Release of liability waiver form
A release of liability waiver form is a signed agreement where a participant gives up the right to sue for an activity's listed risks. It names the parties, the activity and its risks, the release and a signature. In Montana, a waiver signed before a sport or recreational activity may release claims for ordinary negligence and inherent risks [1].
Download the release of liability waiver form (PDF) Download the release of liability waiver form (Word)What does a release of liability waiver form include?
A release of liability waiver form includes the parties, the activity, the assumption of risk, the release language, the governing state and the signature with date.
- Parties: the business and the participant.
- Activity: what, where and when.
- Assumption of risk: the participant accepts the listed risks.
- Release language: the participant gives up claims for those risks.
- Governing state: the state you choose.
- Signature and date: the participant signs and dates it.
How to fill out a liability waiver
Fill out a liability waiver by naming the parties, describing the activity, listing each risk, choosing the governing state and collecting the signature.
- Name the business and the participant.
- Describe the activity, place and date.
- List each specific risk.
- Choose the governing state.
- Collect the signature and date.
State rules that change this form
- Louisiana: a clause that in advance excludes or limits liability for causing physical injury, or for intentional or gross fault, is null [2] [3].
- Montana: a sport or recreation waiver has to state the known inherent risks and carry a set jury-trial statement in bold type, and even a compliant waiver can still be challenged on any legal grounds [4] [5].
Who needs to sign
Put a line for the participant and a line for a parent or guardian, then keep the signed copy.
Can you sign a liability waiver online?
Yes, if the signer adopts it with intent to sign, an electronic signature on a liability waiver can't be denied legal effect only because it is electronic [6] [7]. Our waiver software for online signing is in early access, so sign this form on paper today.
An electronic signature is a sound, symbol or process attached to a record and adopted by a person with the intent to sign it [7]. An electronic record of a contract that has to be in writing can be denied legal effect if it can't be retained and accurately reproduced [8].
Under Louisiana's Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, an electronic signature or record is attributable to a person if it was that person's act [9]. That act can be shown in any manner, including a security procedure that identified the signer [10].
Frequently asked questions
What is the definition of a liability waiver?
A liability waiver is a signed agreement in which a participant gives up the right to sue for the listed risks of an activity. The form names the parties, describes the activity, lists the risks and ends with a signature and date.
What is a waiver release form?
A waiver release form is another name for a release of liability waiver form. The participant reads the listed risks, accepts them and signs to release the business from claims for those risks. The free template here has fields for each party, the activity and the signature.
Where can I find a free template for a liability waiver?
You can download the free template on this page as a PDF or Word file. Add your business details, describe the activity and list its specific risks before anyone signs. The template is a general starting point, not legal advice, so check your state's rules first.
Is a simple waiver of liability form enough for a small event?
A simple form is a good starting point for a small event. Describe the activity clearly, list the real risks of the event and read the state rules section on this page. Check your state's rules, and talk to a local lawyer if unsure.
Who keeps the signed release of liability waiver?
The business keeps the signed release of liability waiver. Put a line on the form for the participant and a line for a parent or guardian. Store each signed copy with the event date, so you can find the record later.
Sources
- Montana Code 27-1-753, https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/2015/mca/27/1/27-1-753.htm, fetched 2026-10-27
- Louisiana Civil Code art. 2004, https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=109260, fetched 2026-10-27
- Louisiana Civil Code art. 2004, https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=109260, fetched 2026-10-27
- Montana Code 27-1-753, https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/2015/mca/27/1/27-1-753.htm, fetched 2026-10-27
- Montana Code 27-1-753, https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/2015/mca/27/1/27-1-753.htm, fetched 2026-10-27
- 15 U.S.C. 7001, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title15/html/USCODE-2023-title15-chap96-subchapI-sec7001.htm, fetched 2026-10-27
- 15 U.S.C. 7006, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title15/html/USCODE-2023-title15-chap96-subchapI-sec7006.htm, fetched 2026-10-27
- 15 U.S.C. 7001, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title15/html/USCODE-2023-title15-chap96-subchapI-sec7001.htm, fetched 2026-10-27
- La. R.S. 9:2609, https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=107135, fetched 2026-10-27
- La. R.S. 9:2609, https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=107135, fetched 2026-10-27
Related templates
- Hold harmless agreement template: use it alongside the waiver.
- Photo release form: use it alongside the waiver for event photos.
- General consent form: use it instead when you only need agreement, not a release.
- Medical consent form for a minor: use it alongside the waiver for a child's care.
- Minor travel consent form: use it alongside the waiver for a child's trip.
- Tattoo consent form: use it instead when the activity is a tattoo.