Waivers in a Covid-19 World

POTUS election rallies in the US have added a Covid-19 specific waiver to the terms. Attendees agree to assume all risks relating to exposure to Covid-19.

Will this become standard for public events in a Covid-19 world?

Ticket conditions for public events don't usually contain specific waivers for illnesses such as flu or measles. But I expect this may become more widely used at least until a vaccine becomes available or Covid-19 disappears.

A couple of examples of existing Australian event terms:

Ticketek - may be updated once events recommence.

Fastrack V8 Race Experience - added because they have apparently recommenced operations with appropriate health measures in place.

Link for the POTUS events .

June 2020

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