  • Sports, fitness and adventure activities
  • Volunteering programmes
  • Equipment rental and venue hire

Release of liability template: clause-by-clause outline

Sample starting wording for each clause. Replace the text in [brackets] with your details.

  1. Activity

    The Participant wishes to take part in [activity] organised by [Organiser].

  2. Assumption of risk

    The Participant understands the activity involves risks, including [examples], and takes part voluntarily.

  3. Release

    To the extent permitted by law, the Participant releases the Organiser from claims for loss or injury arising from ordinary risks of the activity.

  4. Exceptions

    Nothing in this waiver excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where the law does not allow it.

  5. Medical

    The Participant confirms it is fit to take part and consents to emergency medical treatment.

  6. Minors

    For participants under [18], a parent or guardian signs on their behalf.

What to check before you sign

  • Does local law limit waivers of negligence, especially for consumers?
  • Are the risks described specifically?
  • Is a guardian signing for minors?

How to send a release of liability (waiver) for e-signature

  1. Draft or upload it. Use the outline above with your own wording, upload an existing document, or save it as your organisation’s template.
  2. Check it against your playbook. Points outside your positions are flagged, and approval rules route it to Legal when needed.
  3. Send it by email. Signers get a plain-language review and a secure link, sign on any device in the order you set, and can suggest changes as tracked changes.
  4. Keep the signed PDF. Everyone receives it with a certificate of completion, and key dates go to Upcoming with reminders.

Release of liability template: frequently asked questions

Are liability waivers enforceable?

Partly. Many countries do not allow excluding liability for negligence causing death or injury, especially against consumers.

Can a waiver be signed on a phone?

Yes, in most places. E-signature also gives a time-stamped record of who agreed.

Is an electronically signed release of liability (waiver) legally binding?

In most countries, yes. E-signatures are recognised for commercial contracts under laws such as the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS (EU), the Electronic Communications Act (UK) and the Information Technology Act (India). econtracts.ai adds a certificate of completion with each signer’s identity check and a fingerprint of the signed content.

Can I get a release of liability (waiver) I received reviewed?

Yes. Upload it to econtracts.ai and you get a plain-language review: key dates, money and points to check, each quoting the clause it comes from.

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This outline is a starting point for discussion, not legal advice, and it is not a complete contract. Laws differ by country and sector; have a qualified lawyer review contracts that matter.