Defendants oftentimes force individuals to sign waivers before renting boats, kayaks, tubes, and other vessels. These waivers are used to try to avoid culpability for injuries they cause. However, courts will not enforce broad or ambiguous waivers. Waivers must be “clear, explicit, and concise,” which usually means it must state the following - The type of harm the signer is waiving, the type of risks and activities involved, and the individual or company the signer is agreeing to waiver liability against.