Dangerous Recreational Activity Waiver
A Dangerous Recreational Activity Waiver is a legal document that protects someone who wants to reduce their risk of liability.
4.6 (9 reviews)
Last updated January 14, 2025
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A waiver is a legal document which protects someone who wants to reduce their risk of liability. Reducing liability is important for businesses, especially those that facilitate risk-related activities.
It is common for a vast array of recreational activities to involve a significant amount of risk, ranging from personal injury to death. As a business offering these types of activities, it is feasible that accidents or injuries may occur while customers are participating.
Important
It’s important to remember that there are some exceptions to the release of liability. You won't be protected by a waiver if an incident is caused by some forms of negligence or misconduct on behalf of your business. Given the presence of notable risk in these activities, you should always have your waiver reviewed by a lawyer before use.
The Legal Risk Score of a Dangerous Recreational Activity Waiver Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The document requires participants to acknowledge and accept all risks associated with the recreational activities, which may include severe personal injury or death, thus transferring most safety liabilities from the service provider to the participants.
- Participants are asked to waive their rights to sue the service provider for any injury or harm that might arise from the activities, even if it might be due to the provider’s negligence.
- There is uncertainty as to whether such waivers can be enforced in court.
Dangerous Recreational Activity Waiver Checklist
Complete your free Dangerous Recreational Activity Waiver with our checklist
Review by Legal Professional
Ensure the document is reviewed by a lawyer to confirm that it aligns with current laws and adequately protects your interests.
Inform Participants Clearly
Clearly explain the risks and the contents of the waiver to all participants to ensure they fully understand what they are agreeing to before they sign.
Secure Storage of Signed Documents
Keep all signed copies of the document in a secure location to ensure they are accessible for future reference or legal needs.
Minimise risks
This form works hand-in-hand with a strategy of minimising risks to participants and keeping them informed.
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