Why Does Dive Sports Use Liability Waivers?
The use of liability waivers is standard practice in the scuba diving industry. In many cases, the use of liability waivers is dictated by our vendors or partners. A classic example is the waiver you sign when you sign up for any Dive Sports scuba class. PADI not only requires a waiver, but provides us with a specific waiver that must be signed by every student. Many of our charter boat operators specifically require waivers. Our liability insurance company requires waivers. We also want some protection against the unlikely event that an accident would occur. We feel that if we have made you adequately aware of the risks associated with scuba diving, you should be willing to accept responsibility for the outcome of any accident.
