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A general release form is a document that explains to the person signing it that they will no longer be able to pursue any claim against the company or organization that provided the form in the event that they are injured during an activity.
A general release form is used to release potential claims someone may have against another party when the form is signed. A general release form is used to protect a business or another person from the potential of facing a lawsuit or other form of claim. Usually, a general release form is signed by a participant in an activity before they are allowed to participate in the activity. The form explains that the participant is waiving their right to follow-up on any potential claims that may arise.
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A general release form is used to limit the legal liability of a company or organization in the event that someone is hurt by participating an event provided by or sponsored by that particular entity.
A general release form is broader that other forms related to legal liability. When it is signed by a participant, that person is waiving their rights to pursue any future claims related to that particular activity in the future. By requiring individuals to sign a general release, the business or organization protects itself by limiting claims against it.
Are there other uses for a general release form? Yes. If there is already a claim against you and you've decided to settle it, a generaly release will also include the amount of money being paid and that by receiving that money, the claimaint can not make any future claims related to the issue at hand.