Overview:

Many schools across the United States host events that are free of charge—such as field days, assemblies, or club activities—but still require signed waivers from parents or guardians for liability and participation purposes. Currently, this process is handled separately from event registration, often through paper forms or third-party tools. Integrating a digital waiver feature directly into Zeffy would streamline the process for both school administrators and parents.

Proposed Feature:

Allow event organizers to attach a digital waiver to any event.

Automatically send the waiver to the parent/guardian email provided during registration.

Track whether the waiver has been signed and store the signed status within the participant’s registration record.

Optionally, prevent completion of registration until the waiver is signed.

Benefits:

Simplifies the event registration and waiver collection process for schools and HSAs (Home and School Associations).

Enhances compliance and reduces administrative follow-up.

Provides a clear, auditable record of signed waivers.

Increases the appeal of Zeffy for school-related events, particularly for events such as proms or dances that currently rely on other platforms due to their waiver or signature capabilities.

Strategic Opportunity:

If this waiver feature is implemented, Zeffy could become the go-to platform for all school events—both free and paid. Schools and HSAs already using Zeffy for fundraising would have one integrated tool for both donations and event management. This could lead to school districts preferring Zeffy over competing apps, such as Dance School App, especially for high-profile events like proms.