Release
Waiver
Exculpatory Agreement
Covenant not to Sue
Agreement not to Sue
These words all have similar, but different legal definitions!
Generally, the person signing it, in advance of any possible injury, agrees to not sue you.
A release, (or waiver), is the first line of defense in trying to make sure you and your business do not end up in a courtroom.A release is valid in 43 states, presently.Many states allow a parent or guardian to sign away a minor child’s right to sue.
States where Releases are valid
| Alabama | Alaska | Arkansas |
| California | Colorado | Florida |
| Georgia | Idaho | Illinois |
| Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Maine | Maryland |
| Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota |
| Missouri | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | North Carolina |
| North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina |
| South Dakota | Tennessee | Utah |
| Vermont | Washington | Washington D.C. |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming |
If you Live, Operate, or do Business in one of these states you should be using a Release.
States a Parent/Guardian can sign away a Minor's Right to Sue for injuries the minor might receive
| Alaska | Arizona | Colorado |
| Florida | Utah | California |
| Minnesota | Nebraska | New York* |
| North Dakota | North Carolina* | Ohio |
| Utah* | Wisconsin | Virginia* |
* Depends on the situation
A well-written release, written for your business and activities based on your state law can keep you out of lawsuits. For more information about a release for your business, non-profit, or operation. Contact me.
Click Here to Download Free Information on how to use a release in your business.
If you would like to complete an application, download one of the PDFs below.
For All other Activities or Legal Issues contact me.[email protected]
Releases are written for a Flat Fee.
You will know how much in advance, no surprises.
$3450.00
For the Following:
-Review of your present release and Creation of a Great Release for your business.-Information on using your release, including online use.-Your questions answered concerning the release created for your business for ONE year.-Any updates needed for one year.-Review your website for conflicts or problems that may void your release.
Download one of the forms above, complete it, sign it, and email it to me at [email protected] along with payment.If none of the forms above fit your needs, email me, and I will send you the correct form.
