Hold Harmless Agreement

A hold harmless agreement is a contract clause in which one party agrees not to hold another party legally responsible for certain injuries, damages, or losses.

For tour and attraction operators, hold harmless language usually appears inside a guest liability waiver. The guest agrees not to hold the operator, its staff, and sometimes its landowners or partners responsible for injuries that come from the inherent risks of the activity.

Why it matters for operators

Hold harmless clauses are a core part of how ziplines, adventure parks, trampoline parks, and rental operators manage risk. The clause only helps if it is signed, stored, and easy to retrieve, which is why many operators collect it through digital waivers attached to each booking.

This definition is general information, not legal advice. Have an attorney review your waiver language for your state and activities.

Related terms

• Digital waivers

• Waiver audit trail

• Electronic signature