[Your Business Name]
Escape Room Player Waiver
All players sign before the game. It takes about a minute.
[Your Business Name] — Player Release of Liability and Rules Agreement
Please read this agreement carefully before you sign it. When you sign, you give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue.
1. The activity
I want to take part in escape room games and related experiences provided by [Your Business Name] (the "Business"). This includes the use of its facilities, equipment, and services (together, the "Activity").
2. Risks I accept
I understand that the Activity has inherent risks that cannot be removed completely, even when everyone is careful. These risks include, but are not limited to:
- low light, loud sounds, smoke or fog effects, and flashing lights;
- small or enclosed spaces;
- trips and falls over props or uneven floors;
- bumps and minor injuries from props, furniture, and other players.
These risks can cause minor injury, serious injury, permanent disability, or death, and damage to or loss of property. Rooms do not lock players in; I can leave at any time through the marked exit. I choose to accept all of these risks, both known and unknown.
3. My responsibilities
I agree to:
- never climb on furniture or force locks, doors, panels, or props;
- ask the game master when I am not sure if something is part of the game;
- obey staff instructions at once in an emergency;
- not bring food, drinks, or sharp objects into the room;
- pay for any damage that I cause on purpose or by careless behavior.
4. Video monitoring
I understand that the rooms are monitored by camera for safety and to help players. The Business does not share these recordings except when the law requires it.
5. My health
I confirm that I am in good health and that I have no physical or medical condition that makes the Activity unsafe for me, or that I have asked a doctor and have permission to take part. I will tell staff about any condition that could affect my safety. I will tell staff if I have epilepsy, claustrophobia, or a condition that low light or effects may affect.
6. Release of liability
To the fullest extent the law allows, I release, waive, and discharge the Business and its owners, employees, instructors, contractors, volunteers, and agents (the "Released Parties") from all claims, demands, and liability for injury, illness, death, or loss of or damage to property that arise from my participation in the Activity. This includes claims caused by the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties. This release does not apply to gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
7. Indemnity
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, that result from my actions, my breach of this agreement, or my violation of the rules.
8. Medical treatment
If I am injured or become ill, I authorize the Business to call for and arrange emergency medical treatment for me. I understand that the Business is not responsible for the cost of that treatment, and I agree to pay it.
9. Signing for minors
If I sign for one or more minors, I confirm that I am their parent or legal guardian. I agree to the terms of this agreement for them and for myself. I accept the risks of the Activity for them, and I agree to the release and indemnity above on their behalf to the extent the law allows. I agree to supervise them as the Business requires.
10. Photos and video
I agree that the Business may take photos or video during the Activity that may include me, and may use them for its marketing without payment to me. I may ask the Business in writing to stop new uses of my image.
11. General terms
This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as the law of the place where the Activity takes place allows. If any part of it is found invalid, the rest stays in full force. This agreement binds me, my heirs, and my legal representatives. It is the entire agreement between me and the Business about these matters.
I have read this agreement. I understand it, and I sign it voluntarily. I understand that I give up substantial rights by signing it, including my right to sue.
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This template is an example. It is not legal advice. Laws are different in each country and state, so have a qualified lawyer review your waiver before you use it.