Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Essential for ensuring the waiver agreement meets basic contractual requirements.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Regulates how third parties may be affected by or enforce terms of a contract. Relevant if the waiver impacts rights of parties not directly signing the agreement.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts. Particularly important for waivers as they involve releasing rights and liability.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal recognition and use of electronic signatures in contracts. Relevant if the waiver agreement will be executed electronically.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Must be considered if the waiver involves handling personal information.
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal actions. Important for determining the scope and duration of the waiver's effectiveness.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and rights in transactions. Applicable if the waiver is part of a consumer-facing agreement.
Common Law Principles: Includes fundamental legal principles such as consideration doctrine, unconscionability, duress, and undue influence that affect contract validity.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Depending on the context (sports, entertainment, medical, etc.), specific industry regulations may apply to the waiver terms.
Public Policy Considerations: Legal principle that waivers cannot contravene public policy or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
