[dewilson58]

Everyone must sign one to come into my house.

[linurban]

Originally Posted by jump4

The new Villages online registration system (Online Services) for recreation, enrichment academy, etc. requires signing the following full general release and waiver. This document releases the Villages of all responsibility for losses, injury, or death “whether or not caused by the negligence, action or inaction of the Released Parties.”
How is it appropriate to require residents to agree to such a broad release of liability?

“I have read and agree to 2021 UNCONDITIONAL AND FULL GENERAL RELEASE.
Waiver
UNCONDITIONAL AND FULL
GENERAL RELEASE
In consideration of being permitted to participate in activities and events (each, an "Activity" and collectively, the "Activities") sponsored, promoted, held, or conducted by or on property owned by Village Center Community Development District, Sumter Landing Community Development District, Brownwood Community Development District, any of Village Community Development District Nos. 1 - 13, Holding Company of The Villages, Inc., The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc., The Villages Land Company, LLC, The Villages Operating Company, North Sumter County Utility Development District, and the State of Florida Sports Foundation, (collectively, the "Parties"), I, for myself and for my executors, administrators, personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin HEREBY:
1. RELEASE, WAIVE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Parties and any sponsor, advertiser, and promoter of any Activities, or events of such entities (collectively, District Activity or Activities), and any owner or lessee of the premises where the District Activity, or volunteer RLG meetings, events, or other volunteer RLG activities (collectively, volunteer RLG Activity or Activities) are held or conducted, and each of them their officers, directors, members, executives, agents, employees, affiliates, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, with the Parties, the "Released Parties") of all liability to me or my executors, administrators, personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, for any and all loss or damage, and all claims or demands therefore, on account of injury to my person or property or resulting in my death, arising out of or in any way connected with my participation, involvement, or presence at any Activity suffered before, during or after any Activity, and whether or not caused by the negligence, action or inaction of the Released Parties or other individual or entity. This Release shall apply to all future participation in the Activities and remain in force and effective until specifically revoked in writing.
2. INDEMNIFY Released Parties from and against any loss, liability, damage or cost that I or any of my guests may incur due to participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity, whether caused by negligence, action or inaction of Released Parties or other individual or entity.
3. ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE arising out of or in any way connected with my participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity suffered before, during or after such Activity, and whether or not caused by the negligence, action or inaction of the Released Parties or otherwise. I understand my participation and involvement in or at any Activity carries the risk of injury, death, and property damage, and I accept and assume that risk fully, freely and voluntarily. The Released Parties have made no representations or inducements regarding the safety of persons or property at or in connection with the Activities.
4. AGREE the foregoing release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by Florida law, and that if any portion is held invalid for any reason, the balance should continue in full legal force and effect.
5. AGREE this Release is intended to apply to me and my guest's participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity.
6. IRREVOCABLY GRANT to Released Parties the right and permission to use pictures, photographs, movies, images, videos, recordings, or motion pictures taken of me or my property (collectively, the "Images") and any statements, quotes, recordings or testimonials made by me (collectively, the "Testimonials"); to copyright the Images and Testimonials in Released Parties' own name or in any name Released Parties may choose; to use, re-use, publish, display or reproduce the Images and Testimonials in any medium and for any commercial purpose whatsoever, ; to use my name in connection with the use of any such Images or Testimonials. I waive any rights to inspect or approve the Images or the Testimonials. I release and forever discharge the Released Parties from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the Images and the Testimonials. I waive any right, title or interest in or to the Images or Testimonials and acknowledge that the Released Parties are the sole and absolute owners thereof and of any printed material, electronic media, negatives, film, video tape or audio tape containing such Images and Testimonials.
7. AGREE to abide at all times to the following Code of Conduct at any Activity: "The use of obscenity, profanity or vulgarity in any conversations involving participants will not be tolerated. It is everyone's responsibility to maintain a safe, pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Every individual who participates has the right to be treated with respect. No one should be disparaged or criticized in front of participants, teammates, guests, or spectators. Please bring your complaints or concerns to a recreation department representative. The representative may investigate and address any concerns. I agree my participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity is a privilege rather than a right, and Released Parties reserve the right within their sole discretion to revoke my or my guest's activity privileges for violations of the Code of Conduct."

I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT AND THE CODE OF CONDUCT IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND I HEREBY FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS AGREEMENT, INTENDING TO BE BOUND THEREBY. I AGREE THAT THIS INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT AS TO EACH RELEASED PARTY UNTIL RELEASED IN WRITING BY THE RELEASED PARTY.
Participant/Releasor Signature:”

They have always required a waiver signed once a year for Villages activities.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by 34gunner

You don't have to agree. In fact you don't have to live here.

Too bad you do junior member.

[jrandall]

Originally Posted by jump4

The new Villages online registration system (Online Services) for recreation, enrichment academy, etc. requires signing the following full general release and waiver. This document releases the Villages of all responsibility for losses, injury, or death “whether or not caused by the negligence, action or inaction of the Released Parties.”
How is it appropriate to require residents to agree to such a broad release of liability?

“I have read and agree to 2021 UNCONDITIONAL AND FULL GENERAL RELEASE.
Waiver
UNCONDITIONAL AND FULL
GENERAL RELEASE
In consideration of being permitted to participate in activities and events (each, an "Activity" and collectively, the "Activities") sponsored, promoted, held, or conducted by or on property owned by Village Center Community Development District, Sumter Landing Community Development District, Brownwood Community Development District, any of Village Community Development District Nos. 1 - 13, Holding Company of The Villages, Inc., The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc., The Villages Land Company, LLC, The Villages Operating Company, North Sumter County Utility Development District, and the State of Florida Sports Foundation, (collectively, the "Parties"), I, for myself and for my executors, administrators, personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin HEREBY:
1. RELEASE, WAIVE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Parties and any sponsor, advertiser, and promoter of any Activities, or events of such entities (collectively, District Activity or Activities), and any owner or lessee of the premises where the District Activity, or volunteer RLG meetings, events, or other volunteer RLG activities (collectively, volunteer RLG Activity or Activities) are held or conducted, and each of them their officers, directors, members, executives, agents, employees, affiliates, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, with the Parties, the "Released Parties") of all liability to me or my executors, administrators, personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, for any and all loss or damage, and all claims or demands therefore, on account of injury to my person or property or resulting in my death, arising out of or in any way connected with my participation, involvement, or presence at any Activity suffered before, during or after any Activity, and whether or not caused by the negligence, action or inaction of the Released Parties or other individual or entity. This Release shall apply to all future participation in the Activities and remain in force and effective until specifically revoked in writing.
2. INDEMNIFY Released Parties from and against any loss, liability, damage or cost that I or any of my guests may incur due to participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity, whether caused by negligence, action or inaction of Released Parties or other individual or entity.
3. ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE arising out of or in any way connected with my participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity suffered before, during or after such Activity, and whether or not caused by the negligence, action or inaction of the Released Parties or otherwise. I understand my participation and involvement in or at any Activity carries the risk of injury, death, and property damage, and I accept and assume that risk fully, freely and voluntarily. The Released Parties have made no representations or inducements regarding the safety of persons or property at or in connection with the Activities.
4. AGREE the foregoing release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by Florida law, and that if any portion is held invalid for any reason, the balance should continue in full legal force and effect.
5. AGREE this Release is intended to apply to me and my guest's participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity.
6. IRREVOCABLY GRANT to Released Parties the right and permission to use pictures, photographs, movies, images, videos, recordings, or motion pictures taken of me or my property (collectively, the "Images") and any statements, quotes, recordings or testimonials made by me (collectively, the "Testimonials"); to copyright the Images and Testimonials in Released Parties' own name or in any name Released Parties may choose; to use, re-use, publish, display or reproduce the Images and Testimonials in any medium and for any commercial purpose whatsoever, ; to use my name in connection with the use of any such Images or Testimonials. I waive any rights to inspect or approve the Images or the Testimonials. I release and forever discharge the Released Parties from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the Images and the Testimonials. I waive any right, title or interest in or to the Images or Testimonials and acknowledge that the Released Parties are the sole and absolute owners thereof and of any printed material, electronic media, negatives, film, video tape or audio tape containing such Images and Testimonials.
7. AGREE to abide at all times to the following Code of Conduct at any Activity: "The use of obscenity, profanity or vulgarity in any conversations involving participants will not be tolerated. It is everyone's responsibility to maintain a safe, pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Every individual who participates has the right to be treated with respect. No one should be disparaged or criticized in front of participants, teammates, guests, or spectators. Please bring your complaints or concerns to a recreation department representative. The representative may investigate and address any concerns. I agree my participation or involvement in or presence at any Activity is a privilege rather than a right, and Released Parties reserve the right within their sole discretion to revoke my or my guest's activity privileges for violations of the Code of Conduct."

I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT AND THE CODE OF CONDUCT IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND I HEREBY FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS AGREEMENT, INTENDING TO BE BOUND THEREBY. I AGREE THAT THIS INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT AS TO EACH RELEASED PARTY UNTIL RELEASED IN WRITING BY THE RELEASED PARTY.
Participant/Releasor Signature:”

This waiver is not new. The Villages has had residents that use these facilities sign a written waiver once per year.

[Goinghiway]

Touche’

[MrFlorida]

Not new, sign it and enjoy the amenities.

[coconutmama]

Dentist and doctors use a similar disclaimer form. Nothing new.

[Ski Bum]

Yep, try buying a ski lift ticket... same waiver. They are everywhere. "willful negligence" is a different thing. Willful Negligence legal definition: Willful negligence is defined as conduct that deliberately disregards the health, safety and welfare of another person.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by coconutmama

Dentist and doctors use a similar disclaimer form. Nothing new.

Florida law requires malpractice lawsuits to go through arbitration that is non-binding on the patient. Some doctors require that you sign an agreement to make the arbitration binding on the patient. Several court cases have ruled that these agreements are unenforceable because they are an attempt to circumvent the Florda law.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Everyone must sign one to come into my house.

Everyone must sign mine who drives by my property, let along step on it.

[Rodneysblue]

So, take your ball and go home and play with it by yourself. 🤣

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Everyone must sign mine who drives by my property, let along step on it.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[bobnyce]

Originally Posted by 34gunner

You don't have to agree. In fact you don't have to live here.

I don't know about other activities but you cannot be evaluated to play softball (men's or ladies) unless you have a valid Villages ID or valid renter's ID and supporting driver's license to prove your age. In addition, you must sign the waiver form or you will not be able to get evaluated - period! PS: a guest ID is not legitimate for softball, no matter what the sales department says!

I am the lead volunteer for softball evaluations. So, if you get past me - good luck!

[bobnyce]

Originally Posted by 34gunner

You don't have to agree. In fact you don't have to live here.

I don't know about other activities but you cannot be evaluated to play softball (men's or ladies) unless you have a valid Villages ID or valid renter's ID and supporting driver's license to prove your age. In addition, you must sign the waiver form or you will not be able to get evaluated - period! PS: a guest ID is not legitimate for softball, no matter what the sales department says!

I am the lead volunteer for softball evaluations.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Garywt

I use to laugh when working, I would offer someone a 1/2 million dollars for a job and they would make changes to the terms and conditions so I then could not give them the money. It was sign or walk away.

Welcome to 2021.
Sometimes people forget who's doing the hiring