Liability as secretary of a diving association: Is a so-called death certificate or vaimer legally valid?

Questioner

I am secretary of a diving club. The board is considering having members sign a form in which the undersigned declares that the club will not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury. A so-called death certificate or vaimer. Is this legally valid?

Lawyer

As directors of a legal entity, they are jointly and severally liable by means of a notarial deed. Exclusion of this liability is not possible. Should you still have questions, please feel free to ask. Kind regards, Mr. J. Groenewegen