Releases and Waivers

There are times when a contractual relationship between two parties can end up in a lawsuit. Reduce your exposure to liability by getting the other party to sign this Indemnity Agreement.

• The indemnifying party (the indemnitor) will hold harmless the party being protected (the indemnitee) from any liability, claims or losses resulting from the parties' relationship.
• The indemnitor agrees to pay legal fees and expenses that the indemnitee incurs as a result of the indemnitor's failure to live up to its obligations.
• This legal template can be used anywhere in the United States.
• To download the digital form, add it to your shopping cart and pay for it using our secure checkout. You can then download the document in MS Word format.

Outdoor club activities can often carry the risk of injury or even death. Protect yourself and the club against legal claims with this downloadable Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement.

• Applicants for membership in the club must submit a signed copy of the Agreement before their membership application will be considered.
• The applicant acknowledges the risks involved in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, skiing, etc., and assumes all responsibility for those risks.
• The applicant releases the Club and its officers and members from any responsibility or liability for injury, death, illness, loss or damages resulting from the applicant's participation in any Club activity.
• The applicant represents that they are physically fit and able to participate and they have no physical or mental impairment which would impact their participation in any chosen activity.
• The applicant indemnifies the Club and its officers and members from any liability for damage or injury to a third party resulting from the applicant's activities in the Club.
• Don't leave the club open to injury or wrongful death suits. Download the Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement and post it on your club's website for all new members to read and sign.

Prepare a release form for signing by a client who receives counselling services from a psychologist or other practitioner with this Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims form for Canada.

• The form can be used for adults or for a parent or guardian signing on behalf of a minor.
• The client waives the right to sue or claim compensation for any injury, illness, damage, disability or death arising out of the client's involvement in the services or activities provided by the practitioner, and releases both the practitioner and the owner of the business premises in which the counselling services are located.
• The client further covenants not to sue the released parties.
• The client also indemnifies and holds the premises owner harmless against any losses or claims.
• The form is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.
• Intended to be used only in Canada. This form may not be usable in Quebec.

If you provide COVID tests to minor children, protect yourself from claims with this Release of Liability form for Canadian test providers.

• The parent of the child acknowledges they are aware of the contagious nature of the disease and the risks of exposure from the child attending on the test provider's premises for purposes of the test.
• The parent acknowledges that the test provider does not guarantee the validity of the test and that a negative result could be a false negative.
• The parent accepts sole responsibility for checking and complying with the requirements of any particular airline or country of destination, if the test is for purposes of international travel.
• The parent agrees that a positive test result will be shared with the appropriate health authorities.
• The parent will indemnify and hold the test provider and its employees and stakeholders harmless against any costs or expenses, and releases the test provider from any liability or claim for damages for illness, injury, disability, death or property damage.
• The parent will ensure that the child and the family members comply with all federal, provincial and local laws, orders and guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19, including those involving travel
• This is a Canadian legal template which can be used in any province or territory, except for Quebec where a French language version may be required to comply with provincial laws.

If you run a testing facility for COVID-19, protect yourself from claims with this Release of Liability form for Canadian test providers.

• The patient acknowledges they are aware of the contagious nature of the disease and the risks of exposure from attending on the test provider's premises for purposes of the test.
• The patient acknowledges that the test provider does not guarantee the validity of the test and that a negative result could be a false negative.
• The patient accepts sole responsibility for checking and complying with the requirements of any particular airline or country of destination, if the test is for purposes of international travel.
• The patient agrees that positive test results will be shared with the appropriate health authorities.
• The patient will indemnify and hold the test provider and its employees and stakeholders harmless against any costs or expenses, and releases the test provider from any liability or claim for damages for illness, injury, disability, death or property damage.
• If a re-test is required due to inconclusive or false results, the test provider will cover the costs.
• This is a Canadian legal template which can be used in any province or territory, except for Quebec where a French language version may be required to comply with provincial laws.

Did you know that if you have an auto accident and your insurance company negotiates a settlement with the other party, they may still have the right to take legal action against you? Protect yourself with this Release and Reservation of Rights form.

• You should get this release signed at the same time that the insurer pays out the settlement to the other party.
• The releasing party acknowledges that they are accepting the settlement payment as a full settlement of all claims.
• The releasing party releases and indemnifies you and your insurance company from any further claims, damages, and actions arising out of the automobile accident.
• The releasing party reserves their right to make a claim against any other person.
• The Release and Reservation of Rights form is available as a MS Word download. Other formats available on request.

Make sure your students get permission for school field trips prior to the event by requiring each student taking part to have this form signed by a parent or guardian.

• The parent or guardian gives the school the authority to provide emergency medical treatment for the student if necessary.
• The parent indemnifies and holds harmless the school, the teachers, the school district and related parties against any liability for injury or death arising from the student's participation.
• The school will provide alternate activities for students who are not participating in the field trip.
• Students must travel on the transportation provided and be picked up and dropped off at the school, unless alternate arrangements have been agreed to in writing by the school in advance.
• The School Field Trip Consent Form is an easy-to-use template provided in MS Word format. Buy, download, customize to your school's needs.

If you let friends, guests or tenants use your swimming pool or whirlpool without signing a Waiver form first, you are leaving yourself open to being sued if anything goes wrong.

• You should have everyone sign this Waiver of Liability before allowing them to use the pool.
• The person signing the form must be an adult. If children are using the swimming pool area, the form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• The guest assumes all responsibility for any risks associated with using the swimming pool or whirlpool (including risk of injury or death) and agrees to indemnify the owner against any claims or actions arising from their use of the pool.
• The guest also agrees to abide by the rules of the pool, and acknowledges that he/she is aware there is no lifeguard on duty.
• The Swimming Pool and Whirlpool Waiver of Liability form can protect you from lawsuits for injury or even death. Buy and download your copy now.

Tattoo and piercing businesses face the potential for legal claims every day. You can protect your business and your customers with this package of releases and customer care forms. The package contains:

1. Tattoo and Piercing Release Form, with a section to be completed by a parent or legal guardian if the client is a minor.
2. Tattoo Aftercare Instructions.
3. Piercing Aftercare Instructions.
4. Laser Tattoo Removal Release and Consent Form.
5. Customer Satisfaction Survey.

The Tattoo and Piercing Studio Release and Customer Care forms package is downloadable in MS Word format. You can easily customize it with your business logo and branding.

Trail riding companies regularly face the possibility of injury or damages claims from participants. As an operator, you can limit your exposure to liability by having riders sign this release form before they saddle up.

• Make sure that all riders sign a copy of the Release prior to the trail ride.
• The rider releases the trail riding facility and all related parties from any and all liability.
• The rider acknowledges the risks associated with the ride and the horses, and assumes all responsibility for those risks.
• The rider waives any claims they may have for property loss or damage, injury or death.
• The rider is responsible for arranging travel to and from the starting point of the trail ride.
• Add the Trail Riding Release Form to your shopping cart and check out using the payment option that works best for you. You can then download the form, customize it with your branding and logo, and make any other modifications you like.