Waiver Question

Hi:

I would like to get some comments/feedback regarding the following text (see below) from a waiver homeowners in an HOA are being required to sign before using amenities. Some homeowners are expressing concern that it is too broad (there is no mention of COVID) and they are not comfortable that they are paying for the amenities yet are being "forced" to sign this document before having any access to the Clubhouse, etc.

Thank you in advance.

"For and in compensation of having access to the Facilities, the undersigned hereby forever releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Executive Board, Association management firm, management firm employees / staff, pool or clubhouse vendors, and anyone else, whether they be an entity or individual, employed, engaged or acting in any way on behalf of the Association, from any and all liability, losses, damages, suits, claims, demands and/or causes of action arising out of the use of the Facilities.
This Release will be and remain in effect until it is rescinded the Association or its duly authorized managing agent."

AugustinD:

Thank you for your response!

Sounds like a corporate hold harmless agreement.

I’m kinda torn, because it sounds so unneighborly and ominous, but I don’t think the intent is ill, just protective of the association.

I’d sign it.