Why do gyms in the US want their customers to fill out a waiver, rather than just having a sign on the wall about the T&amp;Cs?
<p>Whenever you participate in a gym or some other related facility such as a rock climbing gym, the business forces you to fill out an annoying long waiver where you promise not to sue them if you accidentally kill yourself with a barbell. But why is this the case? Couldn't the gym just hang a giant &quot;you may die if you enter this door&quot; sign in the front and absolve themselves of all responsibility?</p>
<p>I've been a member of several gyms when I lived in Europe and never had to sign a waiver, so I do know its legally possible in some jurisdictions.</p>

<p>A signed waiver provides more definitive proof of knowledge and consent than a sign posted on a wall.</p>

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