A release or release agreement is a document or other enforceable agreement that releases one party from further liability to another—or releases two or more parties from further liability to each other. A release is typically signed or executed by the parties following an incident, claim, or lawsuit in which one party (the releasing party) claims another party (the released party) caused physical, financial, or emotional damage to the releasing party.

A release is typically included in a settlement agreement to resolve such claims before, during, or after a lawsuit is filed involving the incident or claim. The release is typically given by the releasing party in exchange for the released party paying money or giving or doing something else of value that the releasing party will accept in exchange—even an apology may be given in exchange for a release if the releasing party is willing to accept the apology in exchange for the release.

In Kansas, a release or release agreement is a legally binding document that absolves one or more parties from further legal responsibility to another party. These agreements are commonly used in the context of settling disputes where one party alleges harm or damage caused by another. The release is often part of a settlement agreement, which may be reached before, during, or after litigation. The party that is potentially liable (the released party) typically provides compensation or something else of value, such as an apology, to the aggrieved party (the releasing party) in exchange for the release from future claims related to the incident. Kansas law requires that such agreements be entered into knowingly and voluntarily by all parties involved, and they must be clear and unambiguous in their terms to be enforceable. It is important for parties in Kansas to understand that signing a release agreement generally means waiving the right to pursue any further legal action related to the claim or incident once the agreement is executed.