The risk of being held responsible for injuries or property damage associated with organizing volunteer, educational, recreational, and other events and activities (or opening up property for the same) can be minimized by having those who wish to participate sign a release of liability. The "Model Release of Liability Form" provides nonprofits with a well-designed template and example to work from. The guide "Release of Liability Form" provides commentary for the model.
Year: 2024
Author(s): Patricia L. Pregmon, Esq., Justin Hollinger, Esq., and Andrew M. Loza
Organization/Source: WeConservePA (formerly Pennsylvania Land Trust Association)
Topic tags: Other Models and Reducing Liability
Related guides: Guide to Pennsylvania's Recreational Use of Land and Water Act, Indemnity Agreements and Liability Insurance, Model Documents Overview, Permits for Events, Hunting, Camping, and Other Uses of Conserved Land, Reducing Liability Associated with Public Access, Release of Liability Form, and Responding to Encroachment
Previous editions of the model were published in 2014 and 2019.