A general requirement for informed consent is that no informed consent may include any exculpatory language. exculpatory language is that which waives or appears to waive any of the subject's legal rights or releases or

Exculpatory language is that which waives or appears to waive any of the subject's legal rights or releases or appears to release those conducting the research from liability for negligence.

One example of this type of language is Taking part in the research is voluntary, but if you choose to take part, you waive the right to legal redress for any research-related injuries.

If this clause is agreed upon, all research related injury will fall to the responsibility of the signee.