Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law principles in Singapore, establishing the fundamental framework for contract formation, validity, and enforcement
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted, particularly relevant for waivers
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing claims and affects how waivers interact with limitation periods
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates unfair practices in consumer transactions, which may affect the enforceability of waivers
Employment Act: If the waiver relates to employment matters, this Act governs employment relationships and certain rights that cannot be waived
Work Injury Compensation Act: Relevant for waivers involving workplace injuries, establishing certain non-waivable rights for workers
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, which may be relevant if the waiver involves personal information
Capacity to Contract: Common law principle requiring parties to have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
Valid Consideration: Legal principle requiring something of value to be exchanged for the waiver to be legally binding
Clear and Unambiguous Language: Legal requirement that waiver terms must be explicit and clearly understood by all parties
Duress and Undue Influence: Legal principles that can invalidate a waiver if it was obtained through pressure or improper influence
Public Policy Considerations: Legal principle that certain rights cannot be waived as matter of public policy
Reasonableness: Legal requirement that waiver terms must be reasonable and not excessively broad or unfair
Non-waivable Rights: Certain statutory rights that cannot be waived under Singapore law must be specifically carved out
Severability: Legal principle allowing invalid provisions to be severed while maintaining the validity of the remaining agreement
