Not legal advice. These are general templates; laws and enforceability vary by state. Consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Event, class and workshop waiver template
An event waiver is a signed document in which each participant acknowledges the risks of attending or taking part, confirms they are fit to take part, and releases the host from ordinary-negligence claims to the extent the law allows. Build one for your party, class, workshop or community event below and read it in full for free.
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When hosts use a waiver
Waivers are common at classes with hands-on activity, workshops with tools or materials, outdoor gatherings, fundraisers and parties where guests take part in games or activities. They are less useful for a quiet dinner party. If your event is large, serves alcohol or takes place at a venue with its own rules, the venue and your insurer may have requirements of their own.
Think about how you collect signatures. A sign-in table with printed copies works for small events; for a class series, collect them at registration.
Risks this template names
The event version starts from these risks. Edit them in step 2.
What the template covers
The document includes an acknowledgment of risks, voluntary participation, a participant health statement, release of ordinary-negligence claims to the fullest extent permitted by law (gross negligence and intentional or reckless misconduct are not released), covenant not to sue, indemnification, optional emergency authorization, optional photo consent, optional emergency contact block, optional parent or guardian consent for minors, severability, entire agreement, governing law with your state, and signature lines.
Tips for organizers
Print one page per person and keep the signed pages for as long as your insurer and attorney advise. If participants include minors, use the minors option and read its note about enforceability. For paid classes, a service agreement can cover refunds and cancellations separately.
Build it in four steps
- Choose events, classes and workshops. Preselected on this page.
- Review the risk list. Remove what does not apply and add what does.
- Add your state and details. Event name, host and activity.
- Preview, edit and download. Read it free; downloads are paid.
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Questions and answers
Do I need a waiver for a party or workshop?
It depends on the activity, the venue and your insurer. Waivers are common where participants do something physical or use tools. A licensed attorney in your state can tell you whether one makes sense for your event.
Can one waiver cover a whole series of classes?
Yes. The document is written to apply every time the person takes part unless a later signed agreement replaces it. You can edit that wording.
Does the host or the venue need the waiver?
Either may. Check the venue contract and your insurance policy, and name the right party in the business name field.
Can I collect photo consent?
Yes. Turn on photo and media consent in step 5 to add checkbox-style lines.