Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Key legislation regulating exclusion and limitation clauses. Prohibits exclusion of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence and requires reasonableness test for exclusion clauses.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs business-to-consumer contracts, requiring fairness and transparency in terms. Essential if the release form involves a business and consumer relationship.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Ensures statements and terms are clear and accurate, preventing misleading representations in the agreement.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Addresses third-party rights and their ability to enforce terms in the contract.

Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including consideration, capacity to contract, intention to create legal relations, and clarity of terms.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Relevant when personal data is involved in the agreement, ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection requirements.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Ensures parties have the mental capacity to understand and enter into the agreement.

Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing claims and affects the duration of liability release provisions.