Liability waiver template
A release of liability for an activity or event: the activity, known risks, assumption of risk, release, medical permission and a parent signature for minors.
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A general template, not legal advice
This is a general template, not legal advice. Whether a waiver holds up depends on state law. Courts generally do not enforce a release for gross negligence or intentional harm, some states limit waivers for certain activities, and states differ on waivers a parent signs for a child. Have a lawyer in your state review it, and carry insurance either way.
- Some states do not enforce a parent's waiver of a child's own injury claims. Check your state before relying on it.
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Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk
Read this document carefully before signing. It gives up legal rights.
| Organizer | Northwind Climbing Gym LLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity or event | Indoor rock climbing and bouldering, including auto-belay walls and the intro belay class | ||
| Date(s) | November 7, 2026 and any later visit | ||
| Location | 1800 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702 | ||
| Participant | Riley Lee | Date of birth | June 2, 2013 |
| Emergency contact | Sam Lee, father, (555) 010-0001 | ||
Known risks
1. Falls from walls or bouldering problems, landing badly on mats
2. Equipment failure, including ropes, harnesses and auto-belays
3. Being hit by falling holds, gear or other climbers
4. Strains, sprains, broken bones, head injury and in rare cases death
5. Errors by belayers, staff or other climbers
Terms
1. Voluntary participation
The Participant takes part in the activity voluntarily. We confirm the Participant is in good health and able to take part, and we will tell Northwind Climbing Gym LLC about any condition that could affect safety.
2. Assumption of risk
We understand that the activity has risks, including those listed above and others that cannot be foreseen, and that they can lead to property damage, serious injury or death. We knowingly accept all of these risks on behalf of the Participant and the parent or guardian signing below.
3. Release
To the fullest extent the law allows, we release Northwind Climbing Gym LLC and its owners, employees, volunteers and agents (the "Released Parties") from all claims for injury, illness, death or property damage arising from the activity, including claims based on the Released Parties' ordinary negligence. This release does not cover gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
4. Indemnity
We will defend and repay the Released Parties for any claim, cost or legal fee that results from the Participant's actions during the activity or from a claim brought on the Participant's behalf in breach of this release.
5. Rules and equipment
The Participant will follow the rules, instructions and safety briefings of Northwind Climbing Gym LLC, use the required safety equipment, and stop if told to by staff.
6. Medical treatment
If the Participant is injured or ill and a parent cannot be reached or is unable to decide, we authorize Northwind Climbing Gym LLC to arrange first aid and emergency medical care, including transport to a hospital. We will pay the cost of that care.
7. Photos and video
We allow Northwind Climbing Gym LLC to use photos and video of the Participant taken during the activity on its website, social media and promotional materials, without payment. We may withdraw this permission for future use by writing to Northwind Climbing Gym LLC.
8. Governing law
This release is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
9. Severability
If a court finds any part of this agreement unenforceable, that part will be limited as little as needed and the rest stays in effect.
Parent or guardian consent for a minor participant
I am the parent or legal guardian of Riley Lee, who is under 18, and I have the legal right to sign for the minor. I have read this document, I agree to its terms for myself and on the minor's behalf, and I give permission for the minor to take part in the activity.
Parent or guardian: Jordan Lee
Parent or guardian signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
Participant (minor) printed name: ______________________
How to use it
Name the organizer, the activity, the dates and the place, then list the real risks one per line. Choose Adult or Minor: for a minor the form adds a parent or guardian consent section and the parent signs instead of the child. Turn the medical treatment and photo sections on or off as you need them.
Have every participant sign before the activity starts and keep the signed copies for as long as a claim could be brought in your state.
Things to watch
A waiver is not a shield for everything. Courts usually refuse to enforce one against gross negligence or intentional harm, and a vague or hidden release is easier to throw out. Keep the language plain, list the specific risks, and give people time to read it.
Waivers for children are the weakest spot. Some states will not let a parent sign away a child's own injury claim, so insurance and good safety practice matter more there.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a liability waiver enforceable?
Often, for ordinary negligence, if it is clear, specific and signed voluntarily. Courts generally will not enforce a waiver for gross negligence, recklessness or intentional harm, and some states restrict waivers for certain activities or for paid recreation. The rules are state law, so ask a local lawyer.
Can a parent sign a waiver for a child?
A parent can sign, and that is what this form does. Whether the release blocks the child's own claim later depends on the state: some courts enforce it, others do not. The parent's consent and the medical permission still help either way.
Can we sign it electronically?
Yes in most cases. The federal ESIGN Act and state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act treat electronic signatures like ink signatures for most business agreements. Some documents, such as wills and certain real estate papers, still need ink or a notary. Choose Hide under Signature lines if you will sign in an e-signature tool.
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