Trampolines and bounce houses are the centerpiece of a lot of birthday parties and backyards, and they send a lot of kids to urgent care. A short waiver section gives parents the rules up front and gets their acknowledgment before anyone starts jumping.
Copy the terms below into the property-specific section of a full release, such as our free liability waiver template.
How to use this template
- Start with a full release of liability. Simple Waivers includes one, and you can read it on the free liability waiver template page.
- Copy the trampoline and bounce house terms below and edit them to match your property and rules.
- Add them as the property-specific section, then send guests one link or QR code to sign before they arrive.
Trampoline and Bounce House waiver terms (free to copy)
Trampoline and Inflatable Terms. I understand that jumping on a trampoline, bounce house or other inflatable involves risks including falls, collisions with other jumpers, sprains, broken bones, head, neck and spinal injuries, and injuries from the frame, springs or anchors. I and every person in my group take part at our own risk. I agree to follow the posted rules and any instructions from the Organizer, including: follow the jumper limit and keep jumpers of similar size together; no flips, somersaults or wrestling; no shoes, food, drinks, sharp objects or jewelry while jumping; and no climbing on the netting, walls or roof. I understand that inflatables must not be used in high winds, rain or lightning, and I will get everyone off right away if the Organizer says so or if the inflatable starts to deflate or shift. Children must be watched by a responsible adult at all times while jumping, and I accept responsibility for supervising any minors in my group. I will tell the Organizer right away about any tear, loose anchor, broken spring, damaged pad or other hazard, and will not let anyone use the equipment until it is fixed.
This is sample wording to start from, not legal advice and not a guarantee of protection. Edit it to fit your property, and have an attorney licensed where your property is located review it before you rely on it.
What these terms cover
- The common trampoline injuries, including head and neck injuries from flips.
- Jumper limits and keeping big and small kids apart.
- No flips, no shoes and no climbing the walls or net.
- Weather limits for inflatables, which can lift in wind.
- Adult supervision and a duty to report damaged equipment.
Tips before you use it
- Write your actual jumper limit into the terms, for example "no more than 4 jumpers at a time."
- Follow the manufacturer's wind limit for inflatables and anchor every stake or sandbag.
- If you rented the bounce house, check whether the rental company requires its own waiver too.
- Pediatric groups advise against children under 6 on full-size trampolines. Consider saying so in your rules.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a waiver for a bounce house at a birthday party?
That is a decision for you. Many hosts use one so each parent acknowledges the rules and the risks. If you rented the inflatable, the rental company may also ask for its own waiver.
Can a parent sign a trampoline waiver for their child?
A parent or guardian can sign on the child's behalf, but how much legal effect that has depends on the state. See can a parent sign a waiver for a minor.
How do I get every parent to sign before the party?
Send one waiver link with the invitation and check your dashboard the day before. Parents sign on their phone, and you see who has signed.
More free waiver templates
More on this use case: waivers for birthday parties and choosing a waiver app for your rental.
Have guests sign it on their phone
Create a waiver in Simple Waivers, tick Property-Specific Terms, paste this text, and share one link or QR code. Every signature is saved as a PDF. Free for 10 waivers a month, no card required.
This template is general information, not legal advice, and is provided as a starting point only. Waiver enforceability depends on the law where your activity takes place, and some states and provinces limit waivers or waivers signed for minors. Edit it to match your property and have a licensed attorney in your area review it before you rely on it. Simple Waivers is a software provider and is not a party to any waiver you collect.