What is the purpose of a liability waiver?

The purpose of a liability waiver is to release one party from liability for damages. This means that when someone signs a waiver, they are agreeing to relinquish their right to hold the other party legally responsible for any injuries or damages that may occur as a result of certain activities or events. This is commonly used in situations such as recreational activities, sports events, or other scenarios where there is a risk of injury.

By signing the waiver, the individual acknowledges the risks involved and agrees to not pursue legal action in the event of an accident or injury, provided that the other party has acted in good faith and has not been negligent. This serves to protect the organization or individual running the activity from lawsuits related to those risks that the participant has explicitly accepted by signing the waiver.

The other options listed, such as guaranteeing insurance coverage, establishing claim procedures, or determining policy limits, are not the primary functions of a liability waiver. Those aspects relate more directly to insurance contracts and policy management rather than the specific purpose of a waiver, which focuses on the transfer and release of liability.