Releases & Waivers
Liability waivers, release of claims, indemnity agreements, and hold harmless forms. Free templates — download PDF or Word, no signup required (2026).
Deed of Release (Australia)
Formally release a person or company from all claims under Australian law. Covers known and unknown claims (Grant v John Grant & Sons Pty Ltd 1954), indemnity against future claims, settlement payment, limitation period acknowledgment, and deed execution under section 127 Corporations Act 2001.
Deed of Release (Mutual) (Australia)
Resolve disputes and mutually release all claims as a deed under Australian law. Covers known and unknown claims, covenant not to sue, settlement payment, GST treatment, confidentiality, and execution requirements under section 127 of the Corporations Act 2001.
Event Participation Waiver (Australia)
Create a legally sound Event Participation Waiver for Australia. Covers assumption of risk, liability release, and participant consent for events, activities, and competitions. Drafted to comply with Australian Consumer Law and state Civil Liability Acts.
General Release of Claims (Australia)
Create an Australian General Release of Claims to settle any dispute or potential claim between two parties. Broad release covering all known and unknown claims arising from a specified relationship or event. Executed as a deed for maximum enforceability.
General Release of Liability (Australia)
Broad general release from all claims under Australian law. Covers Australian Consumer Law (ACL) limitations on excluding liability (s64 and s64A), known and unknown claims, consideration, mutual release option, confidentiality, and governing law.
Liability Waiver (Australia)
Protect your business from liability for recreational activities under Australian law. Covers Australian Consumer Law (ACL) limitations on excluding liability, section 139A CCA 2010 recreational services exception, voluntary assumption of risk, Civil Liability Acts (state-specific), contributory negligence, indemnity, and photo/media consent.
Property Damage Release / Settlement Agreement (Australia)
Settle property damage claims and release all liability under Australian law. Covers full and final release of known and unknown claims for property damage, settlement payment in AUD, repair obligations, insurer involvement, no-admission clause, subrogation protection, and governing law across all Australian states and territories.
Release of Liability (Australia)
Create an Australian Release of Liability to settle a dispute or claim and release one party from future legal action. Suitable for personal injury settlements, property damage, breach of contract, and general claim releases. Legally binding when signed.
Release of Liability Form — Activity / Event (Australia)
Participant release of liability form for sports, adventure, and fitness activities in Australia. Covers voluntary assumption of risk, ACL recreational services exception (s139A CCA 2010), negligence carve-out for recklessness, Civil Liability Acts, medical disclosure, emergency contact, and parent/guardian consent for minors.
Car Accident Release of Liability (Australia)
Create an Australian Car Accident Release of Liability to settle vehicle accident claims between private parties without insurers. Covers property damage, personal injury, and full and final settlement. Suitable for minor accidents resolved privately.
Media Release / Content Release Form (Australia)
Australian media release and content release form for publication of photographs, video, interviews, and articles. Covers Defamation Act 2005 (uniform national), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) moral rights, right to review, editorial control, exclusivity, and governing law.
Medical Records Release of Liability (Australia)
Create an Australian Medical Records Release of Liability combining authorisation for release of health records with a release of liability for the healthcare provider. Used in litigation, insurance, and compensation contexts under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Talent Release Form (Australia)
Create a free Australian Talent Release Form for performers, models, actors, voice artists, and musicians. Covers consent for commercial use of likeness, performance, and voice under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (performers' rights, moral rights Part IX), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), talent fees and GST, buy-out or residual payment structures, territory, duration, and parent/guardian consent for minor talent. Suitable for TV commercials, online advertising, corporate videos, music videos, and film productions.
Release of Liability Waiver (Australia)
Create an Australian Release of Liability Waiver for specific events, sports, adventure activities, community events, and recreational programmes. This waiver template is specifically designed for event-based and activity-based releases — distinct from the general Liability Waiver (au-liability-waiver) used for ongoing service relationships — and addresses the specific requirements of the Australian Consumer Law, the Civil Liability Acts of each Australian state and territory, and the recreational services exception under section 139A of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). A release of liability waiver for events and activities is a legal document by which a participant voluntarily agrees, before taking part in an event or activity, to waive claims against the organiser arising from participation — including claims for personal injury, property damage, and (to the extent permitted by law) death. In Australia, the enforceability of such waivers is governed by the interplay between the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), the applicable state or territory Civil Liability Act, and the recreational services regime under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). The Australian Consumer Law provides that consumer guarantees for services — including the guarantee under section 60 that services be provided with due care and skill — cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified (section 64 ACL). However, section 139A of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) creates an important exception: suppliers of 'recreational services' (defined to include activities involving physical recreation, sport, adventure, or the use of a facility for these purposes) may, by written contract before the recreational service is supplied, exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by the supply of the recreational service, provided the required statutory warning is given to the consumer. The warning must state that the supplier is excluding liability for death or personal injury, and that the exclusion does not apply to reckless conduct. State and territory Civil Liability Acts provide an additional overlay. In New South Wales, sections 5N and 5O of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) deal with the assumption of risk in relation to dangerous recreational activities. Section 5L provides that a person is not liable in negligence for harm suffered by another person as a result of the materialisation of an obvious risk of a dangerous recreational activity engaged in by the plaintiff. In Victoria, section 53 of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) limits liability for harm from obvious risks of dangerous recreational activities. Similar provisions apply in Queensland (Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) ss 13–19), Western Australia (Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA) ss 5H–5O), and South Australia (Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA) ss 36–43). The ACT and Northern Territory have their own civil liability legislation. These provisions mean that a well-drafted event liability waiver, combined with specific and comprehensive risk disclosure, can provide significant protection for event organisers, sports clubs, adventure activity providers, school excursion organisers, community groups, and charitable organisations. The waiver must be signed before the participant commences the activity, must clearly disclose the specific risks of the particular activity, and must include the required statutory recreational services warning where the section 139A exception is relied upon. This template includes all essential elements: the recreational services statutory warning, the ACL limitation of liability notice, voluntary assumption of risk with specific risk disclosure, a broad release and covenant not to sue, compliance with rules provisions, emergency contact, and optional indemnity, media consent, and emergency medical treatment authorisation clauses. It also includes provision for minor participants requiring parent or guardian consent. The template is suitable for use throughout all Australian states and territories.
Sports Liability Waiver (Australia)
Create a Sports Liability Waiver for Australian sporting activities and clubs. Covers assumption of risk, release of liability, and the Australian Consumer Law recreational services prescribed warning. Compliant with state Civil Liability Acts.
Waiver of Liability (Australia)
Create an Australian Waiver of Liability for activities, events, or services involving risk of injury. Participants acknowledge and accept risks and release the organiser from liability. Compliant with Australian Consumer Law limitations on exclusion clauses.
Event Participation Waiver (Canada)
Protect your event from liability claims with a Canadian Event Participation Waiver. Covers assumption of risk, release of negligence claims, and indemnity for participants at races, obstacle courses, charity events, and public gatherings under provincial Occupiers' Liability Acts.
General Release (Canada)
Release all claims against a person or business in Canada in exchange for payment or settlement. A binding general release under Canadian common law, with consideration and mutual or one-sided terms.
General Release of Liability (Canada)
Release all claims against another party with a legally binding Canadian General Release of Liability. Covers personal injury, negligence, property damage, and contractual disputes.
Hold Harmless Agreement (Canada)
Create a Canadian Hold Harmless Agreement to protect against liability claims. Includes voluntary assumption of risk, indemnification, and compliance with provincial Occupiers' Liability Acts and Canadian common law principles.
Indemnity Agreement (Canada)
Protect against third-party claims with a Canadian Indemnity Agreement. Covers hold harmless provisions, duty to defend, and liability limitations.
Liability Waiver (Canada)
Create a legally enforceable Liability Waiver in Canada to release a business or individual from claims arising from participation in activities. Compliant with provincial Occupiers' Liability Acts and the enforceability requirements established by Canadian courts.
Media Release Form (Canada)
Obtain written consent to photograph, film, or record individuals and use their likeness for promotional, educational, or commercial purposes in Canada. Compliant with PIPEDA and provincial privacy legislation including PIPA (BC/AB) and Quebec's Law 25.
Mutual Release Agreement (Canada)
Mutually release all claims between two parties with a legally binding Canadian Mutual Release Agreement. Includes accord and satisfaction, confidentiality, and non-disparagement clauses.
Photo / Video Release (Canada)
Obtain written consent for the use of a person’s image, likeness, and voice in photographs, video, audio, and digital media. This Canadian release form complies with PIPEDA for personal information consent, addresses personality rights under Canadian common law, and includes copyright assignment provisions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42).
Property Damage Release (Canada)
Create a Canadian Property Damage Release to settle claims arising from damage to vehicles, real estate, personal property, equipment, or commercial property under provincial law. This template addresses provincial negligence legislation including Ontario's Negligence Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. N.1), British Columbia's Negligence Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 333), and Alberta's Contributory Negligence Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-27). Covers full and partial releases, insurance involvement under provincial Insurance Acts, hold harmless clauses, and witness or Commissioner for Oaths provisions. Settlement in CAD with province-specific governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Release of Liability (Canada)
Create a Canadian release of liability (waiver) form to protect against personal injury, property damage, or other claims arising from activities or events. References provincial health insurance coverage and Canadian negligence law principles. Suitable for sports, fitness, events, recreation, and adventure activities across all provinces and territories.
Release of Liability Form — Car Accident (Canada)
Create a Canadian Car Accident Release of Liability Form to settle claims arising from a motor vehicle collision. This template addresses provincial negligence legislation including Ontario's Negligence Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. N.1), British Columbia's Negligence Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 333), and Alberta's Contributory Negligence Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-27). Covers Releasor and Releasee details with province selection, accident particulars, consideration in CAD, insurance involvement, and governing law referencing provincial automobile insurance statutes. Download as PDF or Word.
Release of Liability Form — Lease Agreement (Canada)
Create a Canadian lease agreement release of liability form to mutually terminate a residential tenancy. Covers security deposit refund, outstanding rent, and release of all obligations under the original lease. Compliant with provincial Residential Tenancies Acts across all provinces.
Release of Liability Form — Lien (Canada)
Create a Canadian construction lien release form to discharge a registered lien upon receipt of payment. Compliant with Ontario’s Construction Act, BC’s Builders Lien Act, and Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. Suitable for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across all provinces.
Media (Video) Release of Liability Form (Canada)
Create a Canadian Media (Video) Release of Liability Form to grant permission for the use of a person's image, likeness, and voice in video projects. This template addresses Canadian copyright law under the Copyright Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42), personality rights, and privacy legislation including PIPEDA (S.C. 2000, c. 5) and provincial privacy acts such as British Columbia's Privacy Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 373). Covers Releasor and Releasee details with province selection, video project specifics, consideration in CAD, revocability, and governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Release of Liability Form — Medical Records (Canada)
Create a Canadian Release of Liability Form for activities involving medical records disclosure. This template addresses PIPEDA (S.C. 2000, c. 5), provincial health information privacy acts including Ontario's PHIPA (S.O. 2004, c. 3), Alberta's HIA (R.S.A. 2000, c. H-5), and British Columbia's FIPPA. Covers participant and organization details with province selection, activity specifics, assumed risks, emergency medical provisions, and governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Photo Release of Liability Form (Canada)
Create a Canadian Photo Release of Liability Form to grant a photographer permission to use, publish, and distribute photographs of the Model. This template addresses Canadian copyright law under the Copyright Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42), including the commissioned photograph rule in section 13(2), privacy legislation under PIPEDA (S.C. 2000, c. 5), and provincial privacy acts. Covers model and photographer details with province selection, image usage purposes, compensation in CAD, minor model provisions, and governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Pregnancy Liability Waiver (Canada)
Create a Canadian pregnancy liability waiver for fitness classes, wellness activities, and prenatal programs. Covers assumption of risk, indemnification, and emergency medical authorization. Compliant with provincial Occupiers’ Liability Acts and limitations legislation.
Talent Release of Liability Form (Canada)
Create a Canadian Talent Release of Liability Form to grant permission for the use of a performer's likeness, image, voice, and performance in media productions. This template addresses Canadian copyright law under the Copyright Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42), moral rights, personality rights, and privacy legislation including PIPEDA (S.C. 2000, c. 5). Covers talent and recipient details with province selection, production title, territory restrictions, compensation in CAD, and governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Sports Liability Waiver (Canada)
Protect sports clubs, leagues, and fitness facilities from injury claims with a Canadian Sports Liability Waiver. Covers assumption of inherent sport risks, release of negligence, and indemnity compliant with provincial Occupiers' Liability Acts and sport governing body requirements.
Waiver of Liability (Canada)
Protect your business with a Canadian Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk. Covers recreational activities, sports, events, and outdoor adventures with full risk disclosure.
General Liability Waiver and Release Colombia
A General Liability Waiver and Release for Colombia governed by Código Civil Articles 1602 and 2341, allowing a party to voluntarily waive claims arising from participation in an activity, use of facilities, or receipt of services, subject to the limits established by Ley 1480 de 2012 (Estatuto del Consumidor) and public order rules.
Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement Colombia
A Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement for Colombia governed by Código Civil Articles 1602 and 1604, under which one party agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless another party against claims, losses, and liabilities arising from a specified activity, contract, or relationship, within the limits of Colombian public order law.
Liability Release for Recreational Activities Colombia
A Liability Release Agreement for Recreational Activities in Colombia under the Código Civil Article 2341, Ley 1480 de 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor), and Decreto 4183 de 2011, for operators of adventure sports, ecotourism, extreme activities, and recreational events seeking to document participant risk acknowledgment.
Indemnification Agreement Spain (Acuerdo de Indemnización)
An Indemnification Agreement (Acuerdo de Indemnización) for Spain — governed by the Código Civil Article 1255, granting parties freedom to arrange contractual indemnity obligations within the limits of law, public order, and morality.
Damage Repair Agreement Spain (Acuerdo de Reparación de Daños)
A Damage Repair Agreement (Acuerdo de Reparación de Daños) for Spain — governed by the Código Civil Article 1902, establishing the responsible party's obligation to repair property damage and releasing the injured party's future claims upon full completion of agreed repair work.
Liability Waiver Spain (Exoneración de Responsabilidad)
A Liability Waiver (Exoneración o Renuncia de Responsabilidad Civil) for Spain — governed by the Código Civil Article 1255 (freedom of contract) and Articles 1101–1107 (contractual liability), enabling parties to limit or exclude civil liability for specific activities, subject to mandatory restrictions under consumer protection and personal injury law.
Release of Claims Spain (Renuncia de Reclamación)
A Release of Claims (Renuncia de Reclamación) for Spain — governed by Article 1255 of the Código Civil (CC), permitting parties to contractually waive civil claims arising from known disputes, subject to the prohibition on renouncing future rights under Article 6.2 CC and mandatory protections in employment and consumer law.
Event Liability Waiver (Ghana)
A participant release and indemnity waiver for events held in Ghana, compliant with the Contracts Act 1960 (Act 25) and governed by Ghanaian common law principles on voluntary assumption of risk.
General Release of Claims (Ghana)
A General Release of Claims for Ghana by which a releasing party discharges another party from all present and future claims under the Contracts Act 1960 (Act 25) and Limitation Act 1972 (Act 393).
General Liability Waiver (Ghana)
A General Liability Waiver for Ghana by which a participant voluntarily releases an organiser or service provider from claims arising from participation in an activity, under the Contracts Act 1960 (Act 25) and subject to Ghana courts' reasonableness review.
Personal Loan Between Individuals (Ghana)
A legally binding Personal Loan Agreement between private individuals in Ghana, governed by the Moneylenders Ordinance 1951 (Cap. 176) and the Contract Act 1960 (Act 25), setting out loan amount, interest, repayment terms, and default provisions.
Settlement and Release Agreement (Ghana)
A binding Settlement and Release Agreement for Ghana through which parties resolve a dispute and mutually release all claims under the Contracts Act 1960 (Act 25) and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2010 (Act 798).
Sports and Recreation Liability Waiver (Ghana)
A binding Sports and Recreation Liability Waiver for Ghana by which a participant voluntarily assumes the risks of a sporting or recreational activity under the Contracts Act 1960 (Act 25) and the principle of volenti non fit injuria recognised by Ghanaian courts.
Event Participation Waiver (Hong Kong)
A liability waiver for participants in Hong Kong events, sports competitions, charity runs, and organised activities. Participants acknowledge risks and release the event organiser from liability, subject to the Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 71).
General Release and Waiver (Hong Kong)
A full and final release of all claims between parties in Hong Kong, settling disputes and discharging mutual obligations. Subject to Hong Kong common law and the Limitation Ordinance (Cap. 347). Used to resolve commercial disputes, employment settlements, personal injury claims, and transaction clean-ups.
General Release of Liability (Hong Kong)
A general release by which one party releases another from all claims and liability arising from a specified incident or relationship. Enforceable under Hong Kong common law, subject to the Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 71).
Hold Harmless Agreement (Hong Kong)
A Hong Kong hold harmless (indemnity) agreement by which one party agrees to indemnify and protect another from claims, losses, and liabilities arising from a specified activity or relationship. Subject to the Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 71).
Liability Waiver (Hong Kong)
A general liability waiver for activities in Hong Kong, releasing organisers from claims arising from participation in events, sports, or services under common law and Cap. 71.
Medical Consent Form (Hong Kong)
A Medical Consent Form for Hong Kong authorising medical treatment for a person who may be unable to give consent at the time of treatment. Based on common law principles of informed consent. Documents the consenting party, the patient, and the scope of authorised treatment.
Photo Release (Hong Kong)
A Photo Release Form for Hong Kong granting permission to use a person's photographs, images, or likeness. Governed by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) regarding personal data collection and use. Documents the scope of permitted use, duration, and any compensation.
Release of Liability (Hong Kong)
A release of liability form for Hong Kong, discharging a party from claims arising out of an incident, activity, or transaction under Hong Kong common law and Cap. 71.
Settlement Agreement — Personal (Hong Kong)
A Personal Settlement Agreement for Hong Kong resolving a dispute between individuals without court proceedings. Based on common law contract principles. Documents the terms of settlement, consideration, mutual releases, and confidentiality provisions.
Sports Liability Waiver (Hong Kong)
A sports liability waiver for Hong Kong sports clubs, fitness centres, and event organisers, documenting voluntary assumption of risk by participants under common law and the Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 71).
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