Is Acknowledgement of Risk the Same as Waiving Liability?
Not at all. Reading or signing a document that acknowledges a certain risk is simply that….acknowledging risk. When you acknowledge risk, you are not necessarily waiving liability. Dive Sports waivers accomplish two tasks…advising you of the risk and seeking waiver from you for that risk. In situations where the signature of a parent or guardian is required for a minor’s participation, our waivers explain the special risks associated with a parent signing on behalf of a minor.
