Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract formation, validity, and enforcement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they're not directly party to
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates exclusion clauses and ensures reasonableness of contract terms, particularly important for waivers and liability exclusions
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates unfair practices in consumer transactions, affecting how waivers can be structured in consumer contexts
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if the waiver involves handling of personal information
Limitation Act: Sets time limits for legal actions and restricts ability to contract out of limitation periods
Misrepresentation Act: Deals with false statements and inducement in contracts, affecting how disclaimers and representations in waivers must be handled
Clear and Unambiguous Language Principle: Legal principle requiring waiver terms to be expressed clearly and unambiguously to be enforceable
Reasonable Notice Principle: Legal requirement that all waiver terms must be properly communicated to the signing party before execution
Public Policy Compliance: Legal principle that waivers cannot violate public policy or attempt to exclude liability for certain fundamental rights
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specific regulatory requirements that may apply depending on the industry context of the waiver (e.g., sports, medical, employment)
