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Quad bike, ATV & 4WD tours waiver template.
Free starting-point wording for New Zealand quad bike, atv & 4wd tours operators. Copy it, or have it live as a digital form in about a minute.
Use this as a digital form, free →Off-road tour participant acknowledgement
Off-road vehicles are heavy, powerful machines and rollovers are the main cause of serious injury. Your guide will train you before you ride. Ride within your ability and follow their lead.
The risks
- Vehicle rollover, loss of control or collision, which can cause serious injury or death.
- Being thrown from the vehicle on steep, rutted, muddy or uneven ground.
- Burns from hot engine and exhaust parts.
- Changing weather and track conditions, and hazards such as stock, water crossings and overhanging branches.
The rules
- Helmets and any other safety gear supplied must be worn at all times.
- Stay behind your guide, keep to the track and speed they set, and keep a safe following distance.
- Drivers must meet the age and licence requirements explained at booking.
- No alcohol or drugs. We may breath-test, and will refuse anyone we believe is impaired without a refund.
- You may be charged for damage caused by reckless riding or ignoring instructions.
Acknowledgement
- I have read and understood the risks and rules above, and I have had the chance to ask questions.
- I am taking part voluntarily and I will follow the instructions of staff at all times.
- The information I have given is true, and I have disclosed any medical condition or injury that could affect my safety or the safety of others.
- For each person under 18 listed below: I am their parent or legal guardian (or I am authorised by their parent or guardian to sign for them), and I consent to them taking part on the same terms.
I understand that Your Business takes reasonable care to run this activity safely, that it cannot remove every risk, and that I am responsible for my own behaviour and for following the rules. Nothing in this form limits any rights I have under New Zealand law that cannot be excluded, including ACC cover.
Why it's worded this way
You'll notice it doesn't say "I release the operator from all liability". In New Zealand, ACC covers personal injury and people generally can't sue for compensation for injuries ACC covers, and an operator can't sign away its health and safety duties. So a sweeping American-style release adds little here and can look like you're hiding something. What's useful is a clear record that the person was told the risks, agreed to the rules, and gave you the medical and emergency details you need. More in the plain-English guide.
Not legal advice. This is a starting point. Swap "Your Business" for your name, change anything that doesn't match how you operate, and have the final version checked by your lawyer or insurer.