Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Key legislation governing exclusion clauses and limitation of liability. Includes reasonableness test for exclusion clauses and specific provisions for different types of contracts (B2B and B2C). Cannot exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Crucial for consumer contracts, establishing fairness requirements, transparency obligations, and protecting statutory consumer rights that cannot be excluded.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce contractual terms and provides for the exclusion of third party rights in contracts.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Prohibits exclusion of liability for fraudulent misrepresentation and limits the ability to exclude liability for negligent misrepresentation.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including capacity to contract, consideration, doctrine of privity, and reasonableness and public policy considerations.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing claims and restricts ability to contract out of limitation periods in certain circumstances.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Relevant when the waiver relates to the provision of goods or services, establishing implied terms and obligations.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Prohibits exclusion of liability for death or personal injury and is particularly relevant for waivers related to workplace activities.
