Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, including basic principles of contract formation and enforcement
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded through contract terms
Limitations Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal claims and affects the duration for which indemnity provisions may be relevant
Civil Law Act Section 2(2): Specific provision regarding restrictions on liability exclusions and limitations in contracts
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and may affect the enforceability of waivers in consumer contexts
Clear and Unambiguous Waiver Requirement: Legal principle requiring that waiver terms must be explicit and clearly understood by all parties
Reasonable Notice Requirement: Legal principle requiring that adequate notice of waiver terms must be given to the party accepting them
Non-Excludable Liabilities: Cannot exclude liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation
Writing Requirement: Legal requirement that the indemnity waiver must be in written form
Signature Requirement: Legal requirement that the waiver must be signed by the party providing the indemnity
Prominence Requirement: Legal principle requiring that waiver terms must be reasonably prominent and brought to attention of signing party
Fairness and Reasonableness Test: Legal requirement that the terms of the waiver must be fair and reasonable in the circumstances
