at some point in time, just about everyone encounters a release of liability, whether it be in a personal or business setting. a waiver of liability generally applies to injuries or damages that any person might incur in the normal course of the covered activity. such forms can be used in a large number of situations, including: there are also common personal situations where you may want to consider using a release of liability form. the exact content of the form should be tailored to the specific situation.

a release agreement, also sometimes called a release form or a waiver, is a document that is used when one party needs to release the other from liability – in other words, release agreements are normally signed after there has been some sort of incident that damages one party (the damage can be physical or financial or other damage) and the party would like to “release” the other party from liability in exchange for something, usually money.